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Relationships

Galya Matkovska - The Honest Talk

I struggled to feel worthy of love. I hope my daughter will not

When I was a teenager, I was told I should never wear shorts or short dresses because my legs were not beautiful enough. I am 25 years old now, and this summer I wore…
By Galya Matkovska
Galya Matkovska - The Honest Talk
Sam Laprade — toxic relationships

Walking down the aisle to walking on eggshells 

For close to a year, I barely spoke. I know what you are thinking: “Sam Laprade is always talking up a storm.” After conducting close to 13,000 media interviews, count…
By Sam Laprade
Sam Laprade — toxic relationships
What I learned from watching my father on Valentine's Day

What I learned from watching my father on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day was always a big day in our house I remember excitedly following my dad through the door of my parents’ bedroom. He was carrying a tray with breakfast:…
By Jennifer Madigan
What I learned from watching my father on Valentine's Day
Arranged marriage-South Asian weddings-The Honest Talk

First comes marriage, then comes love

South Asian weddings are incredible week-long affairs – days of pure joy, festivity, and amusement – and they haven’t changed much through time.  Back in Banglade…
Arranged marriage-South Asian weddings-The Honest Talk
The Honest Talk — lost friends story. Friendship over. quotes for women friends

So, I lost a friend

So, I lost a friend Admittedly, it wasn’t much of a friendship for the last little while. I saw her less and less, and when I did, she was snippy to me. It’s ver…
By Tudor Robins
The Honest Talk — lost friends story. Friendship over. quotes for women friends