Did you know recent studies have found that single adult women are the happiest subgroup of humans today, while single adult men are reportedly the loneliest (unhealthiest) and most unhappy subgroup? I have shared these statistics with a handful of people in the past few weeks to stir up conversations and get a sense ofContinue reading “You Can’t Milk a Fish”
Tag Archives: Feminism
If I Could
If I couldI would sit quietly outside a café and finish the last few chapters of my book. Distraction would come only when birds land on the ground in search of crumbs or when I feel the sun’s heat pressed firmly against my right side. If I couldI would look down at the phone aContinue reading “If I Could”
MUTUALITY
My friend and I are sitting at the lake on a perfectly smooth driftwood bench. It’s dark and nearing the tail-end of summer. Water crashes against rocks at the corner of this beach with wildflower gardens crawling up the hill behind, as string lights flicker us into silhouette. We are laughing and talking. But mostlyContinue reading “MUTUALITY”
Type Cases and Avoidant Attachment
This piece was inspired by the theory of attachment. More specifically, avoidant attachment styles. People who are avoidant may find themselves regretting a commitment once they start to feel the other person getting too close. They look for reasons to avoid committing by fantasizing about an ex once they are in a new relationship orContinue reading “Type Cases and Avoidant Attachment”
The Word Mill 