relationship standards

If They Wanted To, They Would

June 25, 2025

This one’s going to sting a little—but it needs to be said:If they wanted to, they would. It’s one of the simplest truths in dating, and yet the hardest for people to accept. We make excuses for why they don’t call. Why they haven’t made plans. Why they’re inconsistent. We cling to [...]

Stop Making Excuses for People Who Barely Try

June 25, 2025

There’s a moment in dating where your gut knows the truth—but your heart tries to explain it away. You wait for a reply that never comes, and say, “Maybe they’re just busy.” You suggest meeting up, and they flake again, so you say, “They probably had a lot on.” You try to connect [...]

How to Know If Someone Truly Respects You in a Relationship

June 9, 2025

When it comes to relationships, love is important—but respect is essential. You can feel chemistry, passion, even deep emotional connection with someone, but if they don’t respect you, it’s never going to last. A recent video called “How to Know If Someone Truly Respects You in a [...]