Advice

Written by One Love staff member Rachel Newcomb Long-distance relationships can be intimidating, but they don’t have to be! Whether with friends or a romantic partner, distance does not need to define your relationship. The most important part of maintaining a healthy long-distance relationship is remembering to prioritize your needs and boundaries. By keeping these […]

Written by One Love staff member Sydney Layne Do you ever feel like your smartphone is a third party to your relationships? Research shows that Millennials and Gen Z communicate more often digitally (65%) than in person, a trend that has continued to pick up momentum in our increasingly digital world.  It makes sense when […]

Thinking about checking in at the hottest new club in town to celebrate you leaving your abusive ex? Hold that thought. The actions you take online after ending an unhealthy relationship can have big impacts on your emotional wellbeing, and even your physical safety. Let’s look at some digital considerations for taking the best care of […]

 One Love spoke with the incredible Jeff Mathwig (@jeffreyjumanji ) about the signs of an unhealthy relationship and why he’s excited to inspire other men to speak up about relationship abuse.  1. Although 1 in 4 men will be in an abusive relationship most men don’t believe they can be abused in a relationship. Can […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Ellis Schwamm  So much of our language is gendered. If you’ve never questioned your gender identity, you might not notice or realize how often certain words are associated with gender.   When a family member dismisses language that corresponds with the way a transgender person sees themselves—be that their pronouns or their chosen […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Jess Costello  Popular dating app Bumble, which boasted 50 million users in April 2019, has already transformed the dating game by requiring women to make the first move on potential dates. Now, Bumble is on a mission to change dating habits again. The app recently launched its second annual anti-ghosting […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Amanda Phillips  All my friends know this about me—never call when you could send a text instead. I cannot stand talking on the phone. Maybe you can relate. But as much as I love texting (I think of it as my love language), there are times when I don’t feel […]

 Written by Hollie Jones  Have you just broken up, or are you thinking of breaking up with your significant other? If you’re in that place, you’re likely to have a lot of difficult questions and soul-searching ahead. Break-ups can be tough. As well as friends and family, you may find yourself reaching out for books, […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Colleen Gonzalez  In the current political climate, it seems almost impossible for anyone to cross party lines. And if our elected officials can’t bring themselves to be open-minded to opposing views, what hope is there for the rest of us?  Navigating a relationship with a partner who has different political […]