Healthy relationships

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Emily Desanctis  Disappointing someone is tough. Most of us will do somersaults to avoid the uncomfortable interaction of telling someone the opposite of what they want to hear, particularly when it involves romantic feelings. When you really care about someone, it’s also equally hard to be on the receiving end […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltmann  It’s no secret that long-distance relationships are difficult. They take hard work, dedication, and commitment, and they can take some time to get right – a fact that can scare couples off from even wanting to try. We’ve all heard it: “Long-distance never works!” – but why is […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Adrianna Nine  Romantic relationships borne from friendships can be exciting. You’re already close with this person, with countless conversations, memories, and inside jokes behind you. They know your quirks, and you know theirs. You may have even met each other’s family and other friends, which takes a lot of the […]

 Written by Riley’s Way Council member Giavanna Gambino in partnership with the One Love Foundation  This summer, the One Love Foundation and Riley’s Way Foundation teamed up to highlight the roles empathy, kindness, and respect play in healthy friendships. Together, One Love and Riley’s Way trained a dedicated team of interns to write inspiring advice […]

 Written by Riley’s Way Council member Olivia Rosenfield in partnership with the One Love Foundation  This summer, the One Love Foundation and Riley’s Way Foundation teamed up to highlight the roles empathy, kindness, and respect play in healthy friendships. Together, One Love and Riley’s Way trained a dedicated team of interns to write inspiring advice […]

When I finally admitted to myself that my ex was treating me badly and I needed to end things, one of the hardest parts was figuring out how to tell the truth to my friends and family about my unhealthy relationship. I had cultivated quite the elaborate lie – the people closest to me knew […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Felicia Lin  We’ve all heard of the traditional relationship milestones: meeting the parents, the first year anniversary, moving in together, getting married, buying a house together, and raising kids together. Once you’re in a solid relationship, you might find yourself thinking about these things, but let’s not get too far […]

 Written by Writers Corp member Joe Rissacher A conflicting time filled with both emotional turmoil and happiness, choosing to transition from the gender identity you were prescribed at birth to the one that feels authentically like yourself can be straining on a relationship. While transgender activists and celebs, like Janet Mock, and Chaz Bono have […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Stephanie Perez  You and your friend have been texting each other constantly for the last several weeks.  They comment on all your social media posts, and when you’re together they seem to be really into you…they may have hugged you goodbye for the first time, or your hands touched while […]