relationships

Trace the link between feminism and relationships from outdated norms to modern conventions including chivalry, working mothers, splitting the bill and beyond.

How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Destroying Your Self-Worth
“Dan said we should take a break. I thought he was joking. It’s been three days now, and he hasn’t called or returned my calls or text. What should I do?”
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
Delightful Ice Cream
COVID-19, thank you. Because of you, I ended up spending more time with the man who would become my husband. And one of the places we enjoyed spending time together in our pre-dating days during the first summer of COVID was a fabulous little store in Austin, Texas, called D'Lites.
By Summers Rose4 years ago in Viva
Women: 3 Important Roles You Need To Play For A Blissful Marriage
“I’ve lived as a man for 18 years and now as a woman for 25 years thus far, so I know what both man and woman want from a marriage”. She said.
By Life Lesson4 years ago in Viva
Seventeen with a Sewing Machine
I worked at a department store in those odd transition years between the end of high school and actually deciding what I wanted to do. It was in a small city in their ancient mall, just close enough to the real city to entitle those who shopped here to puff up like a turkey over it, “That might look nice, but I shopped locally. Posh.”
By Nicole Hewitt4 years ago in Viva
Don't Blame Me For Being A Loner
At this juncture, I accept that this could be my fate - being alone. My name is Uche. This name when translated to English word means: thought, will, mind,commitment. I was born and brought up in Nigeria, West Africa. Yeah. You read that right. My dad died way back in 1991, then I was still a little boy.
By Omeri Sylvester4 years ago in Viva
5 Toxic Personality Traits to Spot in Your Girlfriend
What really pisses me off in women is the double standard we have in accountability. We all hold men accountable for what they do, but when it comes to women, we don’t hold ourselves accountable for how our actions have damaged some men.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
What You Can Do to Avoid Awkward Dates
Some people come off creepy when they are nervous. They stare at you in silence, not knowing what to say. You fidget, get anxious that maybe they just don’t like you.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
Breaking 8 Years of Silence
I want to preface this by saying that I'm really not looking for "I'm sorry this happened to you" or "You're so strong" or whatever other supportive things people will say. I am simply sharing my story because there are so many young women out there that are silent - just as I was.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Viva
4 Things That Make a Relationship Great
We know how to date in today’s relationships, but we don’t know how to update. In marriage, we have to understand we are marrying a stage because he or she will change. We date and marry a person in different stages of their life.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
Why Do Guys Mistake Innocent Gestures for Flirting
Ever being in a situation where you showed kindness to a guy, maybe you held the door open for him or gave him your seat in a bus- he gives you the creepy wink and wicked smile because he thinks you were indirectly flirting with him?
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
7 Ways to Know When a Blind Loyalty Is Hurting You
When you are in love, you believe anything your partner says. You are loyal to them because you trust them to keep your best interest at heart and to the extent that they won’t betray you.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
The Importance of Boundaries Around Diet & Body Image. Top Story - April 2022.
Boundaries. A word that may sound scary and limiting, but when used properly in various areas of life can bring a sense of comfort and reassurance.
By Erin R. Wilson4 years ago in Viva