by Stacey Herrera | Jan 13, 2023 | Essays
Navigating confessions in relationships is complex and difficult, even for me. I have secrets a plenty. Things I’ve done, wrongs I’ve committed. Some of those things used to keep me up at night, a relentless inner monologue of shame and guilt. There have been times...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 7, 2023 | Essays
What is good sex?… I spend a good a lot of time pondering the complexities of human sexuality. There are a gazillion perspectives, tons of scientific research, and enough Cosmo articles to paper the globe twice, but at the end of the day, it’s all about...
by Stacey Herrera | Oct 16, 2022 | Essays
The Cranberries once wrote a song about trying to hold on while the one you love is falling out of love with you. The lyrics go, “I’m sure I might be rude. But it’s just your attitude. It’s tearing me apart. It’s ruining...
by Stacey Herrera | Oct 5, 2022 | Essays
When my partner and I first met, I struggled to put both feet in the relationship. He was kind and responsible, and he was impeccable with his word, but he had an avoidant attachment style. Aside from that, he was everything I had hoped for in a partner. But I...
by Stacey Herrera | Apr 25, 2022 | Essays
We all have those little (or sometimes big) things that bother us. Maybe it’s how your partner finishes your sentences incorrectly or how they always seem to forget your birthday. Whatever it is, these pain points can often be the source of much relationship...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 28, 2021 | Essays
He was the strong silent type who used his words wisely. He was concise and direct, using body language to say things that words failed to convey. There were times when I could feel him undress me without ever breaking eye contact. He hugged as if his life depended on...
