Tag Archives: self-esteem

Drawing back the curtains

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Adventure Girl

Adventure Girl finds a way to let in the light Sometimes it feels like I’m sitting alone in the dark — wherever I happen to be — and that no matter how many different ways I try to get to … Continue reading →

Posted in reflections | Tagged depression, insecurity, self-confidence, self-esteem, suicide | Leave a comment

My dirty little secret, or ‘just another coming out story’

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Adventure Girl

Adventure girl learns a lesson on playing for both sides ‘How did you cope being in a heterosexual relationship for ten years?’ For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a boyfriend. For longer than that, I’ve had fantasies … Continue reading →

Posted in reflections, sexuality | Tagged bisexual, self-esteem | 5 Comments

A busty confession

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Roberta Bust

Roberta Bust opens up about opening her relationship I never thought I would ever be in this position. I’m 29, happily married to an amazing man (let’s call him ‘Ben’). He is my best friend, my confidante, my whole world, … Continue reading →

Posted in long term relationships, married sex, open relationship | Tagged monogamy, self-esteem | Leave a comment

Perky Commandments

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Rhonda Perky

Thou shalt not stalk Thou shalt live thine own life Thou shalt let thy partner live his/her own life Thou shalt keep thine crazy to thyself Thou shalt be responsible for thine own happiness Thou shalt not dump all thy … Continue reading →

Posted in relationships | Tagged freedom, insecurity, self-esteem | Leave a comment

The ‘Perfect’ Relationship

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Adventure Girl

Adventure Girl searches for her perfect match ‘I have to keep telling myself that while this relationship seems perfect, it’s an illusion.’ Like most people, when I first meet someone, I try present my best. I hide my fears and … Continue reading →

Posted in dating, love, relationships, single life | Tagged adult attachment style, insecurity, self-esteem | 1 Comment

‘Of all the girls, I choose you.’

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Adventure Girl

Adventure Girl puts the pieces together A while back I wrote a post on being THAT girl. Recently, and to my horror, I discovered I can be another kind of girl, too. The girl you see on trains with a … Continue reading →

Posted in reflections, relationship dynamics | Tagged abusive, adult attachment style, battered woman, compulsive liar, narcissism, self-esteem | 7 Comments

After the crab crawled, or ‘doormat-no-more’

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Rhonda Perky

‘She needs to grow up. She’s a dissatisfied middle-aged woman who sees herself growing old in an unhappy relationship, with kids taking away her life and she’s jealous of your freedom, although she wouldn’t have had the balls to make … Continue reading →

Posted in family, little bits of life, relationships | Tagged bullying, control, crabs-in-a-basket, expectations, self-esteem | 8 Comments

When a crab crawls out of its basket

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Rhonda Perky

From a very young age we are each cast into a mould. It shapes us as we shape it. We grow and evolve among like-minded people, or at least, among people who share a part of our mould. But as … Continue reading →