DonnaBarnes

  Having a positive attitude and being a supportive partner is something I highly recommend—unless you’re dating an addict. When…

  Being negligent or insensitive with a lover's feelings or worse intentionally hurting them is mean, and can cause you…

  You always hear that you're not supposed to talk about past relationships when you first start dating someone new. However, the…

by Dana Sitar (@danasitar) for The Penny Hoarder Lisa Orban was married to her abuser for three years. In 1990, she…

  You frequently hear that opposites attract but then also hear that like attracts like. So which is it? Do…

Women aren't the only victims of domestic violence. Understand the signs of domestic violence against men, and know how to…

A Look At The Connections Between Addiction and Domestic Violence Addiction affects millions of lives each year; not only does…

  Everyone is insecure on some level. We can feel unwanted, unloved, unappreciated, inadequate, undeserving, neglected, and so on. Fear…

Highlights Bullying occurs on a daily or weekly basis in 23 percent of public schools across the United States. It…

  If you feel the need to look at your partner’s phone there is something wrong; either with your relationship,…

A checklist of essentials to take with you when escaping abuse Walking out the door and away from an abuser—or…

  If you’re not ready to have a baby yet it’s 100% your responsibility to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy.…

  Falling in love is exciting. When you think you’ve found “the one” its fun to fantasize about walking down the aisle…

Want to spend some quality time with your partner? How about working out together? It may not be something you…

  Being in a relationship with someone doesn’t give you permission to be part of everything in their life. Time…