41 Articles by Monica Parikh
Monica Parikh
How A Trip To Japan Turned Me Into A Lifelong Minimalist
Lesson learned: We can all stand to have a little less.
10 Secrets To Reclaiming Your Power After A Soul-Crushing Breakup
"If he dumped you, he is not the prize. You are. Hold your head high. And, always know that you’re a rose in a sea of thorns."
Why Cutting Off All Contact With An Ex Is The Only Way To Move On
Strength is where your real power lies. You want to get to the place where you're able to say, "With or without you, my life is going to be amazing."
10 Ways To Use The Law Of Attraction To Get Exactly What You Want (In Love & Everything Else)
"High-vibration people understand that happiness does not depend upon perfect circumstances. Instead, it's a choice consciously made every single...
Signs You're Dating Someone Who's Emotionally Unavailable + What To Do About It
Relationships are mirrors. What is yours trying to show you?
This Belief Is Wrecking Your Love Life. Here's What To Do About It
"Love doesn't require doing; it requires being. So, expend the majority of your time being your best self."
5 Ways To Move On From A Heart-Wrenching Breakup
A how-to guide for dealing with heartbreak, for those of us who understand that breakups often lead to breakthroughs.
10 Essential Secrets To Making A Relationship Work
There is no greater catalyst for healing and growth than love. When your back is up against the wall—when you're at risk of losing something...
Travel Diaries: How To Hike, Surf, & Eat Your Way Through Portugal On A Budget
Hiking & surfing by day, castle wandering by night. Count us in.
10 Choices That'll Lead To Your Best Love Life Ever
The world is endlessly fascinating. The more you explore and talk to people who are “different” from you, the more you realize we’re really the same.
The Single Most Destructive Factor In Your Search For Real Love
Are you stuck in enmeshment without even realizing it?
Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners? Read This
Knowing and owning your own role in the interaction is the best way for you to take back your power and create relationships that truly meet your...
4 Reasons You're Still Single
“Many people mistakenly believe that the more they give, the more love they will receive. But acting like a doormat invites mistreatment, ingratitude,...
The Crucial Quality In A Life Partner You Might Be Forgetting About
Find someone who appreciates holding your hand during an evening walk, the scent of fresh roses, the overpowering beauty of live music, and the sound...
Is Sex Keeping You From Finding Real Love?
Be authentic. Be self-assured. Be yourself.
How To Be Great At Flirting (Whether You're Single Or Not)
Flirtation is simply the art of conversation, amped up a notch. I’ve always been a good flirt, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve become better. Here are...
5 Beliefs That Invite True Love
People often ask, "What is the best age to find love?" In my opinion, love has no sell-by or expiration date. The key to happiness and love is a deep...
5 Signs The Person You're Dating Is Emotionally Unavailable
Marla was aflutter after her first two dates with Mike. On their first date, he took her to a romantic hot spot in Manhattan. They made effortless...
5 Signs Your "Friend With Benefits" Is Keeping You From Finding Real Love
Relationship therapist Aimee Hartstein LCSW and I often counsel women who are stuck in unfulfilling relationships. Despite their best efforts to push,...
25 Ways To Be Happier (And Why Your Relationship Depends On It)
I recently stumbled upon a quote by author Tom Robbins that perfectly describes why love often fails:
