I've watched the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise for years, not religiously, but certainly enough to recognize the recurring archetypes that appear like clockwork every season. When they introduced The Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette, I expected something different. Surely four decades of life experience, multiple marriages, grown children, and actual wisdom would create an...

Somewhere along the way, many women learned that setting boundaries can make us appear difficult, demanding, or high-maintenance. We were taught that being accommodating, flexible, and understanding is what makes us good partners. And somehow, we internalized the message that our needs should come with an apology attached.

Let's unlearn that garbage right now.

Setting boundaries...

Because Misery Loves Company (and Apparently Recruits an Army)

If you've ever wondered where the term "flying monkey" comes from, let me take you back to 1939 and The Wizard of Oz. Remember those creepy winged creatures doing the Wicked Witch's bidding? Yeah, those. They didn't have their own beef with Dorothy; they were just following orders from their toxic boss. Sound familiar?

Fast forward to modern psychology, and "flying monkeys"...

It's a new year, and your resolution list probably looks something like mine used to: lose a few pounds, exercise more, and finally organize that junk drawer, closet, or garage that's been haunting you since 2019.

But here's a resolution you won't find on anyone's list, and it's the one that would actually improve your dating life, your mental health, AND save you a fortune in therapy bills:

Audit your circle.

That's right. Before you swipe right on another "entrepreneur" whose business model...