Advice

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Amanda Phillips  It can be hard to talk about mental health in our society, and even more so with someone you’re excited about dating. I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety most of my life and received a Bipolar Type II diagnosis at age 22 which gave me an explanation for […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltman A racing heartbeat, excitement at just the thought of that special person, the constant feeling of butterflies in your stomach. There’s no doubt that the beginning of a relationship can be an exciting whirlwind. We see it often in the media: did Pete Davidson & Ariana Grande really […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Emily Desanctis  You’re set to go on a first date with someone new—now what? Checking out their social media, of course. Let’s be honest, though: you probably found them on social media long before you ever slotted them into your calendar. According to one study, 75% of women and 59% […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Adrianna Nine  When we talk about relationship abuse, we typically focus on physical and emotional mistreatment. But financial abuse or the control of one’s ability to acquire, use and maintain money by an intimate partner occurs in up to 99 percent of domestic violence cases. So, why aren’t people talking […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Joe Rissacher  Dear One Love: I recently started dating this new guy and I think he’s really sweet. He tries really hard to impress me by buying me things and surprising me with fun, spontaneous dates. I really don’t see anything wrong with him, but my parents are tough to […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Joe Rissacher  Dear One Love: I’m feeling overwhelmed. Between work and school, it’s hard to be available for my partner. My S.O. wants to spend more time together but I can barely keep my head above water. I’ve tried to make time for us, but I wish I could do […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Adrianna Nine  Dear One Love, My boyfriend is taking over my life. How do I keep my relationship balanced and healthy? I miss my friends!   via GIPHY This is an incredibly common issue for people in relationships, especially newer ones. Sometimes it’s because the “honeymoon phase” causes you to […]

This article was originally published on HerCampus.com, an online community for college women. In honor of domestic violence awareness month, the One Love Foundation has partnered with HerCampus to raise awareness about relationship abuse. I Did A Thing is our weekly advice column where the Her Campus editorial team helps you out when you ruin your […]

 Written by our resident advice columnist Dear One Love, I’m writing in because I am unsure of how to move forward from a serious argument with my childhood friend of ten years. I live a state away from her; I live in New Jersey and she lives in New York. Over the years our communication […]