Relationships

4 Life Lessons, 4 Continents, 4 Years

4 Life Lessons, 4 Continents, 4 Years

Four years ago, as my final semester of college came to a close, I was just another soon-to-be graduate with surprisingly little direction as to where I wanted to head in life. In the time since, I’ve made my way to three more continents and found far more direction and perspective in my travels than higher education ever came close to providing...

Defining an Individual Identity: Where Relationships Fall Short

Defining an Individual Identity: Where Relationships Fall Short

Experiences throughout life are often (not always) better shared. Most people, even my fellow introverts, crave some level of human interaction. It’s a core part of our being. However, this desire can also prove blinding and counterproductive at times, especially when it’s channeled as desperation to find a significant other. This is most evident of those in their 20s, a decade that from its onset seems to be a sprint towards marriage.