Hailing from the cold reaches of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Allison is the general manager of Geekdom House, executive editor of Area of Effect magazine, co-host of the Infinity +1 podcast, and staff writer for Christ and Pop Culture. When she’s not writing, designing, or editing, she is usually preoccupied in Hyrule, Middle-earth, or a galaxy far, far away.
Sometimes wisdom gets shucked out the door along with my sanity.
Anxiety is difficult enough, but adding another person to the mix through a dating relationship takes courage. I’m of the opinion it’s worth it, though.
Like wearing bow ties, being yourself is cool. Sure, your real self may be rejected, but the more you practice vulnerability, the better you get at it.
I have an innate desire to seek out other people’s approval, and while this can translate to respecting others in a good way, it is also a dangerous trait.
Being single is hard. Being in a relationship is so much easier because you have someone to help you share life’s burdens — right?
Close relationships require sacrifice, compromise and humility. But there are some things you shouldn’t completely give up for the other person.
Sacrifice is a significant part of any healthy relationship. So what are the things we should be willing to give up for the sake of another person?
It’s easy to accept that good can come out of suffering—unless you’re the one who’s suffering. It’s much harder to praise God when the pain won’t stop.
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