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Maki Truths

I need a second opinion about my relationship, but not from my friends

Woman reflecting about her relationship before asking for a second opinion.

There are some relationship questions you don’t ask your friends. Not because you don’t trust them. Quite the opposite. Sometimes you know they love you so much that they stopped being neutral a long time ago. They’ve seen you cry. They’ve watched you pick yourself up after difficult conversations. They already have an opinion about […]

I need honest advice about someone who keeps hurting me

Person quietly reflecting after being emotionally hurt.

There comes a point when the question isn’t whether someone has hurt you. You already know they have. The question becomes much quieter, and much harder: Why do I keep hoping this time will be different? Maybe it’s a friend who apologizes every time but repeats the same behavior. Maybe it’s someone you love who […]