On WittedRoots.com, the Relationships sub-category will highlight informed articles that explore the various kinds of relationships we are a member of, and how we navigate our emotional wellness within them, especially as it relates to millennial women of color.
What Gaslighting Actually Looks Like
What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that involves a person, or group of people, causing you to question your memories, perceptions, decisions, or even your sanity. The person or people, involved are often distorting reality to make…
Overwhelmed By Their “Love?” It Might Be Love Bombing
When you think of your partner, all you can think of is how good they are to you. They say all of the right things. You feel adored and cherished. It hasn’t been that long, but they seem interested in…
How To Identify Co-Dependency In Your Relationship
Navigating a relationship can be tricky. Balancing the needs of both yourself and your partner can often be difficult, but very rewarding when done right. But, when the balance between partners shifts and is not even, that could be a…
How To Be A Better Friend (Even Though We’re All Stressed Out)
These days feel like a hectic time to be focusing on making and maintaining friendships. We’re coming off the heels of a global pandemic and trying to recall how we used to function in our daily lives. Yet, as stressed…
How To End A Dead End Relationship
Relationships are a necessary part of our human existence. We need healthy relationships, romantic or otherwise, to become better versions of ourselves. It is often through relationships that we are able to mirror past traumas, generational curses, or even areas…
I Got Ghosted: How To Get Over Being Ghosted?
Have you ever met someone new who had the potential to be more than a stranger? Were they everything you expected and more? Several weeks go by and you are enjoying each other’s company and steadily getting to know one…
Signs Of Toxic Parents And Can You Break Up With Them?
I happened to be scrolling through Twitter the other day and came across a thread regarding cutting ties with toxic parents. Initially, the number of responses shocked me. I was taken back by how many people have cut all communication…
Girl, Set Healthy Boundaries And Save Your Sanity!
Yes, girl, we are going to talk about healthy boundaries! Boundaries are not discussed over brunch with bottomless mimosas. Depending on your perspective of them, it can be a weighty topic to discuss with others. The mention of boundaries leads…
How To Handle A Breakup: It’s Over, Now What
You have been in this relationship for years. You know each other’s favourite flavour of ice cream. This person has grown to be a part of you. You’ve shared some of your darkest moments together. You get each other but…
Effective Communication Techniques For Couples
Babe, We Need to Talk I’ve always been fascinated by married couples who remain married for 20, 30, or 40 years. In this day and age, that is an incredibly long time to remain legally committed to the same person….