I’m a commitment-phobe learning to commit. In my own time, in my own way, with respect for my own feelings and the feelings of my partner. Curious what that looks like?
Author Archives: Jorinde
6 Ways to Deal With Rising Tension
Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: http://www.pikist.com We’ve been on holiday with the whole family for about 5 days now. We’re in a house in the middle of nature. There are 14 of us in total: 8 adults and 6 children between the ages of 2 and 8. The past few days have been lovely. TheContinue reading “6 Ways to Deal With Rising Tension”
On Manhood, and the Part We Play As Women
What does a ‘real man’ look like? How does he act? And how do we, as women, play our parts in the culture of masculinity?
Expressing Your Expectations: Why It Matters So Much
Are you aware of what you expect from a situation? Or from other people? Or from yourself? Are you brave enough to tell others what your expectations are, and what happens when you don’t?
On Womanhood and Sisterhood
What does it mean to be a woman? Where does your femininity lie and how can we nurture it as women together? I feel like I’m just starting out on this new journey, and I am excited to discover what lies on the other side.
The Beliefs That Shape Our Lives
Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: pxfuel.com Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. Mahatma Gandhi I’m very fortunate to have true friends. Friends who tell you the truth, even if (they think) you won’t want to hear it, or it makes them uncomfortable saying it.There are also friends who read my blog, andContinue reading “The Beliefs That Shape Our Lives”
On Sex and Love
Which role has sex played in your life thus far? And where did you learn what you know about sex and love? Perhaps it’s time to shed some light on those early lessons we learn.
Why is it so hard to be happy?
Do you know that feeling of true happiness and how it eludes us in the most amazing moments? I try to find out why that is.
How I learned to love my body
Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: Kathleen Demey I have quite an average body. I’m at a healthy weight, but not super athletic. I have cellulite, and starting arm flabs, and if you’d asked me a year ago, I would’ve probably said ‘yes’ to a free boob-job if there was no risk involved. Like many women,Continue reading “How I learned to love my body”
35 lessons I learned in 35 years on this Earth
Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: André Berben (happy Father’s Day!) Today is my 35th birthday. Somehow it doesn’t feel like ‘just a number’. In many statistics, I enter a new bracket, and in many ways it feels like I’m entering a new phase of my life as well. My youngest turned 6 this year, soContinue reading “35 lessons I learned in 35 years on this Earth”
Unscrewing Myself 