Kyra Bussanich
Bio
Entrepreneur, professional pastry chef, and author with an interest in psychology, relationships, simple pleasures, healing, and what connects us.
Stories (5/0)
- Top Story - December 2021
Men Can Be Victims of Abuse, TooTop Story - December 2021
There is a culture of shame around experiencing and reporting abuse, particularly when it relates to intimate partner relationships. According to the CDC, nearly half of all women and men report being the victims of psychological abuse and intimidation, and I suspect those numbers are underreported. Society still tries to justify the victim's role in the abuse, which discourages speaking out.
By Kyra Bussanich2 years ago in Confessions
The Heartbreaking Truth I Learned About Marriage
I grew up as an only child, so finding ways to entertain myself is not new to me. I enjoy my own company and love pursuing creative endeavors like baking, painting, writing, reading, jewelry-making, and other crafty projects. But I've laughed the hardest with other people. Spending time with the right people around me feels more exhilarating than the quiet pleasure that comes with being on my own.
By Kyra Bussanich2 years ago in Confessions
Going to Therapy Wrecked My Marriage
I had begged my Was-band to go to couples counseling with me for several years. While we were polite to one another, there was little warmth or connection. We had separate hobbies with no overlap (unless you count watching certain tv shows) and we were beginning to have mostly separate social circles (by which I mean I had friends that he made no effort to know, and he talked to 3 people over his headset that he gamed with). We were roommates that got along decently well—unless we talked about our relationship. Those conversations spiraled like a corkscrew in a too-soft corked bottle of wine: Bits of debris floating everywhere, ruining the contents.
By Kyra Bussanich2 years ago in Families
How to Write the Best Online Dating Profile
So you want to know what (most) women are looking for when dating online? If you’re looking to meet someone with whom there is relationship potential, here’s everything you need to know about how your profile will be interpreted (along with improvement tips) from a woman’s perspective.
By Kyra Bussanich2 years ago in Humans
