The Other Half by Bond Touch
My Breakups Weren’t a Loss: They Were a Blessing
Breakups are achingly painful to move on from. I won’t deny that heartbreaks caused my most tear-filled nights. At the time, I grappled with thoughts like: “What went wrong?” “Why...
4 Conversations I Had With My Boyfriend Before Moving In Together
Since the pandemic started, a lot of couples tried moving in together. Many viewed spending months together during the lockdown as a test drive for actually living together....
5 questions you should ask yourself before breaking up
I was a serial monogamist for over a decade. I’m not proud to say that I was barely single that entire time. I went through a lot of beginnings but...
When Your LDR’s Love Language is Receiving Gifts
There are five Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Physical Touch, Acts of Service, and Receiving Gifts. This is the fifth and final part in a Love Language series...
Why should queer relationships be any less valid than any other?
It’s an issue that virtually every queer couple faces but rarely explores. Our relationships, no matter how long-lasting or serious, are always perceived differently in the eyes of society. Are...
It took me 3 years not talking to my sister to reconnect
Sometimes, only time and distance can heal a relationship. I discovered a kind of love I’ve never experienced after not talking to my sister for three years. Finding Love in...
Setting Boundaries Because I Love You
Making Space Brings Us Closer Together — Not Further Apart. The boundaries you set don't have to be a constraint on your relationships: they can be the force that makes...
Why don't we give female friendships the attention they deserve?
Growing up in the 2000’s and 2010’s, all of the media I consumed had convinced me that female friendships were always the subplot. Especially in the movies about growing up....
So your LDR’s Love Language is Physical Touch. Now what?
There are five Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Physical touch, Acts of Service, and Receiving Gifts. This is the first part in a series where I will look...
Is Sex Not A Priority In Your Relationship? You're Not Alone!
I’m not sure how I’d define my sexuality; I’d date whoever, regardless of their gender. I feel attracted to all kinds of people. But one thing that I know for...
Communicating Your Expectations Can Be A Life-Saver For Your Relationship
From day one, my boyfriend and I practiced what I call “open and honest communication.” We say what’s on our minds and voice our opinions. We figured it would lead...
From audience to customers and users to bonditos
As a business and as a brand, our main goal is to connect people emotionally. We aim to bridge gaps, break walls and shorten distances of all kinds - for...
