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Schuster Borka

Schuster Borka is a Bienvibe contributor writing vetted, bite-size lifestyle inspiration on wellness, style, relationships and more.

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From Over-Attachment to Catastrophizing: How Different Types of Anxiety Affect Your Love Life — Lifestyle

From Over-Attachment to Catastrophizing: How Different Types of Anxiety Affect Your Love Life

Anxiety isn’t just a private, lonely experience—it also shapes our closest bonds, especially romantic ones.

2026’s Favorite Bob Hairstyles – Super Cool and Easy to Maintain — Hair

2026’s Favorite Bob Hairstyles – Super Cool and Easy to Maintain

In 2026, short, elegant, and versatile bob styles are ruling the beauty scene. This year’s trends offer exciting variations that suit every hair type and lifestyle.

Why I Can Believe in Faith but Not in Churches – The Fine Line Between Spiritual Guidance and Manipulation — Lifestyle

Why I Can Believe in Faith but Not in Churches – The Fine Line Between Spiritual Guidance and Manipulation

Faith and churches often spark debate. While many find comfort in a belief system, others focus more on personal responsibility.

10 Steps to Successfully Close a Toxic Relationship — Lifestyle

10 Steps to Successfully Close a Toxic Relationship

Leaving a toxic relationship isn’t easy—often, it’s not just the relationship dynamics but also the fears and habits within us that hold us back. These 10 steps can help you step out safely and confidently.

My Friend Is Having an Affair. Do I Have the Right to Speak Up or Should I Keep Her Secret Quietly? — Lifestyle

My Friend Is Having an Affair. Do I Have the Right to Speak Up or Should I Keep Her Secret Quietly?

A secret I never asked for tested our friendship. How can we stay close while facing a moral dilemma?

Life-Changing Decisions – How to Make Them — Lifestyle

Life-Changing Decisions – How to Make Them

Some decisions mark a point of no return. Borka Shoemaker shares how she navigated these pivotal moments.

An Open Letter to Midwives Who Hold Lives in Their Hands — Family

An Open Letter to Midwives Who Hold Lives in Their Hands

Midwifery is a calling filled with life-changing moments, where women become mothers and babies enter the world. Your work offers not just professional care but emotional support that shapes the lives of mothers and families.

What to Do When a Family Member Falls for Fake News: Conspiracy Theories at the Dinner Table — Family

What to Do When a Family Member Falls for Fake News: Conspiracy Theories at the Dinner Table

Few things can disrupt a family lunch faster than an ill-timed comment about the “real hidden powers.” But what can we do when our loved ones spread fake news?

No Need to Justify — Why We Explain Our Feelings Instead of Simply Feeling Them — Lifestyle

No Need to Justify — Why We Explain Our Feelings Instead of Simply Feeling Them

We often seek explanations for our feelings instead of just experiencing them. Why do we feel the need to justify our emotions?

Why Do We Expect Quick Fixes for Years-Old Wounds? Therapy as a Game of Patience — Lifestyle

Why Do We Expect Quick Fixes for Years-Old Wounds? Therapy as a Game of Patience

Therapy isn’t an instant fix—it’s a long, slow, deeply transformative journey. Wanting fast results is natural, but healing the soul takes patience and time.

Currently, dads have no say in whether a woman keeps her baby. Is this the right way? — Family

Currently, dads have no say in whether a woman keeps her baby. Is this the right way?

Debates around abortion rights often raise the question: should dads have a say in a woman’s decision? This article explores the complex balance between parental rights and bodily autonomy.

Second Time Around: Why I Still Believe in Marriage After Divorce — Wedding

Second Time Around: Why I Still Believe in Marriage After Divorce

Marriage often feels like a once-in-a-lifetime commitment. But what happens if the first try doesn’t work out? Borka Shoemaker shares why she still believes in marriage even after divorce.

Fountain of Youth or Just Another Trend? What You Should Know About Collagen — Health

Fountain of Youth or Just Another Trend? What You Should Know About Collagen

Collagen has become one of the biggest beauty superstars in recent years, but is it really that versatile? Let’s see what the science says!

Genes or Upbringing? What Really Shapes Who We Become? — Family

Genes or Upbringing? What Really Shapes Who We Become?

We’ve long tried to understand how our personality develops, often asking: do our genes or our upbringing shape us more? Modern research sheds fresh light on this classic debate.

"It’s hard to picture you just sitting still." – Why can’t I ever get bored? — Lifestyle

"It’s hard to picture you just sitting still." – Why can’t I ever get bored?

Our modern lives have trained us to see silence and stillness as unnatural. But why are we so afraid of boredom, and what might we be missing out on?

Pop-of-purple: This Trend Will Carry Us Through Winter — Fashion

Pop-of-purple: This Trend Will Carry Us Through Winter

When the holiday sparkle fades but the first spring colors are still far away, many of us can feel trapped in winter’s gray gloom. The pop-of-purple trend offers a fresh, bold purple pop to brighten this tough stretch.

Free Apps to Support Your Mental Health in 2026 — Health

Free Apps to Support Your Mental Health in 2026

Taking care of your mental health will still be a priority for many in 2026. While an app can’t replace a professional, it can be a great companion on your journey of self-awareness and mental wellness.

French Braids Are Back: How to Rock Them in 2026 — Hair

French Braids Are Back: How to Rock Them in 2026

French braids are making a stylish comeback in 2026 as a relaxed, bold statement. Discover how to wear this classic hairstyle every day and for special occasions.

Is It Okay to Leave Problematic Friends? Here’s Why I Did — Family

Is It Okay to Leave Problematic Friends? Here’s Why I Did

I believe true friends show up in tough times. But sometimes, it’s perfectly okay to step away from a friendship.

On the Altar of Self-Sacrifice: How Far Are We Responsible for Others’ Feelings? — Lifestyle

On the Altar of Self-Sacrifice: How Far Are We Responsible for Others’ Feelings?

For a long time, I believed being a good person meant caring about others’ feelings. But over time, I realized I’m not responsible for every emotion someone else experiences.

6 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine if You Want to Keep It Safe — Household

6 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine if You Want to Keep It Safe

The washing machine is an incredible helper at home, but not every fabric or item is made for machine washing. Learn which things are best avoided to protect both your clothes and your machine.

Trauma, Attachment, Narcissism: 5 Therapy Terms We Often Misuse Every Day — Health

Trauma, Attachment, Narcissism: 5 Therapy Terms We Often Misuse Every Day

More and more of us are using therapy terms outside the psychologist’s office. It’s great that mental health is gaining attention and understanding, but misusing these words can actually cause harm.

Overthinking Everything? Here’s How to Turn It Into Your Superpower — Health

Overthinking Everything? Here’s How to Turn It Into Your Superpower

Overthinking often gets a bad rap, but when guided right, it can actually work in your favor. Here are three ways to transform overthinking into a productive tool.

Ask Your Child to Draw a Scientist – Why Their Drawing Matters — Family

Ask Your Child to Draw a Scientist – Why Their Drawing Matters

Children’s drawings of scientists reveal a lot about how they see the world and social roles. The ‘Draw a Scientist’ experiment helps us understand the image of scientists living in kids’ minds.