Parenting. Dating. Dealing with relationship issues. How to handle problems in people who you care about. These posts deal with habits that help you build stronger relationships.
It feels so good to check off a list of completed goals daily. It is even better when you complete life achievements like attending college, getting married, becoming fluent in a language, etc. There are so many things on my bucket list for this year and for life in general. I plan to visit all … Read more
I don’t know about you, but the past three years have given my husband and I some new perspectives on things… primarily on life and what matters. After not being able to see so many of our loved ones and friends for a while, we’ve now developed a deeper appreciation for spending quality time with … Read more
I think we can all agree that it is of the utmost importance to know all we can about our partner. When in a dating relationship, the hope is that it could potentially turn into something more serious and permanent. No one wants to become wholly committed to a person and later find out that … Read more
Have you ever been on a date and the conversation has gone stale? You can’t think of what to say next, or your date is being quiet. Whether you’re on a first date, or you’ve been together a long time, date conversations can lag from time to time. It’s not your fault. It happens. Life … Read more
Are you looking for ways to improve your interpersonal skills? Interpersonal skills are a set of people skills that include communication, listening, conflict resolution, and even empathy. So it’s no surprise that they are essential for building healthy personal and professional relationships. Whether you want to work these so-called “soft skills” for personal or career … Read more
We would all agree that communication is key in any relationship… whether in a marriage, dating relationship or with our children and other family members. In addition, communication is essential on the job. We need to be open and honest with our bosses, co-workers and employees. Same goes for our neighbors and friends. Our doctors, religious … Read more
People can be toxic. In fact, research shows that 80 percent of Americans have been emotionally hurt – whether at work, school or home. It can be a friend dragging you down or that jerk you can’t avoid at work. It could also be a close family member who thinks having blood ties justifies lousy behavior. Whoever it … Read more
Meeting a stranger for the first time can be awkward. Yet, we are all strangers until we really get to know each other better. Sometimes, the only way to really get to know someone is to ask questions. That said, knowing which questions are appropriate and which will give you some insight into the other … Read more
Maybe you’re hanging onto sarcastic, demeaning comments from a family gathering… and it is eating you alive inside. You just can’t seem to let go of the worry stemming from it and would love to be able to learn how to not let things bother you so much! It is possible. Trust me. This article … Read more
Game nights nowadays offer plenty of options for fun for the entire family and kids of all ages. But when there are teens involved, you may want to think about preparing something a bit more engaging for them… otherwise they’ll stay stuck to their smartphones. One game that can keep them interested is “Would You … Read more