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.
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
When we think of a friend, we think of someone with whom we have things in common and a person we enjoy being around. But, a friend is also that person to share secrets. A friend is that special confidant who can see the best in us even when we can’t see it in ourselves. … Read more
Finding out the love of my life had to relocate was hard. I’d give anything to have him here to argue about appropriate toothpaste extraction methods or toilet seat etiquette. The little things are what I miss most. Whether your partner relocated, or you’ve always been in a long distance relationship, it can be a … Read more
Being in a long distance relationship (LDR) is one of the hardest challenges a couple can go through. While they say that absence does make the heart go fonder, there is also the very real risk of that distance making the heart go yonder. The good news is, it’s not an impossible situation to deal … Read more
Looking for songs about family love to affirm the strength of your familial connections? Life is better if you have a supportive family by your side. Today’s collection of songs celebrates this unconditional love that has been the bedrock of stability for many of us. These tracks are all dedicated to the people who know … Read more
There are a few things that can make or break any relationship. Infidelity. Jealousy. Insecurities. Infertility. Money problems. How about taking a long drive or road trip together? Hey, it’s possible. Trust me. You can learn a lot from being in a car together for hours, maybe even days, with your significant other… and it … Read more
Do you want to know if you have a toxic personality? Nobody wants to be labeled as toxic, but different circumstances in our lives leave their mark on our personalities. Some of these circumstances influence us to have toxic tendencies. But first, what is a toxic person? Obviously, we’re not talking about someone who has … Read more