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.
Human beings have an innate desire to be accepted, affirmed, and supported. A community can provide all of these things. When you’re a member of a supportive community, you get the following: Growth – The sharing of ideas fosters innovation and increases your knowledge. Connection – You have the opportunity to touch lives and be … Read more
It is undoubtedly mentally and emotionally draining to suddenly make the shift from talking to your partner morning, noon, and night to cutting off all contact–especially if you’re not the one who initiated the breakup. Chances are, you will walk away from that conversation feeling like you’re still in love with that person and now … Read more
There will be times in your life when things get a bit serious. Maybe even scary. And when that happens, you’ll need a welcomed distraction… a little time to focus on nothing too heavy, even if just for a little while. For most of us, our brains are constantly going. I know mine is! Concerns … 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
As adults, many of the personal core values we live by are often a direct result of those instilled upon us by our parents and what they believed to be important. The values our parents taught us as children are called family core values, and whether we realized it or not at the time, they … 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
They say that kids are a blessing. And they truly are. Having four of my own over a five year period (no twins, ps)… I can attest to this. They are ages 5, 7, 9 and 11… and they are my world. I love watching their personalities develop. I love hearing them laugh. I love … Read more
Nobody deserves to be treated poorly in a relationship. However, mistreatment in a relationship isn’t always obvious at first. It usually comes as a shock to the one on the receiving end of the mistreatment when they realize that the one they love is manipulating or taking advantage of them—or, worse, abusing them. Before we … Read more
Whether you’re single or married, have kids or not… there is nothing more therapeutic for the soul than a get together with the girls. It’s the perfect time and place to dish the dirt, vent your frustrations, share your feelings, laugh, cry… without judgement. These are your people. Your village. In this article, I’ll share … Read more