As we move through the holiday seasons where friends and family gather, there’s the real-time aspect of how unhealthy relationships play out and how they can tear…… Read more “The Paradox of Boundaries”
Category: Relationships
Our greatest strength comes from interconnection, not solitary strength
Photo posted on Facebook but Steven McSweeny “Most people think sequoias survive because they’re massive. But that’s not even close to the real reason. If you’ve ever…… Read more “Our greatest strength comes from interconnection, not solitary strength”
What does Biology say about male attraction to younger women?
Ooh, I came across this video a Biologist made about male attraction to younger women, and it’s really good! So good that I had to share it.…… Read more “What does Biology say about male attraction to younger women?”
Women grew up and many men became angry, then lonely; now some men are stepping up to help men move past that.
Men are lonely. Men are angry that so much change has happened, and they feel left behind. They feel that women have rejected them, and in truth, women don’t want transactional relationships, they want a real partner in life.
Thankfully, there are now many more men making videos to help other men learn how to change, how to grow, to become the type of partners women will want to choose.
If you’re open to learning, here are some videos created by men for men.
A very needed fresh start
We as a culture have long held the belief that “we shouldn’t speak ill of the dead”, but that often doesn’t help the living to process their past traumas. Semi-deifying an abuser after their death only adds to the mental and emotional burdens of the living victims. Instead, we need to be able to speak honestly and factually about the past. This is very cleansing and allows those old shadows to be released.
My mother’s passing and a deep lesson she learned
“And yet, it’s only when we truly grasp that our time is slipping away that the most beautiful part of us rises to the surface. Perhaps it’s…… Read more “My mother’s passing and a deep lesson she learned”
Why do narcissistic people keep targeting us? Answers and tips below!
I came across the videos Brandon makes to help people understand the narcissists who keep floating into their lives. I highly encourage people to follow his videos…… Read more “Why do narcissistic people keep targeting us? Answers and tips below!”
Overcoming having been othered, and why you may not be as “different” or as rejected as you might believe!
I had to chew on this post by Dr. Stein, Alienation, Music, and Finding a Soulmate, for a little bit, probably because I spent many years feeling…… Read more “Overcoming having been othered, and why you may not be as “different” or as rejected as you might believe!”
Useful phrases to use when people speak down to you
We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling when someone speaks down to us—that awkward moment when disrespect hangs in the air, leaving us fumbling for the right response.…… Read more “Useful phrases to use when people speak down to you”
Teaching our kids (and ourselves) emotional intelligence
Original meme from Facebook; changes in blue by Tamara Teaching our kids emotional intelligence can be challenging with how busy we can all be, but when we…… Read more “Teaching our kids (and ourselves) emotional intelligence”
Love is wanting others to be happy – Dalai Lama
There’s so much going on right now around the world that it can be very overwhelming and difficult to find positivity or not to feel anxious and…… Read more “Love is wanting others to be happy – Dalai Lama”
Donating to tornado victims in St. Louis, MO.
I live in St. Louis, and 3 weeks ago on May 16, 2025, a tornado touched down and decimated parts of Forest Park and neighborhoods north that…… Read more “Donating to tornado victims in St. Louis, MO.”
3 Brave but important questions to ask in a relationship
Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Do you want a healthier relationship but keep hitting some old baggage or road-blocks? Here are…… Read more “3 Brave but important questions to ask in a relationship”
How DOES anger affect our health?
It may seem crazy or wacko to think that anger or our other emotions can affect our health, after all we’re really good at compartmentalizing our feelings,…… Read more “How DOES anger affect our health?”
Book review: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
I was sure I was going to read a sexy romance when I read the blurb to “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover. Little did I…… Read more “Book review: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover”