Okay, apart from honesty, kindness, respect, emotional maturity and a sense of humor, a STEADY ATTENTION SPAN is a key ingredient to making a relationship work. Men…… Read more “A big item needed for a relationship to succeed and how a pause in tech can help”
Category: Relationships
Happy National Tamara Day!
April 10th is National Tamara Day. I have to say I was astonished to see it show up on my calendar. This is definitely better than sharing…… Read more “Happy National Tamara Day!”
Some people stay the same. Not everyone grows. Not everyone heals, or wants to.
Is this your awakening? fb | Buddha’sTeaching One of the deepest awakenings comes when you realize not everyone grows. Some people stay the same. That is their…… Read more “Some people stay the same. Not everyone grows. Not everyone heals, or wants to.”
Does feeling blue send you down a rabbit hole… and have the latest months felt so much more difficult than other winters?
The other day when I left work I started to feel blue. Had it been a scant few years ago, I would have quickly spiraled. I would…… Read more “Does feeling blue send you down a rabbit hole… and have the latest months felt so much more difficult than other winters?”
Is it LOVE or just infatuation?
We want to believe ALL the love songs and Romcoms that what we have is LOVE, but is it really? Have we romanticized infatuation so much that…… Read more “Is it LOVE or just infatuation?”
Can emotional regulation help prevent crime and addictions?
This concept intrigued me when I heard it, and I don’t know if you’ve heard of it or considered it before. Meme from Facebook – author unknown…… Read more “Can emotional regulation help prevent crime and addictions?”
Become an encourager
Look for people’s strengths and support those, instead of seeking out the weaknesses or flaws. A few gentle words of encouragement lift someone else and may give them the strength they need to keep going.
The Paradox of Boundaries
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”
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!”