I opted out of the dating world a couple of months ago, feeling discouraged with what I was encountering. I wasn’t on the buzzy dating apps, instead…… Read more “What women say vs what men are hearing… in the dating world”
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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”
Green flagged – people who are considered good people have these traits
We’re hearing so much about how to recognize people who may be toxic or not a good it for us, yet we still need to hear more…… Read more “Green flagged – people who are considered good people have these traits”
“Why are you still single?”
“Why are you still single?” A feared question that gets asked at family gatherings, and it often elicits feelings of shame or feeling less valuable, even if…… Read more ““Why are you still single?””
Life will continue to go on… choose the direction you wish to go
During the holiday season, we can get a lot thrown at us, to the point that we can feel like a lonely island in a tumultuous sea.…… Read more “Life will continue to go on… choose the direction you wish to go”
Are you co-dependent and trying to hang on at all costs?
I was shocked to find out I was co-dependent years ago. I thought I just loved very deeply and was mystified why it wasn’t reciprocated. When my…… Read more “Are you co-dependent and trying to hang on at all costs?”
19 signs of a healthy relationship
When we see the type of headlines as above, we often associate them with romantic love, but many of those tips can apply to other relationships too.…… Read more “19 signs of a healthy relationship”
Saying goodbye, forever
This past week a friend buried her husband. They were together for six beautiful, love filled years. Theirs was a romantic first meeting, and what followed was…… Read more “Saying goodbye, forever”
Changing ourselves and others
For quite a number of years we have been advised not to change ourselves for another person, based on the idea that too many people have lost…… Read more “Changing ourselves and others”
Misunderstandings in communication styles can lead to deep divides and fighting, Part 1
Relationships, any relationships are tricky to navigate when we’re trying to communicate with someone else, and I think, especially difficult in a love-type relationship. Photo and quote…… Read more “Misunderstandings in communication styles can lead to deep divides and fighting, Part 1”
“What kind of love do I allow in my life?”
Artwork by Tamara KulishAvailable on Fine Art America Here are a few questions many men and women have at various times: “Will I meet someone special?”, “Will…… Read more ““What kind of love do I allow in my life?””
Is Love Enough to Help Someone Kick a Drug Habit?
The other morning the quote below surprised me in my Inbox, and I feel it directly relates to the struggles with addiction as well as the difficulties…… Read more “Is Love Enough to Help Someone Kick a Drug Habit?”
Confessions of a Former Anorexic
Life Rhino – Let nothing stand in your way “Be kinder to yourself.And then let your kindness flood the world.” – Pema Chodron I am a former…… Read more “Confessions of a Former Anorexic”
Because Being KIND is AWESOME!
Credit: Natural Life “Because Being KIND is AWESOME!” Kindness is never out of season! There’s never a bad time to be kind. Photo and quote by…… Read more “Because Being KIND is AWESOME!”
Never lower your standards just because you are lonely. It is better to be by yourself than to be with the wrong person.
LoveWideOpen.com “Never lower your standards just because you are lonely. It is better to be by yourself than to be with the wrong person.” Don’t. Ever. Settle.…… Read more “Never lower your standards just because you are lonely. It is better to be by yourself than to be with the wrong person.”
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