So your boyfriend’s birthday is coming up, and you want to do something that will bring you closer – something that shows him how much you love him. Something as special as he is. You want it to be fun for both of you, within your budget, and memorable. But coming up with original ideas…
It’s not just your family. More and more adult children are sharing a roof with their parents. Sometimes it’s a matter of economic logistics because the cost of living has risen exponentially, but wages haven’t increased in decades. Other times it’s a matter of senior-care costs. Families consolidate when elderly parents have reached the “need…
Setting boundaries with controlling parents can be challenging. Emotions are flying around from every which way, but there’s also a lot of love and respect in the mix. You don’t want to hurt your parents’ feelings; you know they’re doing the best they can, just like the rest of us, but at the same time,…
Do you feel like you sometimes repel men instead of attracting them? If you’re trying to find a mate or have a meaningful relationship with someone, it can be difficult if you have certain personality traits that men find intimidating. Yes, you should be a strong woman with a good sense of herself. But perhaps…
Are you one of those people who tend to put themselves last – or at least not at the top of your own priority list? As noble as it may seem to give most of your time and energy to others, it’s not a good thing for you or the people you care about. The…
Do you want to get to know your partner better? Good yes or no questions can provide insight, start a conversation, or simply fill the time. You can take turns asking each other these questions, ask a few each night, or go through the whole list in an evening. If you don’t have a partner,…
It can be hard to give yourself a pat on the back – even a well-deserved one. No one wants to appear to toot their own horn or brag about their accomplishments. A “look at me” attitude can be off-putting to others, especially those who can’t celebrate the successes of people around them. But being…
You finally ended an awful relationship and feel like a sad sack of mixed emotions and raw confusion. Regret. Hurt. Anger. Sadness. These are normal reactions to the end of a love affair gone sour. You keep asking yourself, “Why did I hang on so long? What went so wrong when we were once so…
“I still love you, but I’m not in love with you” is not just a line from the movies. It’s absolutely possible to still care deeply about a partner, even if you know that partner isn’t the one. It’s also possible to end the relationship amicably and while doing your best to hurt their feelings…
You’ve had at least one or two in your life, right? Those fake friends who are snakes in disguise. They abuse you, use you, and pretend to love you – only to stab you in the back or kick you to the curb when it suits them. Or when you have nothing else to offer…
