A true friend offer many benefits. There’s a friend who goes with you for lunch; you have one who goes for coffee and another one who will shop with you. But have you heard about a “couch friend?” A couch friend is someone you feel comfortable with. You can hang out on the couch for hours …
Reflections
Knowing if you’re in a relationship with a controlling person is not always easy. While some are obvious, others use sneaky methods to control you. It might start in the early stages of your relationship with your partner, wanting all your time and knowing everything about your life. This feels nice initially but becomes overwhelming …
Losing someone you love can change your life. You’ll miss them and wish they were still with you, and you’ll ask yourself: how to cope with their death?. Remember that feeling sad, alone, mad, or even finding it hard to focus or sleep is okay. If you were taking care of them, suddenly having lots …
Divorce is the legal dissolution or termination of a marriage, resulting in the formal end of the marital relationship between two individuals who were ‘made as one’ by marriage. But beyond its legal definition, it encompasses a range of emotional and psychological responses, including grief, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and feelings of loss. Couples …
Life can be a very funny thing, and often times the best approach is simply to laugh. I strongly believe that if we can learn to laugh at our follies, and find a way to chuckle in spite of the hardships we face, we would be able to finally begin experiencing the true joy that is …
Everyone fears rejection at one time or another. Maybe you decided not to ask someone out on a date because you were afraid the object of your affection would decline. Or perhaps you didn’t apply for a coveted job because you were worried you wouldn’t get it. Either way, you may have missed out on a …
Grandparents are wonderful role models for children since they can help care for your kids and provide endless advice and emotional support. Their affection for their grandchildren can be hugely beneficial when raising your child. But some parent-grandparent relationships can also be a source of conflict, particularly if you happen to have narcissistic grandparents. It’s …
Difficult Childhood The path to adulthood is not always easy. For some, their childhood can be quite ideal and relatively trouble-free. Others may have had to endure problematic, complex, and challenging situations at an early stage in their life. The way we face these challenges will determine the kind of life we lead today. In …
To fall out of love is an intricate and often heart-wrenching experience many people encounter in their romantic relationships. The love that was once intense and all-encompassing can slowly diminish or vanish entirely, leaving individuals to grapple with a mix of emotions, confusion, and sadness. The journey into a relationship is filled with optimism and …
Have you been in a one-sided friendship? A one-sided friendship can be painful and hard to handle. There is nothing more disappointing than caring so much for someone who is just passive or shows little to no effort. When you have this kind of relationship, you tend to ask yourself why this person cannot put …
It’s hard to achieve success in life. Most often it takes a lot of work, some degree of talent and sure, a bit of luck. The thing is, not everyone is willing to put in the time and effort required to achieve real and lasting success. Not everyone is willing to put aside the fun …
I ran across an old boyfriend’s picture today. Not just any ole boyfriend, but the one who broke my heart, the one who shattered it into a million pieces, the one I was certain was “the one.” I prayed for him. I waited for him. I loved him. I cried over him. I lost weight …