I have two friends who are polar opposites. One is genuinely kind and compassionate; she’s the one I know I can count on to give me good advice and be there for me when I flop in life. The other friend is somewhat strange, and he does weird things like staring at me, being calm … Read more
The whole purpose of having friends is to connect to someone with whom you share a common interest. Whether it is a shared love for the same things, or hate for similar agendas, it is always unique and a breath of fresh air to bond with someone and call them friend. Friends share secrets and … Read more
If you would like to give a woman a compliment, what is the first thing that comes to mind? If the first thing you think about is her looks, that is because this has become a force of habit. While there is nothing wrong with telling a woman that she looks beautiful, you do want … Read more
Do you come home from work feeling like you’ve just returned from battle? Or a boxing match? If so, you might be working in a toxic workplace. While I know that changing jobs can be scary, I think you’ll agree with me that the benefits for your career, health and emotional well-being are most … Read more
Your child attends school and participates in extracurricular activities. On the surface, things seem normal. But lately, you’ve noticed they’re shying away from challenging situations. Or staying to themselves. And, as a parent (or educator), you can’t help but think they’re struggling with low confidence. So how can you give them a boost? There are … Read more
Ugh. Teenagers and their devices. You feel it too, right? It’s like their smartphones, tablets, and other tech are melted to their hands and they can’t go a second… without responding to the ping of an incoming message or mail, scrolling endlessly on social media platforms, liking, commenting, and sharing posts, and playing games. While … Read more
When it comes to men, relationships, and cheating, I could write a book. In it would be plenty of information on the types of men who have affairs and how to spot them. This way, you won’t have to experience the devastating emotional trauma of betrayal. I’ve been cheated on, and I’m not ashamed to own the experience for … Read more
“What?” What do you mean I’m having a miscarriage?” I asked my gynecologist, frantically. More questions followed. “Are you sure?” “What’s wrong?” “Does the baby have a heartbeat?” I was shocked, confused, in denial, and heartbroken all at once. I finally got pregnant and now I’m losing my baby. I thought I’d forever be broken by the … Read more
When the waiter brings your meal and says “Enjoy,” do you reply with a “You too?” (Even though they aren’t sitting down at your table to share your food.) Or what about when your coworker says they are stepping out to visit the restroom? Do you say something like “Can I come with you?” (Because … Read more
It’s said there are two types of people in this life: those who see the glass as half full and those who see it as half empty. I’ve definitely always seen myself as a glass half full person and not a glass half empty type of person. I try to always look at what I … Read more