From a young age, we learn that unconditional love is the standard, the ideal. It’s what we should strive for because that’s how Prince Charming loved Cinderella, how Aladdin loved Jasmine, and how The Prince loved Snow White. Fairy tales, TV shows, movies, novels … all of them embody this concept of loving someone unconditionally, … Read more
If you are a pet mom or pet dad, you know how deep that bond with your fur baby stretches. The love you have for your pet is so much more than just loving an “animal.” But, sadly, pets have a much shorter life expectancy than people do, and you will have to face their … Read more
It was one of the most painful moments in my life when my boss verbally harassed me at work. With one short phrase, “Perhaps you should wear revealing blouses to make more sales,” he slandered, embarrassed, and belittled me. The insinuation was that I had no skills in my job other than using my body … Read more
As a workplace leader, you have many responsibilities that many don’t consider from the outside looking in. Additionally, your performance is evaluated by external factors… like your ability to manage every situation, motivate others to grow, and cause the business to increase. To keep the business going, you must keep your employees motivated. And while it … Read more
We all love movies with a dark, loner-type man who lives on the fringes of society and who is laced with an air of mystery. This independent character is a popular figure in the entertainment industry, and multiple movies have crashed through the box office because people love watching this type of man in action. … Read more
I think we would all agree that the changes we have seen, and the things we have witnessed since 2020, have brought on some complicated and unusual challenges for many people. As we are trying to navigate through life, we often do so with the weight of anxiety, stress, and uncertainty of the future on … Read more
Have you ever felt like you were being turned into a marionette or a string puppet by someone who you know or love? Being manipulated or having manipulation tactics used against you is typical of psychological warfare, except the battlefield is your home, life, and day to day existence. While we all want to get … Read more
My friend has been dating a man who I seriously believed may have been put together Frankenstein-style from two types of men. He’s part alpha male and part beta male, but also nothing like the two at all. One minute he’s romantic, the next he gets clingy, and then he’s oddly at peace with the … Read more
A letter to husband who hurt you can be an effective way to communicate your thoughts and emotions. I find this to be the case, especially when the problem is complex. Such a letter can do wonders when you can’t seem to find the right words or tone of voice to express yourself verbally. I’ve lashed out … Read more
I recently ran into two friends from my past. Sarah has always had such a great vibe and energy about her, while I can only say that the other ex-friend is a Debby Downer or Gina Gossip. You know people like this, too, right? And that’s no surprise considering that everything in the universe is … Read more