Does your child seem nervous, sad, angry or withdrawn at times? Does he cry at the drop of a hat or still have issues with wetting the bed? Does his self-esteem seem low, despite all of the compliments you give him on a regular basis? These are just some of the ways anxiety presents itself … Read more
As women, when we picture the man of our dreams, we think of someone to build a life with. Someone to marry, buy a house and have children with. Rarely, do we picture a man who has already been there and done that. But what if the man of your dreams comes with “baggage”? What … Read more
When my best friend and I were in our 20’s, she dated a married man 30 years her senior. Now married with a child of her own, she still feels shame and regret, for which I always reassure her that it is a part of her past that helped define who she is today. It … Read more
When we hear the word “soulmate”, our minds have a tendency to go to a romantic place where true love exists and all of your dreams come true. Conversely, few people hear the word and think about friendship… a place where sexual intimacy, coupling and romance couldn’t be further from your mind. Whether it’s a … Read more
If you’re reading this, you are as hooked on the bait Ted Lasso throws at you every week as I am. Well, as much as I was. Now that the show has ended, I have mixed emotions. I’m sad it’s over, but also inspired to live my life “the Lasso way”. I am determined to … Read more
One of the things I love most about writing for Happier Human is the new trends and terminology I’m exposed to. As a married woman in her mid-40’s with four kids, I’ve been out of the dating game for almost 16 years. So when I see a term like “breadcrumbing” pop up on the article … Read more
If you are lucky enough to have found that special someone to share your life with… you’re probably counting your blessings. You are also probably starting to daydream about the future… the things you’d like to see and do, the places you’d like to go. It’s only natural. Be it a long-term partner, fiance or … Read more
Courtship is amazing. When you first start dating someone, it’s all sunshine and roses… with some butterflies in the stomach thrown in for good measure. And soon, you’re hooked. You’re in love and thinking about moving in together or getting married. Maybe even adding a couple of kids to the mix. That is when you’ll start … Read more
Insecurities… we all have them. And if you try and say that you don’t, then you’re insecure about what people will think if they were to find out that you do have insecurities. Honestly, our fears over how people view us is really what most – if not all – of our biggest insecurity (or … Read more
Just as adults do, kids run a gamut of emotions every day. They may be hurt, angry, shy, nervous, sad, skeptical, anxious. Teaching them to cope with their feelings in a healthy way is crucial in their social and emotional development… and a skill they will likely carry with them into adulthood. Teaching coping skills … Read more