How do your relationships impact your happiness? Understanding, communicating and interacting with others in a way that maximizes your well-being and happiness…
A successful marriage takes hard work and a lot of sweat, effort, and tears, but there are obvious red flags that indicate your marriage isn’t a healthy one. One of those red flags is when – as an individual, a wife, or mother – you aren’t valued by your husband. While feeling unvalued can just … Read more
At the stable yard where I was a manager, there was one fellow horse owner who loved to hang over my stable door every afternoon and dump all of her problems on me, my horse, the floor, or the wall. She never seemed to care whether I was actively listening or whether I was part … Read more
Every parent knows their child will go through a rebellious phase while growing up, but it’s truly tragic when that phase becomes your child’s modus operandi. As a mother, it hurts even more when your daughter turns from a rebel to a toxic person. I had to wade through the murky waters of an adult … Read more
Have you ever shared a trauma in your life only to have the person you are confiding in monopolize the conversation by telling you about a bigger trauma they suffered (usually five years ago)? There’s no greater insult to add to your injury when someone you mistakenly trusted shows lack of empathy signs and makes … Read more
Choosing the right partner gives you a better chance of building a respectful, loving, trusting, and uplifting relationship. You aren’t going to enjoy those positive things with a toxic girlfriend who keeps overwhelming you with her nasty attitude. Of course, she doesn’t show up with a sign that reads “I Identify as a toxic.” She’s not going to tell … Read more
Assertiveness is a necessary trait to possess in order to enjoy a positive experience in relationships, at the workplace, and in life as a whole. Incidentally, it isn’t a characteristic that comes naturally for everyone, but you can develop and apply it to progress in life. If you’re someone who is shy or afraid to … Read more
Gold digger. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when a man recognizes a woman only wants him for his money. Sadly, she may already be halfway through his bank account before he realizes her intentions. My ex gave me a debit card to have access to his money anytime. The gesture was a huge sign … Read more
Trust is one of the fundamental pillars of happy and healthy relationships. Trust creates a sense of comfort that you share with your significant other and gives you the confidence to envision a future together. Even though there’s no telling what the future holds, trust helps you find reasons to believe that what you two … Read more
Spending time with a teenager can be an interesting situation and a learning curve for you both. Either they are Chatty Cathy’s where they can’t help but talk about everything (and anything), or they are as quiet as a mouse. A friend of mine had to chaperone a group of teens to a Comic Con close … 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