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Friendship with a member of the opposite sex can be something great to have. In fact, psychologists call it the “jackpot of friendship.” There’s the freedom to discover things about another male or female, without the obligations of a romantic relationship. With that said, you’re either in a platonic relationship or you’re not. There’s no … Read more
Did you know that the term kindness may have come from an ancient Germanic word describing family? Kindness is the essence of what makes human beings uniquely humans. While animals can do wonderful things, they’re driven by instinct, we can choose consciously to be kind, or not. With Christmas coming and winter upon us people … Read more
Trust, from a very young age, plays a significant role in our lives. Whether it’s trusting our parents to catch us when we fall, or trusting our friends to keep our deepest secrets, putting faith in others is part and parcel of life. And rightly so. Knowing that we can rely on someone brings a … Read more
Thinking of giving back? Service towards others is something drummed into us at a young age. You might be thinking about volunteering or wondering what contribution you can make, or you might be curious about the benefits that serving others provides. In this post, we’re going to share some community service quotes to help inspire … Read more
Throughout life, we encounter many unpleasant situations that create emotional discomfort. It’s natural to turn to others for guidance and emotional support when going through tough times. As humans, we forge bonds not just by sharing pleasant moments but also by supporting each other during difficult times. And yet, what’s the difference between venting your … Read more
Are you currently in the clutches of a breakup? It’s never a nice situation to be in and the worst breakups can hold our lives captive. In today’s post, we’ll be sharing with you some quotes and advice that can help you move on to greener pastures or help you in the day-to-day coping of … Read more
Let’s be honest; we all have a pet peeves list that drives us crazy about the behavior of others. Some of our closest friends and family members may be the offenders, who constantly do things that get on our nerves. Unfortunately, many of them know it and still do those things to get under our … Read more
My 36-year-old daughter never learned how to stop oversharing. One day, she ventured out into the freezing cold in her Chewbacca pajamas to help her husband bring firewood inside. She slipped on ice, fell, screamed, “Wookiee down!” and shared it to social media. The following day, she arrived at work to be inundated with dozens … Read more
This year is about to end. Are you ready for the next? There are tons of lovely ways to welcome the new year with a blast. In fact, you probably usually spend New Year’s Eve with your friends and family doing meaningful things together. But what if you want to try something new this time … Read more
Families are the bedrock of our life. Unfortunately, families aren’t often the fairy tales we see on our computer screens. A happy, supportive family is not something everyone has access to. While it can be a challenge to deal with anyone close to you that’s causing you harm, when you add family to the mix, … Read more