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As a child, there were a few celebrities I imagined being. I could see myself performing on stage like Janet Jackson, especially after Rhythm Nation hit. I could see myself in one of Arnold Swarzenegger’s action films mouthing off one-liners to match his. Many of us have had similar experiences. We’ve all looked up to … Read more
We don’t always understand our parents, even when we are grown and have kids of our own. Yet, there will be times when our elderly parents become more irrational than usual. That’s just reality. Whether it is due to a loss of mental faculties or aging, parents can become beyond difficult… and handling temper tantrums and … Read more
So you’re ready to propose and you know you want to do it over dinner. But here’s the question: Should I propose before or after dinner? A marriage proposal is one of the most pivotal events in the lives of both the person proposing and the person who is being proposed to. Without question, your … Read more
We have all heard the phrase, “I love you, but I’m not “in love with you.” Being “in love” is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Moreover, just knowing that someone thinks glowingly of us in return is a blessing. Yet, just the statement alone of loving someone while not being in love … Read more
Even a healthy divorce is a time of stress and challenges and can affect your mental health and well-being. Divorce is usually not simply the end of a long-term relationship but also involves significant changes in your living situation, financial health, and family dynamics, all of which are stressful. Affirmations for divorce can help give … Read more
I believe that if we took a poll of our readers, we would find that many of them (myself included) have been in relationships with at least one person that changed us. Some of those relationships left us feeling generally cheerful and happy. You had a sunny disposition toward life and the possibility of finding … Read more
Jealousy and envy are often considered some of the more destructive human feelings. Jealousy often makes us do incredibly harmful things, both to ourselves and to the people around us. When you are jealous of someone you experience a plethora of negative emotions, it brings out the worst aspects of us. We’ve compiled a list … Read more
Family is the most important set of relationships we will ever have. Interactions with our parents and family members, beginning in childhood, shape our core beliefs about ourselves and the world. Daily interactions with our closest loved ones can create a positive mindset or perpetuate negative patterns and habits. Family affirmations can help re-frame old … Read more
Our relationship with our caregivers is the foundation on which we build all future relationships. How our parents and grandparents respond to our emotional needs dictates how we relate to attachment, emotional security, and rejection. When you grow up in a family environment characterized by abandonment, trauma, or inconsistent parenting, you develop a deep sense … Read more
As I have learned in life, most people do what they want to do. In any relationship, regular communication is key if a person loves and cares for you on any level. Unfortunately, many of us chase after the love and affections of others. We do this because we are convinced that somehow that person … Read more