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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
The source of happiness has often been misunderstood. Some say the emotion comes from within. Others are sure it comes from people, titles, and material possessions. Many of us grew to believe the myth and, by doing so, feel compelled to chase someone else’s idea of happiness. We force ourselves to socialize, chase success, or … 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
When you first meet someone, the world is a beautiful place. The trees are greener, the candy is sweeter and everything is just, well, great. But as the honeymoon period fizzles out, masks begin to slip and reveal a much uglier truth. You find yourself trapped, unappreciated and unloved by the person you’ve given so … Read more
A standard romantic relationship of “boy meets girl” can be uncertain, but when you feel an attraction that’s not physical, you may wonder if you’re somehow broken. Platonic relationships, where you love someone but have no physical desire for that person, are increasingly becoming an accepted norm. My first partner and I were quite confused … Read more