What nobody should live without.

  Looking around you’ll notice that many of the things you own are not that essential, and you could easily do without them. Of course, we can always find an excuse to call a “want” a “need,” as I often do. Many of the things we think we need only serve to overcrowd our lives. […]

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The road to relationship failure.

Is there a predictor of failure in relationships? According to marriage expert John M. Gottman, PhD, there is. We are often blind to the obvious, and keep hoping for things to get better when our relationship holds all the signs of heading south. Of course, there is no perfect relationship, but there are many things […]

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Is the love over and should you leave?

If you are asking yourself whether or not you should leave your relationship, that in itself should be a red flag. But breaking up isn’t so simple, especially if you have kids. Asking your friends for advice might leave you even more baffled. So, instead of bending your friends’ ears for advice you probably won’t […]

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What makes your heart grow?

When you’ve protected yourself from harm by staying away from people half your life, and then join the crowd, you are amazed at how much better it is to risk being hurt and feel your heart beating again through the thoughtful acts of kindness that others offer you. Our hearts grow bigger for different reasons. We feel […]

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Why are we attracted to jerks?

  Bad boys, or jerks, in everyday jargon, are defined by Psychology Today as: Narcissistic, emotionally unavailable, highly extroverted, rude, reckless, irresponsible, somewhat psychopathic; as lacking sensitivity towards people, or merely lacking empathy. However, they also have the alluring traits women fall for: Charisma, extroversion, fun and confidence. There are six primary reasons why women are attracted […]

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