valentine’s day – On Life, Hope y todo lo demás…

Dear Valentine, where art thou?

Actually, I do know. You are in every beautiful soul I meet, in every friendship I make. You’re in the eyes of all those I care about deeply. You are present in every unexpected act of kindness. You are also the one that stares at me in the mirror and says, “You are OK, you […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Where is my Valentine?

I always disliked Valentine’s Day because it made me think about my relationship and the long lost love. Have you been in a relationship and felt unloved? I have, and it sucks. Valentine’s Day is commercial all right, but for those who have no one or are in a relationship that doesn’t quite fit […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Break up with a narcissist for Valentine’s Day! Do yourself a favor!

According to Minds Journal “Casinos know it. Animal trainers count on it. Narcissists have perfected it.” Diana Jeffrey couldn’t have explained it better when she says how the powerful emotional tool of intermittent reinforcement can keep you hooked forever. This is what Narcissists are experts at. It does take a special type of person who […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Valentines Day, gifts for her

So, we are not over the holiday gift-giving hangover when right around the corner Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on you! For those who want to prepare in advance, here are some suggestions for her. Gift cards are always a great idea for those who have been together a while. It’s easy, women love them […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Valentine’s Day: That dreaded date.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many feel the excitement of celebrating their love and emotional fulfillment, while others begin to feel the pangs of loneliness creep up.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

How to mend a broken heart.

Our hearts inevitably break as we go through life. Our jobs, friends, lovers, let us down. They leave us or disillusion us, probably from the high expectations we place on them in the first place. That’s far from being bad, though. That these things happened means that we had hopes and were positive and brave […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Valentine’s Day Hangover! The Day After.

Ladies and gentlemen, you can finally relax! This is good news for those who have endured the weeks before the sweet and sour date. Now, you can go back to a gentler type of hopeful living. No more angst, hope, fear, regret, feelings of inadequacy, loneliness and the heart-sinking feeling of unfulfilled expectations. This is […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

I couldn’t say I love you, so I got him a Montblanc

Some say I love you effortlessly, while others like my self have difficulty saying it, feeling it, or even expressing it. Love means different things to different people, but the definition remains: deep caring for someone. As I said, for my self it’s always been hard to utter or express love, so in stead, I […]