April Fools’ Day is all about pranks, jokes, and harmless deception—but when it comes to relationships, lying is no laughing matter. Take this scenario, for example: A man had been having an affair. His boss, sensing something was wrong, looked him in the eyes and said, “Pretend like this is God sitting right in front…

Rachel’s friend told her she was co-dependent. She found that hard to believe until her friend asked her these questions: Do you often put the needs of others before your own? Is your relationship feeling one-sided? Do you find it difficult to express your opinions or fear that others won’t like you if you disagree?…

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Relationships are incredibly rewarding, but they also require effort, understanding, and self-awareness. When we begin a relationship, we naturally hope it will be one that lasts. However, there are certain patterns and habits that can quietly undermine a connection and lead to unnecessary struggles. Here are some of the most common challenges I see in…

When you love someone, you want the best for them. It’s natural to see areas in their life that could improve or things that could change for the better. But helping someone change, especially someone you care deeply about, is never easy. The truth is people need to want to change on their own. Yet,…

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