When we believe people love us it stands to reason that we believe they care about us. Sadly, there are numerous ways that people who SAY they love us, SHOW us that they do not care about us. The question begs, how is that possible? How could someone who loves us not care about us?…

Healthy relationships involve two strong individuals. One person should not allow themselves to become permanently weaker than the other. It creates an imbalance and a loss of control in one’s life. Life is a journey of ups and downs and highs and lows. There will inevitably be weak periods in any individual’s life. That is…

I hope to find love again one day. I hope it’s an ego-less love. The kind of love that makes us not breaks us. I hope the guy I meet: Believes that love is so much more important than being right. Believes that being gentle is a signature of strength. Believes in living a life…

The real problem with most relationships? They revolve around difficult personalities rather than LOVE. It’s a complete contradiction. Yet, we tolerate it as an acceptable norm. We need to elevate the hypocrisy. A tremendous number of relationships don’t end because of a lack of love, they end because an ego (I mean a person –…

Sometimes lately, I sit next to people, my people, the ones that used to know me. The ones I feel most comfortable around. Only there is an unspoken vibe. They stayed with me through the worst of it, they ushered me along and listened (Boy did they listen so much longer than they should have),…

Relationships are complicated, yet so uncomplicated at the same time. They seem easy so individuals jump in feet first and take off. The fact of the matter is that after take-off there is usually not much of an emotional flight plan. Think about that for a moment. In careers, individuals chart a path and what…

Relationships are challenging, even under the best circumstances. They require balance. There are already enough everyday life challenges that can derail a relationship. Therefore, they should stay clear of the following eight dangers. Roles – The more relationships evolve into husband and wife rather than friends, equals, and teammates, the more the equilibrium is lost.…

I am texting a friend. “Now that I have my happy back,” I say. Wow! Not that long ago, I couldn’t imagine that this day would come. I think the overall moral of my story to getting my happy back is to recognize that two wrongs do not make a right. Sure, I wasn’t the…

There are disrespectful personalities and there are disrespectful communicators. It is logical that a disrespectful person would also be a disrespectful communicator. However, an individual does not necessarily have to be disrespectful person to be a disrespectful communicator. There are many individuals who are otherwise polite and respectful, until conflict occurs. The conflict is what…

Love should be so easy, yet it is so complicated. Scratch that! People are complicated. Love is not. 6 Signs a Person is Capable of Loving You Unconditionally: 1. They are confident – Sounds so simple doesn’t it? However, there are people who appear confident, but in actuality lack the authentic confidence it takes to…

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