When your marriage is going through a rough patch, the last thing you want to hear is generic advice about “date nights” and “communication.” You need concrete, actionable habits that actually move the needle. Here’s your practical guide to rebuilding connection, one small action at a time. 1. Practice the Six-Second Reset Start practicing what…
Ever wonder why you keep falling into the same relationship dynamics, even though you swore you’d never repeat your parents’ patterns? If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, you might be carrying some pretty hefty baggage. Let’s unpack how your childhood might be affecting your adult relationships—and why you’re not alone in this struggle….
Remember when putting in the hours, mastering a craft, and paying your dues actually meant something? Today’s culture seems to have a different take on what constitutes success, and it’s not about sweat equity anymore. Here’s a sobering look at how society’s relationship with hard work has fundamentally shifted. 1. The Get-Rich-Quick Obsession Nobody wants…
Remember when pulling an all-nighter meant bouncing back after a coffee and a shower? Those days are gone, my friend. Your body has new ways of communicating—mostly through various creaks, groans, and sudden betrayals. Here’s how your body reminds you that youth is long gone. 1. Getting Out of Bed Has Become a Sport Forget…
If you were the kid eating lunch alone, picking dandelions at recess, or hanging out in the library while everyone else was… well, hanging out with each other—we see you. But did you know that being that kid actually gave you some pretty unique superpowers? No, seriously! While we might not have appreciated our solo…
Who doesn’t love Costco? I mean, bulk buying what’s better? Not much, but there is a dark side to bulk buying that ends with a garage full of regret. So, what’s actually worth bulk buying, and what’s worth leaving in the aisles? Let’s break it down. 1. Rotisserie Chicken (The Real MVP) Let’s start with…
Let’s talk about those couples who make marriage look like a well-oiled machine rather than a daily wrestling match. Not the ones who plaster their #blessed relationship all over social media, but the quiet partnerships who’ve figured out how to make forever feel like not nearly long enough. 1. They Fight Fair You’ll never catch…
If your childhood came with a built-in critic who could find fault in how you breathed, ate, or talked…this one’s for you. Let’s chat about those deeply ingrained behaviors that make perfect sense when you consider their roots in a childhood where nothing was ever quite good enough. 1. You’re a Walking Apology Machine “Sorry”…
You know what they say about hindsight being 20/20? Well, after 50 years of living, that vision gets crystal clear. Let’s talk about those middle-of-the-night thoughts that keep the over-50 crowd staring at their ceilings, wondering about the roads not taken. 1. Not Buying Property When It Was Dirt Cheap It’s the story that makes…
Some relationships burn so hot they almost burn you alive. These are the partnerships where you fight like cats and dogs but can’t stay away from each other. Everyone’s telling you it’s toxic, but something deeper keeps pulling you back together. Here’s why those explosive relationships might be more than just drama—they might be a…
