Life is much easier when you learn from people along the way. It’s especially important to take some lessons to heart if you want to avoid potential mistakes. Here are some things you should never do in life, even if they seem super tempting. You’ll save yourself heartbreak and pain by keeping these tips in…
While your intentions might be good (you do want the best for them, after all), some comments you make to your adult children can sting or just feel a tad outdated. It’s a balancing act, showing you care without crossing the line into overbearing or judgmental territory. Here are some phrases that might be best…
No relationship is perfect. But there’s a difference between natural human imperfection and actual relationship issues. Some of these issues are actually fairly serious. The good news? You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common relationship complaints and how to fix them, (because we’re nothing if not helpful). 1. Trust Issues Of course,…
We’d all like to believe that our relationships are great. I’m sure you’ve said, “Yes, of course I have a healthy relationship with my partner,” or “Yes, of course, we support one another’s dreams,” at some point. But…do you really? Here are 16 signs that you are truly in a healthy, supportive relationship: 1. Your…
Knowing how to apologize is a vital skill. And, as an adult, if you haven’t mastered it, that’s a problem. That said… there are also times not to apologize. If you haven’t mastered this skill, that’s also a problem. There are times when an apology isn’t just unnecessary, but it can even diminish who you…
Whether you’ve been dating for two years or a decade, it’s easy to feel pressure to get married. Maybe you and your partner are perfectly happy with the way things are, but friends and family might make you feel like something is wrong and that your decision doesn’t make sense. If you don’t want to…
When in a relationship, you always want to feel like you’re on solid footing. On one end of the spectrum, some insecure partners cause a ton of anxiety and a lot of problems not only in their own lives but in their partner’s life, as well. On the other side, when you’re in a relationship…
The first date jitters, the desire to make a good impression, and the temptation to embellish the truth just a little bit can be overwhelming when you’re going out with someone new. It’s a natural human tendency to want to present our best selves, but sometimes, that desire can lead to a few white lies….
We’ve all got a little bit of “pettiness” in us, don’t we? It’s those tiny acts we do that might seem a bit vindictive on the surface, but deep down, they just feel so darn satisfying. Whether it’s a subtle dig at someone who’s wronged you or simply reveling in someone else’s misfortune, these little…
At one point, you were probably madly in love with someone, only to later realize what a massive mistake you made. These days, you look back on the relationship and think, “I should have known better.” After all, there were probably some giant red flags waving right from the beginning. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, you…
