Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy – we cling on to them. Not anymore. Starting today we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go: 1. Give up your need to always be … [Read more...]
Fear Change – 10 signs it’s time to let go
Holding on is being brave, but letting go and moving on is often what makes us stronger and happier. Here are ten signs it’s time to let go: Someone expects you to be one you’re not. – Don’t change who you are for anyone else. It’s wiser to lose someone over being who you are, than to keep them by being someone you’re not. Because it’s easier to mend a broken heart, than it is to piece together a shattered identity. It’s easier to fill an empty space in your life where someone else used … [Read more...]
WOMEN, Dating on a Budget ( not for Singles Only), Larry James
In summer, the world is a college student’s proverbial oyster. You can go anywhere, see anything, and meet anyone. It probably helps that summer is oyster season, too. BBQ’ed oysters, YUMMM. Food cravings aside, we created a guide summer romances, along with some interesting stats on meeting that special someone who will make your heart flutter. Keep these tips in mind to keep a new romance afloat, or it may fizzle (unless that’s what you were going for – which is OK, too). Good luck in … [Read more...]
Are You a Prisoner to CO-DEPENDENCY?
A Celebration of Women Cares and wants YOU to HEAL and CELEBRATE Your Life.... Are You a Prisoner to CO-DEPENDENCY? Codependent adults bring their family-of-origin survival skills into their personal and professional relationships, where they only serve to perpetuate the all-too-familiar dramas of childhood. Characteristics of codependency include the following: • Difficulty identifying and communicating emotions • Confusion with roles and rules in … [Read more...]
The Myth of Divorce: ReDating is a Better Option
People who divorce often think they’ll be happier. Statistics say otherwise. A 2002 study by the Institute for American Values showed that 66% of unhappily married adults who didn’t divorce were happily married five years later even when the marriage had serious problems. Only 20% had divorced and happily remarried in the same time period. You’re more likely to end up happily married to the spouse you have than if you trade your spouse for a newer model. Why? Here’s why: Divorce … [Read more...]
8 Reasons to Keep Your Live-In Nanny Out of a Spousal Dispute
8 Reasons to Keep Your Live-In Nanny Out of a Spousal Dispute When someone lives in your home and cares for your children they’re automatically privy to more sensitive information about your marriage than a center-based childcare provider; in some cases, they may be more well-informed about the state of your union than some of your friends and family members. While it can be almost impossible to keep these details completely private from your live-in nanny, there are several reasons why you … [Read more...]
10 Ways Moms Can Pamper Themselves at Home
Being a mom is a 24/7 job, and it should come as no surprise that moms are a pretty hardworking bunch that spend most of their days trying to ensure that their children and family are well taken care of and happy. It’s easy for mom’s personal well-being to get lost in the shuffle of taking care of everyone else; however you have to keep in mind that if you don’t take care of yourself it can be hard to take care of others. Instead of taking the time out of your busy schedule and spending a … [Read more...]
‘Relationships are a Full-time job, don’t apply if not ready’
To have a really terrific relationship you don't have to do everything right. Human nature pretty much says that you won't always get it right. However, you DO have to stay focused on doing whatever it takes, all of the time. Do what your conscience tells you is right. Shower each other with Love. If that sounds like a full-time job... it is! While I realize that this is an awesome "take responsibility for your relationship" assignment, if you really love each other this mission is … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Scare Off Your Boyfriend
Finding the right guy isn’t easy. Scads of self-help books, talk shows and magazine articles are dedicated to the art of finding, and keeping, a man. Even the most fiercely independent women can find themselves searching for Mister Right, then inadvertently scaring them away with these ten early-relationship snafus. Here are 10 'early-relationship' snafus to avoid, giving the first year or so a chance: Drop the Premature L-Bomb – One surefire way to send a … [Read more...]
10 Signs His Parents Hate You ~ Mary Edwards
10 Signs His Parents Hate You Are you anxious about getting on your boyfriend’s parents’ good side, but feel like it might not be going as well as you’d hoped? Not sure how that’s working out, and nervous that they secretly hate you? There are some definite signs to look for to figure out if he’s parents fondness of you is feigned or not, and we’re here to share some of them with you. Take a look at these 10 signs his parents hate you: 1] They invite you over for dinner. That’s great! … [Read more...]