Todays post is going to be a little bit different. It is not very family or relationship focused, although I do believe these principles are true within the family. Today is just me getting a few thoughts and feelings I had off my chest. We have all seen the recent chaos in the world. ItContinue reading “Why Hate is the Least Effective Way to Create Real Change”
Tag Archives: Love
Should I Trust You?
This particular post is geared towards those who are currently dating and trying to establish long term relationships. It is based off of what I learned from the book How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk, by John Van Epp PHD. With any close relationship, but especially romantic ones, one of the pillarsContinue reading “Should I Trust You?”
Chemistry
Why do smart people fall in love with jerks? Why do two people who seem perfect for each other never start a relationship? The answer to these questions might have to do with the concept of chemistry. To me chemistry is a feeling of attraction and easiness with a person. You find them engaging, youContinue reading “Chemistry”
A Rant About Adoption Comments
As my husband and I go through the adoption process there have been a few things that people have said that have gotten under my skin. I understand that the people who have made these comments don’t mean to offend, so I don’t really hold it against them, but their comments underline a problematic attitude.Continue reading “A Rant About Adoption Comments”
Asking for Love
It may come as a surprise to some that in most marriages we and our spouses are asking our partners to show that they love us multiple times a day. You may think, I don’t remember asking my spouse to prove their love to me recently? While it’s unlikely that you said those words toContinue reading “Asking for Love”