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All relationships have their ups and downs. Most couples solve their problems by talking to each other, compromising, and balancing the give and take of their relationship. However, if you find yourself in an abusive relationship, you will find that 99% of the time your partner will think that they are always right and that…
Are you a mom that feels guilty about working? You’re not alone. According to a study, only 10% of mothers working full-time gave themselves the highest rating for their parenting. Working mom guilt can be horrible. So how do you cope? When feeling overwhelmed, it’s important to stop thinking of what you’re missing out on…
Being a super parent is important to you. But in addition to being a great parent, you want to be so much more, including excelling at your job; having great relationships; and being an excellent friend and spouse. You also want to have a beautiful, amazing home. That’s a lot of pressure — and stress….
Depression is often referred to as the “common cold” of mental illness. However, this metaphor is very misleading. You definitely can’t “catch” depression from someone and you can’t recover from depression after resting for just a few days. At some point in their lives, 1 in 9 people are diagnosed with depression. It is not…
Childhood innocence is becoming a thing of the past. Children and teens are growing up too fast in today’s world. Kids haven’t changed, but the world around them has changed. Children now have higher anxiety levels and learning problems caused by the tremendous pressure that is being put on them to think and speak like…
Cold weather and the short days of winter can make anyone feel depressed. The lack of light and color of winter can leave you feeling gloomy, annoyed, or fatigued. If you have these feelings every year, which makes it tough to function in the months of winter, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder…
Studies show that two of the main causes for divorce are sex and money, but studies don’t always show the whole picture. “The number one problem—though I prefer the word challenge—in marriage is indeed effective communication,” said psychotherapist Laura Young Surprisingly, communication is the most commonly reported relationship problem. These problems usually happen because you…
It’s that special time of year when stores, TV commercials and magazines are filled with images of joy for the season. However, for many people, the holidays aren’t always so cheerful. They are constant reminders of others’ happy seasons which can be a painful reminder of the lack of happiness and love in one’s life….
Everyone has anxiety. It is a normal reaction to the demanding aspects of our lives and there is plenty of it to go around. Whether it’s paying bills, family arguments or something as extreme as terrorism, a feeling of anxiety helps us to prioritize and prepare for the things we have to face. According to…
Are you an empty nester? Do you have empty nest syndrome like this… Your oldest child is leaving home for their freshman year of college. Your husband is driving them the five hours it takes to get to the college from your house. Since you’ve already visited the university and you know it would be…
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