(Ronald Frederick, Ph.D) By the time I was 20, I already understood that there was more to this thing called love than meets the eye. While falling in love was easy, the staying there and making it work proved elusive.
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Feeling Lonely in Your Relationship — Embrace the Call to Adventure
(Stillness in the Storm Editor) In our increasingly technology-driven world, group activities have become too structured. Our need for adventure, excitement, and novel stimulation often comes through passive means, like binge-watching Netflix, scrolling through social media, or playing video games. One of the greatest joys in life is the adventure of learning how to play […]
Why Is it so Hard to Forget a Past Love?
(Exploring Your Mind) It’s impossible to forget past love entirely. It doesn’t matter whether your relationship was very difficult or just a summer fling. We’re all made up of stories, and love is like a permanent ink in your brain.
A CEO Who Writes 9,200 Employee Birthday Cards a Year Explains the Value of Gratitude
(Erin Elizabeth) Sheldon Yellen is the CEO of BELFOR Holdings, Inc., a disaster-relief and property-restoration company. And since 1985, long before Yellen was chief executive, he has written a birthday card to every employee of the company every single year.
Self-Destructive Behaviors in Relationships
(Exploring Your Mind) What are the most self-destructive behaviors in romantic relationships?
Stop Making Your Children Feel Indebted To You For Being Born
(Justin Deschamps) Being a parent is a heroic effort. Regardless of how well things are going, it’s arguably one of the most challenging and fulfilling experiences of human life. And yet, so much harm and suffering emerge from early childhood experiences. What’s going on?
Yes, Your Cat Loves & Sees You As A Parent, Here’s The Study To Prove It
(Joe Martino) I have had cats my whole life, currently 3 cats live in my house, and throughout the years I have always told people that cats are often misunderstood. I’d say this because so often people would say they didn’t like cats because they were no fun, didn’t like humans and cared only of themselves.
Baby Elephant Runs to Save Man from Drowning
(Erin Elizabeth) Animals are often more human than humans themselves, and we can learn a lot from them. Recently, a video captured a baby elephant trying to save a man that he thought was drowning.
Why Women Fake Orgasm — Why Communication and Proper Expectations are Key to a Vital Relationship
(John M. Grohol) Human sexuality is a wondrous activity. Our understanding of why we act the way we do when we have sex continues to intrigue psychological researchers, since we do things that don’t always seem to make much logical sense. Such as faking an orgasm.
New Study: The More you Hug your Kids, the More Their Brains Develop
(Daily Health Post) To borrow a phrase: love works in mysterious ways. We are born to love and, as it turns out, love and affection are necessary for both optimal positive emotional and physical development. And to be honest, nothing feels better than giving your loved one a warm embrace –or being on the receiving end.
Does Unconditional Love Really Exist?
(Exploring Your Mind) Unconditional love exists, but is it a good thing? After all, conditions and boundaries can help protect your self-esteem and well-being in all kinds of loving relationships.
Police Officer Helps Homeless Man Struggling to Shave in the Rain
(Amanda Froelich) Since the topic of police brutality became a hot button issue, many officers have gone out of their way to demonstrate that not all cops are bad. In Detroit, Michigan, for instance, an officer was spotted helping a less fortunate man shave during a rain shower.
How It Takes Courage to Build Healthy Relationships
(John Amodeo, PhD) The word “courage” is often reserved for entering a battlefield or facing difficult circumstances. But there’s a more subtle aspect to courage that is needed in our close relationships.
14 Relationship Myths That May Be Unraveling Your Love Life
(Victoria Fann) Hollywood perpetuates lots of myths and fantasies about relationships. Related Boredom in Relationships: Why Spiritual Romance is about Self-Growth and Mutual Projects, Service to Others Love Source – Wake Up World by Victoria Fann, September 3rd, 2019 “Though fairy tales end after ten pages, our lives do not. We are multi-volume sets. In our lives, […]
Horse Breaks Down “Emotionally” After Smelling And Hugging Late Owner’s Casket
(Mayukh Saha) We are all aware of the majestic horses – they are animals who are our friends and who may have helped us for time immemorial.