We live in a world where happiness and to live a happy life is the goal. We’re always seeking and striving for it. Oftentimes we find it until we don’t have it anymore. But only those who truly understand know that happiness is not a constant, and it cannot be *bought*. At the end of […]
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Straight up, I hate social media now more than ever. Do I use it? Yes, but I’ve only grown to see how barren, tainted and useless it truly is. I literally only have a FB account for the Marketplace, but if I’m honest, I’m always one click away from deleting every account. While the title
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I’m 34 going on 35 this year, and over the last decade my mind has shifted as to what makes me feel beautiful. And in the last handful or so years, I’ve basically done away with the desire to look or feel “sexy” – with the exception of for my husband. I explain a bit
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If your partner has an anxious attachment style, what you say matters, and there are things you can say that are helpful instead of hurtful. Those who actually read this post are most likely to have an anxious attachment style (not to be confused with the fearful avoidant attachment). Because, alas, I would bet it’s
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Your relationship may not be getting better like you think. In fact, certain signs can point to an illusion that your relationship is improving when actually it may be taking a turn for the worst. I notice this quite a bit –men who genuinely believe their relationship is *improving* when actually it’s the opposite. She’s
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Why gentle? Well, because not all friendships end chaotically, out of strife or neglect. In fact, I would argue that many friendships outgrow themselves prior to ending in conflict. This fact was definitely inspiration for my post on why I stopped forcing friendships in my life. What usually ends in discord and animosity is a
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WAIT! Before you read on, please know that these are MY personal top 3 for best Key Lime Pie in Key Largo. I know three doesn’t seem like many, since it’s nearly impossible for any key lime pie to be bad. Even the frozen ones on a stick are hard to beat. I’m narrowing it
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What does it mean to be a strong, independent woman in today’s culture? This can apply to the independent woman, in general, but this also goes for the single, independent lifestyle or mindset, too. Many would probably no longer view me as fitting either of those categories. After getting married, I guess, I’m unlearning A
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What does getting your life together or having your life in order mean to you? To all my girlies, besties, ladies out there – if you’re on the “getting my life together” train, I want you to remember something! This looks different for everybody, and a lot of it depends on whether you’re following what’s
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I love Christmas, but I will admit I have a very different kind of love for the season and its traditions, especially now that I am married. And I think Christmas traditions for couples are super important in relationships and marriage. This involves including your spouse when it comes to favorite pastimes and Holiday traditions,
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