I believe in dating with intention. Because what is the point in getting to know someone you don’t plan on having stick around? A first date is also the initial opportunity to uncover any red flags, or potential ones. This means making the most out of that first date – asking the right questions and […]
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These are vows you should not only make but continue to keep. These are vows not only for yourself but for your relationships. And regardless of how others make it seem, self-love is not selfish. It is not arrogant, greedy, uncompassionate or egotistical. It is, however, threatening to those who lack it and who thrive
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In need of a quick, simple dessert without all the hassle of making an entire dish for 10+? I got you with this caramel apple dump cake, but you’re going to need ramekins. It’s a purchase you won’t regret if you’re big on making single-serving or recipes for two. This recipe is the perfect fall
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Defensiveness – it’s the gut reaction to defend yourself when you feel someone has said or done something unfairly or negatively to you. This is instinctive – it’s biological – that when you feel attacked you will either shut down, run away and hide or retaliate to protect yourself. You know all too well what that feels like. The blood
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The Holidays can easily be one big stress ball for many, even couples. This is especially if you are dealing with a spouse who won’t respect your needs, compromise, or share the Holidays. And, hey, if you are that spouse, listen up – you need to read this post more than anyone. More importantly, we
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This post received complimentary product by Kisses 4 Us® in exchange for a gift guide recognition. The Holidays are right around the corner! Um, yesterday was June I thought? And that’s what happens when you blink. Before you know it, you’re trying to remember all the things you came across throughout the year and said
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Seriously, who doesn’t love a good classic? This scratch chocolate cake with buttercream frosting literally takes the cake. Nope, no store-bought boxed cake, here! It’s perfect for that upcoming Holiday feast, special occasion (birthday or anniversary, anyone?) or date night splurge – just simply add cinnamon and nutmeg (as stated in the ingredients list). The
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And vice versa! With gaslighting being repetitive manipulation as a way of control, it’s almost a guarantee you have been gaslit at some point in your life – even thanks to politics, marketing, and the media. Gaslighting in relationships is no different, which means it could be coming from you. Hello….is it you? Are you
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Forgiving someone who hurt you and trusting them again isn’t easy. Not impossible but not effortless, either. If it were impossible, that can indicate how little importance that person is to you. Though its still incredibly painful when having to bear the question of how to forgive your partner who hurt you, as well as
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I’m probably following the blog bandwagon with this post, but eh – why not? The interesting thing is I come across more bucket lists or To-Do-Before-I’m-30 accomplishment posts that are rather nostalgic than celebratory. I can’t help but feel like turning 30 is that dead end zone of my youth, and that’s not how I want
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