Tag: communication
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Vibe Check or Red Flag? How to Vet a Date Before Catching Feelings.
open.spotify.com/episode/1zuXWmPC9fJP5UKMg5hwp6 Testing resilience might look like seeing how someone handles conflict, long-distance, emotional vulnerability, or boundaries—not to manipulate them, but to understand their capacity to stay grounded and grow through challenges.
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How to Regain Respect in a Relationship.
I came across a comment online that posed an interesting question: How do you regain respect once it’s been lost? But what really stood out to me was the original post behind it. It wasn’t just about regaining respect it was about identifying the first and most essential foundation in a relationship. Surprisingly, it argued…
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How Stability Shapes Confidence.
Stability… it’s one of those things you don’t always notice until it’s gone. I grew up in a safe environment. There was structure. Predictability. It gave me a baseline of confidence a sense that the world was manageable. That I could trust it and trust myself. But when that environment became unstable, everything changed. Suddenly,…
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The Sacred Trade: Earthly Loss for Divine Gain
When you’re called to begin a spiritual journey, it often involves a process of shedding—releasing anything that has limited your growth or held you back. This could include material possessions, familiar routines, or even relationships that no longer align with your higher purpose. While these changes may feel like painful losses in the physical world,…
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The True Secret to Attraction: Self-Respect First
One of the most magnetic qualities a person can possess is genuine self-respect. If you truly want to become more attractive to others, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually you must first cultivate a deep sense of respect for yourself. When you honor your own worth, set healthy boundaries, and refuse to settle for…
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When sex becomes currency, not connection.
Often, when we find ourselves in the heat of an argument frustrated, unheard, or emotionally cornered we may instinctively reach for whatever tools we believe will help us win, be understood, or regain a sense of control. And one of the most common but rarely acknowledged behaviors in these moments is manipulation. Most of us…
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When Affection Fades: Money Is Never Enough.
I’ve come to understand why so many relationships, including marriages, eventually come to an end. It’s often because we unknowingly base the value of those relationships on tangible things shared routines, financial stability, physical presence, or material gestures like gifts and vacations. These things, while meaningful, can fade or change with time. But true connection…
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Why Some Men Walk Away After 50—And What to Do Instead.
I was talking with my daughter recently, and she shared something that really stuck with me. One of her close friends is worried about her dad, who, coincidentally, is around the same age as I am. She said her friend opened up about how her father’s been struggling lately. He told her that he just…
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UNTYING THE KNOT: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF DIVORCE WITH PEACE AND RESPECT
It’s so common to think that love should just flow effortlessly, like something out of a movie. But real relationships don’t just sustain themselves on chemistry alone. Sure, that initial spark is exciting and can feel like fate, but keeping a connection strong over time is a totally different game. It takes two people choosing…