Tag: trust
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Trust Isn’t Given, It’s Earned.
Lately, I’ve seen a lot of questions about trust, which tells me we need to talk about it. Even if you’ve been hurt or betrayed, learning to trust again is essential. Rebuilding trust starts with understanding why it was broken in the first place people often test limits when they think they can get away…
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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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Melinda Gates Said THIS Ended Her Marriage…
I Just finished reading an article about Melinda Gates and her new book, where she opens up about her divorce from Bill Gates. In it, she shares some deeply personal insights about what led to the end of their marriage. One of the key things she mentioned was the lack of honesty between them which…
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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…
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How Ambition Imposed by Women Can Breed Male Resentment.
Women need to recognize that a man’s potential unfolds on his own timeline, not according to someone else’s expectations. If he isn’t at the stage you hope for or ready to meet you where you are, it’s often healthier to step back and move on. He may very well be aware of what he wants…
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Your Tuesday morning fix: Love without shared values, a recipe for conflict.
Just because someone says they love you doesn’t necessarily mean they share your values. Love can be based on emotion, attraction, or even habit, but values run deeper — they shape how a person lives, what they prioritize, and how they make decisions. Someone might genuinely care for you, but still hold beliefs or follow…
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Your Monday morning fix:Wisdom shows itself in the ability to question your assumptions.
Being wise means knowing when to rethink what you believe about life, question your assumptions, recognizing when to challenge your beliefs and then being open to change.
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Ghosting in Relationships: The Silent Heartbreak and Its Emotional Toll.
People often ghost others to avoid uncomfortable conversations or confrontations. Instead of explaining their feelings or reasons for ending a relationship, they may find it easier to disappear. Ghosting is also common in the early stages of a relationship when emotional attachment is minimal. Some individuals ghost simply because they lack empathy or compassion. Psychological…
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Top 5 Communication Problems in Unhappy Relationships.
Communication is at the heart of intimate human relationships, it is literally the foundation on which all else is built. The ability to communicate is an essential skill individuals must master if they are to enjoy close relationships, in fact the ability and the willingness to communicate have been found to be among the most…
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How online dating can lead to Fatuous love.
People look for friendship and potential marriage partners when it comes to online dating. However, people’s perceptions of what constitutes a good relationship have changed over time. Scenario on a 48 year old woman looking for love online: Her profile Mary is a 48-year-old single woman with a 9-year-old daughter. She has been single for…