Your relationship means the world to you, but when a parent is sick or a sibling and you need to be their caregiver, your priorities will need to realign. Full-time caregivers will find that their responsibility can lead to: Depression Stress on the relationship Substance abuse Neglecting a partner It’s difficult to keep a relationship […]

When we vow to love each other for better or for worse, we tend to picture dramatic situations. I vow to love you even when you break your leg, we think, dreamy-eyed, as we gaze into the equal dreaminess of our partner’s eyes. We’re not really thinking about how annoying it will be when spouses […]

Helping a friend is complicated. When a friend is in trouble, you want to help: but how do you do it without injuring their pride? A handout from a friend can be insulting, and, in some situations, it could even ruin a relationship. What are friends for if not to help? The secret is helping […]

The people who care the most about you are the ones who will say the things you don’t want to hear. It’s easy to be friends with people who ignite no desire within you to want more for yourself – change is hard, and it’s easier to just accept things the way they are. But […]

When I turned 38 last year last year I noticed my life was in a bit of a rut. I woke up on my birthday and just felt like something was missing. Immediately I assumed it was because I was alone and not in a relationship so I frantically began dating as the fear of […]

Why do we date? Have you ever realized how interesting the concept of dating and marriage is? You find one other person whom you love in a different way from all the other people you love in your life, and you decide you want to spend your whole life with that one person. But this […]

What’s more fun than a great party? A daytime get-together or a birthday night of fun surrounded by friends is the perfect way to relax. It’s even more rewarding being the host when everything from guests to food to decorations falls into place. Take inspiration from trends and throw in your own twist to personalize […]

It can be an incredible lifestyle shift to begin taking care of a loved one as they get older. Depending on their health, you may need to make big changes in your life and home to make sure they have the care and help they need to thrive. You have a great part to play […]

College is an exciting time. You’re learning new things, meeting new people, and growing as a person. Despite the grueling study hours, many people look back on college as one of the best times in their lives. You’re surrounded by a community, new ideas, and endless activities in which to partake. Coming home from college […]