Valentine’s Day is a big, commercial event these days. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are 15 ways in which to surprise loved ones with a gift that matches their love language. And all of these cost next to nothing.
Category Archives: Love
Fear of Commitment and Fear of Abandonment: 2 Sides of the Same Coin
The same monster in two different disguises: Fear of abandonment and fear of commitment look like two extremes, but are they really just the same beast acting out in a different way? And how do they affect one another?
7 Signs That You (Are Learning To) Love Yourself
Self-love is a hot topic and has been for years. But what does it really mean to love yourself? And what signs can you see along the way that show you are on the right track? Here’s my humble tuppenceworth on the issue.
7 Things Your Children Will Teach You
My children are my greatest teachers. They’ve taught me so much about love, about life, and most of all, about myself. Here are 7 lessons any parent will learn when they have children. What else have you learned?
Is Your Heart Open or Closed? – The Power of Heart Coherence
Do you sometimes feel that space around your heart tightening when you’re upset? Or do you feel your chest expanding with joy? Knowing whether your heart is open or closed can be key in figuring out yourself and your relationship to others.
Healthy Relationship Practices: Learning The 5 Love Languages
What is a love language? What are the 5 types? Why should I learn about this? What can I do with the knowledge? These and lots more questions are answered in this post on the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman!
Why Is My Child Acting This Impossible?
Children can bring out the best and the worst in us. As they learn to deal with the difficulties of life, they can act pretty difficult at times too, just like we do.
Here’s what to remember at these challenging times.
20 Lessons 2020 Taught Me
2020 is coming to a close and I’m taking the time now, before the holidays kick off and the children take up most of my time, for a lengthy reflection and 20 lessons I’ve learned this year. Feel free to add your own lessons learned in 2020 in the comments. I know you must have some!
On Using Sex As a Tool
Sex is used to sell, but we also use it on a personal level. We can use it to make ourselves feel better, or gain interest or power. This, however, comes at a cost.
Romantic Relationships: 5 Things I Learned Over Time
What would your life have looked like if you had been taught how to have a long-term relationship in high school? What do you wish you’d known in your earlier relationships, whether that means they would have lasted or not?
Unscrewing Myself 