We all long to find good friends who will stick with us during both good and bad times. Look for these five essential qualities of a true friend to recognize them and make them part of your tribe. (Estimated reading time:) “A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” —…
Why Our Relationships are Our Greatest Teachers
When we have the right perspective and approach, we will see that our relationships are our greatest teachers. This includes the bonds we have with those we love and those we dislike. These five lessons will motivate you to look for the wisdom in all your connections and boost your growth. (Estimated reading time: 6-7…
Toxic People: How to Deal With Them Without Losing Your Mind
Toxic people can wreak havoc in your life. Learning how to deal with toxic people requires that you develop your self-esteem and learn how to identify and address bad behavior from others. (Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes ) “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times, shame…
5 Rules to Follow When Trusting Others
Trust is the foundation of all relationships. Knowing who is worthy of your trust requires discernment and deliberate choice. There five rules will make this process easier when deciding if someone can be genuinely trusted and if you can count on them. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “When someone shows you who they are, believe…
5 Simple Steps to Reading People
When you master the art of reading people you become a better communicator and a stronger judge of character. However, not many of us know what we should focus on and how to avoid deception. Become a master at reading people with these five steps. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “To know what people really…
5 Signs That You Have Truly Forgiven
Forgiveness is not an easy process for many. It often takes effort and time to get to a place where we can let of the hurt and move on. But how you know if you have truly forgiven someone? This post describes five signs that indicate whether you’ve reached this state. (Estimated reading time: 5…
Why Being Vulnerable is the Only Way to Real Connection
We’re wired for meaningful connections, but every time we get hurt we feel the need to close off our hearts. Being vulnerable is the only way to form genuine connections. Find out how you can take on a healthy and balanced approach while opening up to others. (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes) “It is not…
The 6 Types of Love: How to Experience them in Your Life
Society’s fixation on romantic love makes us believe that it’s the only source of love available to us. We can experience more love in our life if we see that there are different shades in every relationship. The ancient Greeks created six words to capture the essence of all six types of love. (Estimated reading…
The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Setting healthy boundaries is the key to maintaining relationships where we can get our needs met and stay true to our identity. These four tips will help you develop a balanced approach to creating healthy boundaries. (Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes) “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when…