Because humans are social, we realize our full potential when we connect with others. It doesn't matter if a person is an introvert or an extrovert, relationships must given top priority - even if the actual number of relationships varies greatly from one personality type to the next.
As an introvert myself, I have fewer connections than many people I know, but these connections offer me everything I need to deal with the task of living (and loving) life. Read on to learn more
Over the past few months I've realized something - letting go of a dream unfulfilled can be a huge relief. My elusive dream involved my sister-in-law. Even after knowing each other for almost ten years, we never became close. Why, I wondered, couldn't we be picture perfect confidants, those who share coffee, share stories, and ultimately, share lives? What made being friends so difficult?
And then it dawned on me. I realized that just because my brother loves her, doesn't mean that becoming "sisters" would work for us. In
During our lifetimes, we all experience great joy as well as deep sorrow. Sometimes, the sorrow can be caused when another either intentionally or unintentionally hurts our feelings. This happens not only between spouses, but between parents and children, and between siblings as well. Old hurts, even from years earlier, can cause one's stomach to churn and bubble when revisited in a memory. Sometimes, relationships may be broken seemingly beyond repair, but maybe forgiveness will salvage the bond.
Recently I lost my mother to cancer. Not only was
Parents have a tough job. Raising a young child can be emotionally and physically tiring to say the least, but once a child hits the teen years, the task of being a parent becomes even harder. However, in order to parent successfully, one must admit that the job of being a teen is also difficult. At this age, a child must go through a seemingly endless stream of developmental stages. That's not easy to do. How, then, does a parent do the best job he or she
A few months ago, I wrote an article concerning my husband's retirement. I wondered how this major life change would affect our relationship. At the time, I felt unsure as to what aspects would change, but I instinctively knew that change was inevitable. In this update, I can report that we have survived the first two months. However, even with our easy going personalities, the process has been a bit bumpy.
The fact that my husband
