This man’s unique Christmas gift to his 9-year-old daughter will teach you an important life lesson. Here is his full letter to his daughter. At Christmas time, it’s easy to get swept away in the hustle and bustle of shopping for presents and the confusion of trying to figure out what to get everyone. Yet, when we are trying to shop for our…
Everyone is suffering when life gets hard, and nothing helps get you through the tough times better than someone you can truly rely on. Someone that knows how to make you smile through the tears and pick you up when you are down. The difficult thing is finding the right person to lean on. Sometimes even the best of friends can abandon us…
There are a few warning signs that you should look out for to spot someone who isn’t ready for a relationship so you can invest your time in someone who is. The first phases of dating are always exciting, getting dressed up and getting to know each other is always good fun. Yet, as time goes on, you can begin to wonder whether…
Introverts have a bad reputation when it comes to relationships and friendships. If you are dating an introvert, there are some things you should know. Introverts are often seen as shy and unsure of themselves, making them difficult to develop a relationship with, when in reality they are usually the opposite. The term ‘introvert’ refers to someone who is not as outgoing or…
Relationships can be complicated at the best of times, but there are some relationships that can turn toxic. How to recognize a controlling relationship? This can sneak up on you, or it could happen all at once, but once it happens it can be detrimental to both partners in the relationship, and to those around them. All relationships can be at risk of…
There are some thought-provoking questions to ask when you seek to deepen your connection with a person, especially if it is a romantic partner. Whether you have been with a partner for ten months or ten years, you can always find yourself finding out more about them and feeling closer in the relationship. You may know their favorite food, their favorite color and…
Saying the ‘L’ word in a relationship is a big step that moves it from dating to serious. There also are ways to express your love without saying a word. The longer you are in a relationship, though, the more you will have said the words ‘I love you.’ Sometimes it can feel as though it doesn’t have the same power that it did…
What makes great friends? Different people can give different answers to this question. Here is what the Buddha said about true friendship. “Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: the helper, the friend who endures in good times and bad, the mentor, and the compassionate friend.” The Buddha, or The Enlightened One, was to a large clan called the Shakyas. Throughout…