Authentic happiness doesn’t depend on what you do or your friends. Quite the contrary, real happiness is something much more than that. Life can be confusing, especially during those years when you're fighting and trying to gain your footing in the world. Self-love is also fleeting and authentic happiness seems like an emotion that just comes and goes. Unfortunately, during so many of…
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…
Many women wonder why men cheat on their wives and girlfriends even if they still love them. Let’s explore the possible reasons for being unfaithful. Nothing feels worse than being cheated and lied to by someone you love very dearly. People who get cheated on feel enraged, frustrated, disappointed, and broken. Both men and women can be unfaithful. However, according to statistics, men…
Deep love is something special, and when we really feel love for someone, we have certain ways of showing it. A romantic connection with another person is special and should be protected at all costs. There are a few habits of a couple who have a deep love for one another that should be revered, as they show us the way to having…
Does your partner's avoidant attachment style rattle your nerves? It's frustrating when someone is unresponsive to your attempts at bonding or kindness. You may suspect that your significant other has an avoidant attachment style but aren't sure. Here are the signs that he or she does and how to deal with them. What Is an Avoidant Attachment Style? Avoidant Attachment sounds like an…
In the Buddhist faith, there are 4 elements of love that make it ‘true’ love. These elements must combine to make love true and long-lasting. They are not magical or even spiritual concepts, they are simply behaviors and virtues that we must hold in regard to love in order to make it strong. These 4 elements of love are easy to grasp, but…
Here are some differences between mature relationships and immature ones that will help you find out what kind of relationship you are in. As the saying goes, you don’t know a real relationship until you are in one, but there are a few signs that your relationship is mature, rather than immature, making it much stronger in the long run. A loving connection…