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Is it healthy to enjoy being alone?  No matter how many friends you've made or how well you get along with family, you're just one of those people who prefer to be alone.  And you… Read More

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You can’t swipe through a dating app without seeing some mention of COVID-19. Or masks (or the lack thereof). Or the vaccine. Take Tinder’s most recent Future of Dating report, f… Read More

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Look up “erotic games for couples,” and you’ll probably find quite a few things you wouldn’t want to see popping up on your screen at work (let alone on your kids&rsq… Read More

One of the most popular hobbies by far is collecting items — either because you enjoy them or because they have market value that’s likely to increase over time.  You probab… Read More

How do you know if a man is hiding his feelings? You're not a mind-reader, after all. And if he has feelings for you, why doesn't he simply admit them?  Or are you imagining things? May… Read More

Have you been wondering if one of the men you know likes you? Are you hoping that he likes you, but you don't want to misinterpret things?  Pre-romantic interactions are filled with que… Read More

At your wedding, you pledged to love each other forever. Both of you meant those words sincerely, but as time goes by, the joys and hardships of life can make spouses grow indifferent to the… Read More

You’re determined to keep it together, bracing yourself for conflict. But when someone you love is angry with you, you hear it in their voice and see it in their faces. And, ready or n… Read More

Has someone recently complained that you are arrogant?  The news might have hurt because you perceive yourself as a pleasant person. You probably had a knee-jerk reaction to reject the… Read More

Are you bored with your boyfriend? And is there at least a chance that the feeling is mutual? Or is your need for excitement or novelty pushing him away?  It's not unusual for couples t… Read More

Creating a vision of the future is a process that begins with your identifying what’s most important to you.  It begins with describing the life you want without sparing the detai… Read More

Remember how your grade school teachers had you make a Mother's Day gift for your mom?  At the time, you may not have realized how much those cut-and-paste crafts and potted marigolds m… Read More

A lot of today’s most popular dating apps — think: Bumble, Tinder and Hinge — follow the same format: You make a profile, swipe through potential matches until you find som… Read More

How many different ways are there to say, “Have a good evening”?  Since your choice of words and overall message depend on the nature of your relationship, you've probably a… Read More

What supplies do you need for a vision board? You’ve heard so much about the benefits of creating one. Maybe you’ve even searched Pinterest for ideas.  And now that you&rsqu… Read More

You want to know how to find your tribe. Where do you even begin?  How can you find people with similar interests, values, and aspirations who will love you and your work? Finding your… Read More

What are some good mantras to use in the morning to give your day an early boost? And what exactly is a morning meditation mantra, anyway?  You know the value of meditation as a daily h… Read More

The specifics on what it means to be a lady are not something universally agreed upon. But research (so much research) has turned up some general rules.  If you cringe every time someon… Read More

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When a married man falls in love with another woman, he discovers just how complicated life and relationships can be. And he’s likely to fight it. The consequences of infidelity are fa… Read More

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When was the last time someone told you, “You are amazing”? Or when was the last time you told someone you care about how incredible they are? Somewhere down deep, you know it&rs… Read More

How do you write a future self journal? And how did this become a thing?  You've heard of vision boards and have learned what it means to have a daily mindfulness practice. In a future… Read More

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How do emotional affairs end? When you've invested yourself in a relationship where you feel seen and valued as you are, how do you fight the temptation to hold onto it?  Why would you?… Read More

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What comes to mind when someone talks about challenging yourself?  Maybe you think your life is challenging enough. Or maybe your last challenge has you a bit nervous about embracing a… Read More

Let me guess, you’ve been using the Tinder for a few weeks (or months or years) and for reasons unbeknownst to you, you’re getting no matches on Tinder. It's frustrating to see t… Read More

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Is it normal to feel this nervous? After all, you’re looking forward to a date with someone who fascinates you.  And while you usually don’t have a problem finding things to… Read More