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Do You Lose Yourself in Relationships?

You might think that truly loving someone means caring about them with all of your being – but you can’t really give all of your being to the relationship. For you to continue to love someone there has to be a “you” to do that loving. So, for the relationship to last, you must focus on your own happiness, as well as theirs.

December 6, 2019 By Dave Smith Relationships dating, love, Relationships 0 Comments

Your pain is a reflection of your love

When you lose someone you love, the pain can be overwhelming. Although explanations alone can never be enough to calm the pain that destroys the soul, getting a better understanding of it can help you during the initial period of acute pain.

December 5, 2019 By Dave Smith Relationships death, dying, grief, loss, Relationships 0 Comments

How to find friends to help you be a better you

It is important to have friends who are a safe haven when life becomes stormy. But truly understanding friendships offer more than just security and comfort: they encourage you to grow and become the person you want to become, or at least explore what you could be. They are what psychology calls a “safe base” for you.

December 4, 2019 By Dave Smith Relationships friends, Friendship, Relationships, support 0 Comments

Managing the stress of care

Being a family caregiver is, by definition, stressful. This is true whether you are helping older parents or a sick relative. Although your efforts can be a labor of love, stress can wear you out. You must “fill your tank” to have the emotional and physical energy to continue.

December 3, 2019 By Dave Smith Relationships caregiver, caregiving, managing the stress of care, Relationships 0 Comments

Signs that it is time to seek marriage counseling

By the time most couples attend their first counseling session, they are very far on the road to irreconcilable differences. There are many reasons why they wait so long. They think the problems are not really that bad and can solve it. They tell themselves that time will take care of it. Life and responsibilities distract or hinder sincere efforts to work in the relationship.