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Signs of Clinical Depression to Keep an Eye Out For

It is perfectly normal to feel depressed or sad and lonely on occasion. When life is difficult, and we lose a job or a loved one, it is normal to feel sadness and loss. However, when those emotions become overwhelming, last for prolonged periods of time and are impacting your ability to live your life, … Read more

The Importance of Having an Outlet

What do you do when you’re angry? When you’re stressed? Confused? What about when you feel on top of the world, or overwhelmed with feelings of love? All these times are when you could utilize various kinds of outlets. Your form of expression can provide a break from the stress and anxiety of life, transform … Read more

The Nature of Jealousy

Where does jealousy come from, and why do we experience it in romantic relationships? There are various theories on exactly what jealousy is to begin with. Some say it is a kind of fear, others agitation, others grief.  No matter where jealousy comes from, we know it when we feel it. If your relationship needs … Read more

Is There a Recipe for Successful Fights in a Relationship?

When you’re in a long-term relationship, you’re bound to hit some bumps in the road. Fighting is never a fun affair, but it is sometimes necessary to resolve an argument and work out a negotiation that ends up best for the parties involved. But you may find yourself stuck in an endless loop of fighting, … Read more

Balancing Time Within Your Relationship

With the ever-present stress of balancing work, family, and kids, it can be easy for the relationship with your significant other to take the back seat in your life. However, with the divorce rates in the United States consistently staying at 50 percent each year, it is important to put your relationship in the driver’s … Read more

Coping with Difficult Family Members

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your family?” It’s true – family members come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes you’re left to deal with someone whose behavior doesn’t go well with your own. It might be impossible to avoid conflict or strife with certain … Read more

Why it’s Sometimes Healthy to be Alone

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In today’s modern world, we are rarely, if ever, alone. Even if we are not in a relationship, we are constantly surrounded by people, connected through technology, and accompanied by music, TV shows, movies, and podcasts. However, there is a multitude of reasons why sometimes it is healthy to be alone, and why we should … Read more