It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."—Hugh Laurie Truth be told, we all lie...

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This holiday is often voted the “most hated” on social media. If you are alone (and don’t want to be) the day can be really difficult. If...

Struggles in romantic relationships are not uncommon, but they need to be addressed in a constructive manner. Here are three common...

If you’re looking for lasting love, if what you were doing worked, it would have worked by now. Perhaps it’s time to listen.  If lasting...

While some songs stimulate greater feelings than others, the scientific tie between music and emotions, such as love, is very real. A...

Are the arguments between you and your partner normal? Do you have more rough patches than good times together? Obviously, those are...

People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be—not what you nag them to be. –Max Lucado With Valentine’s Day fast...

People make time for what they want to make time for.” Though the author is unknown, this saying has become an axiom to soothe distraught...

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It's a given that no one likes to experience relational distress or emotional abuse.  We don't want our relationships to be unhappy or...

What is the opposite of two? A lonely me, a lonely you.” – Richard Wilbur Breaking up is one of the most painful experiences there is....