Turn these 7 self-talk phrases around. — One of the biggest things that holds people back from finding love or living a fulfilling life is the internal story they’re telling themselves about themselves. We’re all guilty of negative self-talk in one area or another, but most often it seems to show up in the areas of love…

It’s not as difficult as you think. — You might think this article isn’t for everyone, but I actually believe it is. Introverts, extroverts, ambiverts — we can all unite in the reality that the quality of our lives is largely influenced by the types of people we spend our time with. There are, of course, going to…

You can’t control how others act, but you can control what you tolerate from them. — There’s a silent question that our subconscious asks every single day without us even realizing it: “What type of treatment am I willing to accept today?” We ask this question in our relationship, in our workplaces, in our family lives, in our friendships — we just don’t often phrase it…

(First, you have to stop giving time to the wrong ones). — If you feel like you’ve fallen victim to negative dating patterns in the past, rest assured that you’re not alone. I have worked with and spoken to hundreds of people who feel like they’re spinning in circles when it comes to dating. Where are the good men/women? Is anyone even…

The small things really are the big things. — Now more than ever, we judge relationships based on the snapshots we see on social media. How happy do two people look in that very moment? We then take that image, and assume that the entire relationship always looks like that. As we all inherently know, this simply is not…

Boundaries are a sign of self-worth. — Our emotional boundaries are the very things that determine what (and who) we allow into our lives, where our energy is focused, and what types of treatment we are willing to accept from others. Often, a lack of self-worth can cause us to lower our standards and loosen our boundaries…

5 Major Differences. — Love may not be something we traditionally consider as being “mature” or “immature,” but the truth is that our ability to — and ways of loving will mature (verb) over time just as we do. We can easily see the evolution in ourselves and our relationships over time (hopefully) if…

10 red flags you shouldn’t ignore. — Life brings us many challenges, but perhaps one of the most challenging at all…is admitting that we’ve chosen the wrong partner. The implications of such are vast. It makes you question your own judgment. You’re worried about what other people will think. Are you supposed to go back and delete…

Respect is earned, not given. — Respect is one of those interesting terms that puts some people on the defensive because they think it signals bowing to authority, or an imbalance of power in a relationship. This in itself is a problem with today’s relationships. We need to respect each other as equals, as partners, as…