...I lost my husband too, and I remember the sheer agony during those early days, and what a difference my best friend made in my life at that time... More >>

Each and every one of us only has a limited amount of time to make a meaningful and purposeful life. So I recommend you don't waste it on people (genetically related or not) who are draining, dangerous, and/or destructive. Here are 4 types of people you need to get out of your life... More >>

People align themselves with other people based on their emotional needs. So a very weak, insecure person who is afraid to make decisions will tend to hook up with someone who is very strong and dominating and makes all the decisions. The irony is, they both are totally insecure individuals... More >>

...I developed a fear of driving on highways. As quickly as it started, it would stop. Eventually, it got worse, and last year I started avoiding highways completely... More >>

Everybody loses, makes mistakes, fails to perform, does stupid stuff, receives criticism, and gets excluded. That's life. We can't make the bad feelings go away, but we can learn to face them without beating ourselves up. Here are some words to give your kids to help them accept the painful facts of life... More >>

We have all had people let us down. Whether it's a spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or child, it can leave you feeling angry, disappointed, and resentful. Here's what to do if someone keeps letting you down... More >>

Under the guise of helping, caring, loving, and supporting, many parents actually end up doing more harm than good. Here are 5 ways you are unintentionally destroying your child's confidence... More >>

When you're a parent, sometimes it takes everything you have just to keep your head above water. Here's what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed... More >>

Many people stay in relationships that they know are bad for them because they are desperate, lonely, or scared. However, red flags only get worse, not better, over time. Here are 5 behaviors that you should never tolerate in a relationship... More >>

There are some basic things you should expect in any relationship, such as honesty and compassion. But counting on people to fill a void (such as one left by a parent) will only lead to a lot of unnecessary suffering. Here are 5 things you should stop expecting from others... More >>