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9 Tips for Making a Long Distance Relationship Work
Some people scoff at long distance relationships, claiming there's no way they will ever work out.
My own marriage, however, is proof that they can. My husband and I met on a work trip, and dated long-distance for almost a year. Even now,…
3 Things That Happen When You Stay Together “For The Kids”
Nearly half of American marriages end in divorce.
However, the word itself still carries a stigma with it - especially when children are involved. Many couples feel pressure to stay in a marriage that is not working for the sake of their …
3 Ways the Wonders of Our Modern World Increase Our Anxiety
The convenience of our modern world is an incredible thing. We have endless information at our fingertips. We can have a sandwich, a car, or even a message delivered to our door at a moment's notice. We can communicate with friends and…
5 Things We All Say to Our Children – And Why They’re Awful
“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom,” wrote Umberto Eco.
What are you teaching your children when you aren't…
Can Our Idealism Cause Us to Miss Out on Happiness?
As Sam Keen wrote, “Love isn't finding a perfect person. It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly.”
It's never a good idea to settle for less than we deserve. This can lead to a lifetime of boredom, unhappiness, and dissatisfaction.…
The Surprising Key to a Lasting Marriage
Marital expert John Gottman has been studying happy and unhappy couples for decades - and his findings still manage to surprise us. In a recent study, Gottman followed 130 newlywed couples for twelve years of marriage to identify factors…
Facebook Users May Be Narcissists – But At Least They Are Happy
We all know that people who over-indulge in social media can skew toward the narcissistic. Study after study has proven this. Also, we can see it with our eyes. However, recent research shows that our image of the self-absorbed selfie taker…
Why Are Millennials So Stressed?
Most millennials seem to be living in a world of chronic and unreasonable anxiety. According to The American Psychological Association, adults aged 18-35 are experiencing more stress than any other generation. College students in…
Science Confirms Benefits of LSD
Over fifty years ago random, covert and often dangerous experiments with LSD were conducted by the CIA.
The subjects were unwitting American civilians and military personnel and the outcomes could fuel your worst nightmare.…
Is a Terrible Job Really Better Than No Job at All?
Conventional wisdom dictates that a job - any job - is better for our mental health than unemployment. This line of thinking makes sense. After all, our wallets need income - any income - and financial stress can contribute greatly to…