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Relationships
Relationships are nothing short of magical. And tragic. They are a source of immense pleasure! But oh-so-deep pain. We long for them when we don't have them, and sometimes we long to be out of them when we do have them.
You, Living Another Life
When you interact with another person, you're interacting with yourself. That friend, family member, spouse, coworker, or even stranger,...
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Family
As I get older, time with family becomes more special. Each visit, although measured in days, feels like a lifetime rich with meaning....
Nov 29, 20202 min read
You're Wrong
If you think the problem is somewhere else, you're wrong. If you think you hate something, you're wrong. As hard as it might be to...
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Respecting Your Self
A big challenge our ego presents us with is its ability to second guess our decisions. We want to do something, and then someone else has...
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Questions About Quitting
When we feel like giving up, what is it that we really want? When things get so difficult to bear, that we just want it to stop, what are...
Sep 23, 20201 min read
Me, In Here
Pits, deeper than a black hole. Knots, tighter than a vice grip. Uncertainty, thicker than a morning mountain fog. Debris flying,...
Aug 2, 20201 min read
Life Is A Relationship
So much of what matters in life actually has nothing to do with the thing in question, but rather our relationship to it. Pain and...
Jul 15, 20203 min read
Whom Are You Actually Living With?
When you're with your partner, spouse, best friend, or child, are you really with them? Or are you with your own image of them? When...
Jun 10, 20202 min read
The Problem Is Always On The Inside
As we go through life we encounter many problems. For some, life itself can feel like an endless problem, from the moment we're born to...
Apr 12, 20203 min read
You Can't Handle Your Heart
And neither can I. The truth is, none of us can handle our hearts. The very instrument that plays the most melodious, joyful notes,...
Feb 19, 20202 min read
Looking In All The Wrong Places
The things we want We all want fulfillment, so we look for a job. We want love, so we look for another person. We want freedom, so we...
Feb 16, 20202 min read
How To Help Those Who Are In Pain (And Everyone's In Pain)
In case you haven't noticed, people are walking around with enormous amounts of pain. Some people do a good job of hiding it. Others let...
Sep 22, 20194 min read
A Unique But Vital Ingredient To Relationship Success
Relationships are like businesses. In order to thrive, they require consistent effort and a never-ending willingness to succeed. But...
Aug 18, 20192 min read
Just Go For The Ride
I've been going through some difficult times in the past few weeks. Difficult in the sense that the outside world seems to constantly be...
Jul 3, 20192 min read
Have You Ever Wondered Why?
Have you ever wondered why we need the outside world to match our personal preferences in order to feel good? Have you ever questioned if...
Jun 26, 20193 min read
Getting Through That Post-Fight Feeling With Your Significant Other
Ugh. That feeling after you and your partner have a fight. Maybe it wasn't even a fight. Maybe it was a disagreement, or just a weird...
Apr 3, 20193 min read
3 Tips for the Best Valentine's Day and a Stronger Love Life
Ahh, Valentine's Day - the perfect opportunity to talk about relationships. Relationships are nothing short of magical. And tragic. They...
Feb 12, 20195 min read
Pain go away, I stay
Pain. Emotions. Fear. Thoughts. Fear. Despair. Loss. Pit. Hole. Deep. Pain. Stuck. Drowning. No way out. Help. Pain. Fear. Near. Inside....
Feb 9, 20191 min read
Why self-love is not what you think, and how to practice it
Relationships require commitment, and perhaps the relationship that requires the most commitment is the one you have with yourself. Right...
Feb 2, 20192 min read
My golden girl
I want to take the opportunity to be grateful for my relationship, and wish my girlfriend a happy birthday, and a happy golden year! I've...
Dec 23, 20181 min read
Feeling hurt is both sucky and awesome
Feeling hurt is a weird thing. It can either be constructive, and help you in the long-run. Or it can be destructive if we don't know how...
Dec 22, 20182 min read
Another key to relationship success
Relationships about setting your partner up for success. Doing the dishes at night so they wake up in the morning with one less thing to...
Dec 15, 20181 min read
I'm just so thankful
Last night I got pretty emotional lying next to my girlfriend in bed. I couldn't help but be so damn thankful for all the joyful moments...
Dec 9, 20182 min read
The Key To Any Successful Relationship
Relationships are about giving your significant other both what they want, and more importantly, what they need. What they want is style....
Dec 4, 20182 min read
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