Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Relationships

Being from Somewhere

by Jan Keyes My friend and I followed Sue up three floors of wooden stairs outside her barn to her loft apartment at the top. The brick wall on the quirky …

When Your Ex Boyfriend Is Acting Stubborn – Use Male Psychology To Make Him Sweet

Your ex boyfriend is being cussed and it’s driving you loopy. When he broke up with you, he stated you may nonetheless be mates, however now he will not even …

Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back – Discover How to Use Reverse Psychology to Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back!

If you want to get your ex boyfriend back a little reverse psychology may be what you need to win your ex boyfriend back. Now this may sound complicated but in …

Men Who Marry Chubby Women are 10 Times Happier (Says Science!)

Ladies with curves have been getting more and more recognition here lately. This is with good reason. One study recently conducted by the department of …

How To Get Popular According To Psychology – Psych2Go.net

Is being popular really that important? A lot of people would say yes. It’s not just about stroking one’s ego, it actually makes sense logically to try to …

Resurrection – My Perfect Easter Gift

by Candy Czernicki When I was a kid in the ‘70s, my favorite toy – even more than my Barbie Dream House – was the Viewmaster. You put these little …

How to Recover from a Relationship with a Broken Heart

by Gypsy Jonson The pain of a relationship failing is perhaps one of the greatest sufferings that any of us will face in life. But, there are ways in which you …

Rules For Life – Answers or Excuses

by Ken La Salle Welcome back to my continuing series of Rules For Life. Most of these essays are inspired by personal experience and this one is no different, …

Tips on How to Heal a Broken Family for a Happier Christmas

by Todd Griffin Christmas time is a time of celebration, fun, and a time when families come together. Unfortunately, not all families are as close as others …

4 Things That Tear a Family Apart

by Aleksandre McMenamin The bond of family is an incredibly powerful one. A family is essentially a naturally built-in support structure for your life, and to …

Wedding Plans

by Nikolas Wong Giovanna was soon to be married to her fiancé, Charlie. I rarely saw them, which made saying ‘congratulations’ difficult; so I invited …

Maintaining a Healthy Relationship between a Parent and a Young Adult

Family dynamics change over time, especially as children grow into young adulthood. Minors make the transition by starting to take on adult responsibilities …

Dating Red Flags for Single Parents

If you are a single parent re-entering the dating scene, your list of priorities when committing to a serious relationship will be significantly different than …

Switch Roles: Adjusting To A Rebellious Older Parent

Guest Blogger: Jonathan Rosenfeld  It may be shocking for caretakers to hear one of their aging parents say something that may be perceived as ‘rude’. …

If You Want Valentines Done Right You Have to Do it Yourself

Guest Blogger: Valerie Garcia Valentine’s Day has been the one holiday that focuses on a man’s love for his significant other, but there is no …

Fighting Can Actually Bring You Closer to Your Mate!

Let’s face it … not many people like conflicts; they’re unpleasant. But it’s also unlikely that when you’re in a relationship …

5 Steps to Protect Yourself from Relationship Violence

Guest Blogger: Treisha Picture this. If a stranger attacks you while walking down a street, how would you respond? Normal reaction would be to run away as …

How Your Recovery May be Affecting Your Family

Guest Blogger: Kay Winders  The recovery process is a long road back to health and wellness. It’s an ongoing process that will require hard work long …

How to Handle Change during a Divorce

Guest Blogger: Harper Mac Regardless of the circumstances surrounding a divorce, it is a painful and difficult process to go through. From changing living …

We Know It Can Be Difficult: How to be Cordial during a Divorce?

Guest Blogger: Lyndsi Decker Marriage is a wonderful event. When two people commit to each other, the promise of long, happy lives can make everyone who …

How to Deal With a Major Breakup in College

Guest Blogger: Katheryn Rivas Breakups are difficult during any stage of life. They can be particularly challenging in college, however, especially if you and …

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