relationships
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Rambling on about personal responsibility, imperfection, boundaries and accepting evolution and change… There is a certain freedom in admitting that life is not perfect. Not in a gloomy, “everything is terrible, pass the stale crackers” kind of way, but in a deeply human, shoulders-dropping, exhale-finally kind of way. Life is messy. People are complicated. Plans…
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Rambling on about eye contact, small talk, and the extinction of people skills… It happened slowly, which is probably why we almost missed it. Basic skills did not vanish with a dramatic puff of smoke or a tiny violin playing in the background. They slipped out the side door while we were all looking down…
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Because apparently listening has become a competitive sport, and most of us forgot to train, and some of us don’t know how to laugh… Misunderstandings are one of those universal life experiences, right up there with losing your keys while holding them, walking into a room and forgetting why, and pretending you understood what someone…
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I used to think boundaries were something people set when they were being difficult or dramatic. Like, if I said no to something, asked for space, or protected my time, I was somehow letting someone down. But the older I get, the more I realize boundaries are not walls. They are more like little signs…
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I used to think the idea of soulmates was just something people said when they were lucky enough to find love early. It sounded beautiful, but also a little too neat for real life. Real life is rarely neat. It is full of lessons, heartbreak, second chances, and unexpected turns. But the older I have…
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Rambling on about relationships and connections in the world… Relationships remain a cornerstone of human happiness. Finding positivity in life often means actively seeking out those moments of connection that bring joy and meaning. In today’s fast-paced world, building and maintaining relationships can often feel overwhelming. The constant hum of society—its expectations, its judgments, and…
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Rambling on about the Overlooked Seriousness of Victims’ Experiences and the Lasting Impact of Mental Abuse….. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals across the United States and around the world. As a woman, I am aware that it is not only women that are victims, but most of them are.…
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Ramblings on the personality traits of humans… When considering human personality traits, we usually have certain ones that can catch our attention in ways that give us pause. For myself, one such trait is a consistent lack of empathy. The ability—or willingness—to understand and share the feelings of others forms the bedrock of meaningful relationships…
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Sometimes life gives you long stretches where you’re on your own, maybe you’ve been single for years, or maybe you lost someone important and are figuring out how to keep going. I Myself have lived through both scenarios, once I was living single for a long stretch by choice, and quite happy. The last 16…
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