He knows just how much to give to keep you interested, yet not enough to offer any real sense of security or stability. — By Erin Whitten We’ve all been there, caught in the mesmerizing dance of almost-relationships and not-quite-right connections, wondering what it is about these bare minimum men that keeps us coming back for more. These are the men who sprinkle just enough sweetness into our lives to keep the flame of…

When you finally learn what you deserve, you will feel shame. — By Kelly Peacock When you finally learn what you deserve, you will feel shame. You will feel ashamed for accepting anything less. You will feel ashamed for not asking for your needs to be met. You will feel ashamed for accepting crumbs and saying it kept you full. It’s okay…

Hyper-independence deprives us of life’s vibrant tapestry. — By Karin Hadadan Independence is a remarkable quality that empowers us to navigate life’s labyrinth on our own terms. But what happens when this self-reliance turns into hyper-independence, casting shadows on our path to building meaningful connections, nurturing emotional and mental well-being, and unlocking our full potential? …

If he wanted to give you more than the bare minimum, he would. — By Molly Burford I get it. You want it to work out. You want it to be him. You want him to do better because you know he is capable to do so. You figure it could be the way you’re phrasing things, that perhaps you’re not communicating clearly enough…

When it comes to the empty calories (so to speak) of spending, I try to think first of the things that always end in regret. — By Chelsea Fagan When it comes to the empty calories (so to speak) of spending, I try to think first of the things that always end in regret. Things that I can get rid of without really feeling like I’ve lost anything, because their purchase was always out of habit…

It can take a very long time to adjust to change. — By Heidi Priebe 1. It’s never comfortable at first. No choice feels like the right choice in the beginning — that’s the cardinal rule of change. Think it as the same type of soreness that surfaces when you try a new workout routine — your muscles need time to adjust. And when you make a change…

Real love will allow you to assert yourself in a healthy way without fearing abandonment. — By Shahida Arabi There is a long-held spiritual belief that before our souls incarnated in our physical bodies, we created and “signed” powerful soul contracts designed to help map out our destinies and soul’s life lessons on this earth. Others believe we have free will and can break soul contracts…

When there’s chemistry between two people, conversation flows naturally and effortlessly. — By Kelly Peacock You will know when you have chemistry with someone. There’s an undeniable and strong connection, an intense energy between the two of you. Here are some concrete signs to look out for: Eye contact. Love at first sight. Strong eye contact can typically indicate a deeper connection and attraction…

If you mistreat me in any way, I am going to walk away from you. — By Holly Riordan I used to say sorry ten times per day. I used to accept apologies and dole out forgiveness without even thinking the situation through. I used to allow the people I cared about to walk all over me without once raising my voice in self-defense. I used…