When you’ve found that special someone you want to spend the rest of your life with your first instinct will be to start hinting which ring you like best. There are, however, a few things to think about before you start making wedding plans, especially if you want your relationship to be a solid one.…
Whether it’s a close friend or a relative, caring for the elderly can present some unique challenges. It isn’t always easy caring for the elderly, but the more you know going in, the easier you will find it. With a relatively small amount of guidance, looking after your elderly relatives will be much less difficult.…
Getting married is a very big decision indeed. Of course, you won’t be able to get married if your partner doesn’t agree! So, to find out whether they are also ready to jump into married life, you are going to have to ask them by proposing. I’m sure that we all have a very stereotypical…
Going on a first date with your crush but don’t know what to plan? First dates are stressful and come with the pressure of making a good first impression. What you’ll do and where you’ll go can make or break the date, so you need to plan ahead. The two most important things on a…
The role reversal of caring for your parents after they spent so many years caring for you, can be a shock to the system of all involved. Some elderly people will not admit that they need help and this can make the situation even worse. Not everyone is suited to caring for others and if…
If you have not been so lucky, or blessed, yet, when it comes to the matters of the heart, maybe this season, you’ll finally be able to find someone whom you can connect with. Finding true love is not easy as ordering your favorite cup of coffee. Some people would even travel the world to…
Money is tough to talk about. For many families, it’s a taboo subject, along with politics and religion. Others feel it’s fraught with emotional complexities that make it awkward or difficult to discuss, often resulting in outright avoidance of the topic. But to have a healthy relationship with money and wealth, it’s necessary to overcome…
Our relationships with other people can be one of the most wonderful, joyous aspects of life. Connecting with and sharing our lives with others is one of the most human experiences we can have. As we get older, we have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of relationships in different contexts, from romantic partnerships…
As a spiritual mom, I’ve been writing about friendship over the last couple of weeks. While I thought I was done with the topic, today the words “What are you not saying?” are percolating in my spirit. I’m wondering how many friendships—relationships—end more because of what was not said rather than what was said. “The…
Combining your finances is one of the most daunting things you will ever do with your partner. Money troubles are recognized as being a major factor in relationship breakdowns, so it is important to go into this new chapter of your life with your eyes wide open and a plan in place. Read on below…
