There is always loss and gain in the aging process. There is a sad-sweetness to the aging process. Recognizing the wisdom we have gained through our lives is a rich part of the aging process. In August of this year, I will turn 75. A range of thoughts and feelings...

The Gift and Challenge of Aging

No therapist has all the answers. Therapists and coaches, purposefully, try not to be directive. What works for others may not work for you unless you shape it to be your own. As you’re working with a therapist (or a coach) you might have moments when you feel like they have the answer to your question or that they know the solution to your problem and are just not sharing it with you.

Why Your Therapist Won't Just Tell You What to Do

Emotional intelligence is a popular concept, shown in prior research to predict various life skills. A new study shows the extent to which people will fake a high EQ when the stakes are high. By being brutally honest, we can more clearly identify where there’s room for growth. You...

What Do We Really Know About Emotional Intelligence?

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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K.D. Lewis

Understanding the Reasons Why Women Lose Respect for Men. Respect forms the backbone of any healthy relationship. When it starts to wane, the entire relationship can suffer. In a recent article, I wrote about what makes men lose respect for women. While we can say that these behaviors would cause someone of any gender to lose respect, the differences are interesting.

What Makes a Woman Lose Respect for a Man?

Kindness is a powerful force that can brighten someone's day. Telling someone, "You make a difference," affirms their value and impact on the world around them. "I appreciate you" is a heartfelt acknowledgment of someone's presence and contributions to your life. Do you ever feel like you've deprived yourself and...

The 3 Kindest Things You Can Say to Someone

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Are you starting to get older and started really not liking things you used to enjoy? Or things that you were able to tolerate but can no longer stand?. In other words, we start getting very frustrated about things that may not have bothered us or even things we actually enjoyed! It's all part of growing up and getting old. Here are some of the things that people hate more the older they get.

10 Things People Hate More the Older They Get

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Relationships are a two-way street in all aspects. While partners do cover for each other every now and then, there still needs to be a certain level of balance. Over the past few decades, the institution of marriage in the United States has seen a significant decline of about 60% since the 1970s, reports CNBC. While there are various factors contributing to this trend, content creator Katie Hanlon—who goes by @thekatiehanlon on TikTok—has mentioned some less-discussed yet crucial factors that can often lead to relationship breakdowns.

Woman explains how marriages are ending because of the inability of men to talk about emotions

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Spoilers from Soaps.com reveal that during the week of July 29 to August 8, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) will lash out at Katie Logan Spencer for making accusations against her mom Poppy Nozawa ( Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna finds something shocking in Poppy's old apartment

Healthy relationships thrive on trust, respect, and mutual support. When these foundations waver, manipulation often sneaks in, distorting reality and eroding your sense of self.

Manipulation Signs in Relationships You Shouldn't Ignore

It is painful to contemplate our own mortality. Failing to do so, however, impacts how we parent and care for those around us. Our denial of death can manifest itself in an overemphasis on safety and supervision. Such an approach to parenting can stifle kids' confidence and teach them that...

You Won’t Be Here Forever

The idea that passion declines over time is a common one, but is it accurate?. New research on passionate love shows that it can continue, especially when partners express their feelings. Rather than seeking sameness, there can be value in seeking out some “messiness” for greater fulfillment. It’s...

Can Passionate Love Survive the Test of Time?

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Living together before marriage is increasingly common in modern relationships. Many couples see cohabitation as a trial run, testing compatibility before committing to marriage. However, some men hesitate to take the next step even after living together for years. Understanding why men might resist committing to marriage despite cohabiting can shed light on underlying fears, societal influences, and personal experiences. This article explores the reasons behind this reluctance, offering insight into the complex dynamics at play.

Why men don’t commit to marriage if you live together

Dreams about lost loved ones are common. Carl Jung saw dreams as a mystical experience that allowed us to process and grow from loss. Dream journaling is an activity some employ to remember and reflect on dreams. In a recent dream, I sat on a marble slab near the fireplace,...

On Grief, Dreams, and Remembering

Honest communication requires honest intent in addition to verifiable facts. Some people use facts to distort the truth rather than convey the truth. Some individuals represent themselves as being honest, but they are not trustworthy. Many people define honest communication as only saying things that are true and not saying...

Lying While Telling the Truth

In a world where norms and values are constantly evolving, it’s time to challenge the status quo and embrace practices that foster inclusivity, understanding, and personal freedom. Here’s a list of 25 things that should be more socially acceptable, aiming to break down barriers and celebrate diversity. 1....

25 American Taboos We Should Challenge and Change

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Caregiving varies by disease. Normalcy is a lofty but attainable goal. Team harmony and humor matter. Recently I visited friends in Portland at the Ronald McDonald House where they were staying for the month because their 8-year-old son required treatments at nearby Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. His cancer—precariously close to remission—had returned. My lengthy journey with my husband’s Parkinson’s disease felt tiny by comparison. Young onset Parkinson's is an endurance contest requiring resilience, patience, and grace but cancer requires so much more. Fighting is the metaphor most used and beating cancer is the imperative. And yet when the combatant is a bright athletic child, battling feels all wrong. Superhero images caught my attention in the waiting room, inspiring kids—and their parents—to invoke their own superpowers. I wondered how my little friend could remain a child when asked also to be a warrior? And what about his parents?

Seeking Normalcy

Measuring the vividness of people's visual imagination has traditionally relied on self-report surveys. A new study tests whether imagining objects leads to similar conditioning effects as seeing those objects. Results were highly correlated between seeing and imagining, supporting the validity of the measure. The ability to conjure visual imagery varies...

Can Your Imagination Be Measured?

Happiness may appear to be a feeling that all people long to experience, but this is not true. Research shows how the idea of feeling happy can seem scary for people around the world. Everyone deserves to decide whether and when they'll face the fear of contentment. Happiness. Picture what...

The Fear of Happiness

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Do We Really Need to Believe in Free Will?

Believers in free will tend to feel an inordinate amount of shame for their failures. Your genes and environment contribute to your choices and efforts. Accepting...

Do We Really Need to Believe in Free Will?

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