“And I will swallow my pride, you’re the one that I love and I’m saying goodbye…say something I’m giving up on you….” As I listened to these lyrics from Ian Axel in his song “Say Something.” When I heard the vulnerability in his tone, it hit me. What hit me is that pride is not only causing many of us to get into unhealthy relationships, but it’s causing even more of our … [Read more...]
A Teenage Mother’s Love; Thank You to My Mother
When I think about teenagers having kids these days I don’t think its as big of a deal as it was when my mother did it back in the 60’s. My mother had me at the tender age of 17 and somehow she still managed to raise and nurture me and my sister using the wisdom of a grown woman. She wasn’t allowed to sit back and relax while my grandmother raised us, no she was forced to … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Breakups Break You
I remember when I had a "growing pain" moment a few years ago. My dad came by the house to see how I was doing and it was hard for me to admit that I was in need. I needed gas money for the week and didn't really want to ask him for that, but eventually I told him about it. My dad told me: "I like it when you ask me to help you, you're my daughter." What he said resonated with … [Read more...]
Two Words That Will Save Your Relationship: “I’m Sorry”
When you are wrong"”whether that wrong is "small" or you are dead you-know-what wrong"”how long does it take you to apologize? Do you feel you need to apologize at all? The Usual Suspects The following are the usual culprits for being slow to apologize and not apologizing at all. Familiarity Delusion Pride Familiarity Relationships are all around us"”with our … [Read more...]