When someone you love passes away, many of us think about our final words and moments with that person. One elderly gentleman proffered some words of wisdom after his wife passed away, and subsequently reduced a group of listeners to tears. A pharmacy employee recounted an interaction with a regular customer who used to come in with his wife. James Morales described the encounter in a series of tweets, stating it was one of the “saddest” experiences of his life. Today I had one of, if not, THE saddest experience of my life. I know most of yall wont care but, I just HAVE to share it. Heres my thread.…

Be honest: Does having kids ruin your marriage? Tatiana Ayazo/Rd.com, Shutterstock Asking the question that’s on all potential parents’ minds, this person is seeking the Internet’s collective wisdom about procreating. The questioner also depressingly adds, “Most married couples with kids that I know are like platonic roommates. I feel like kids are like little intruders in your relationship.” But the Internet immediately found the flaw in this question: “Well, you’re asking for honesty here that is the first problem, no parent is actually going to come out and say having kids ruined their marriage.” Guess this will remain a mystery! It’s not just marriage that suffers: Here’s what parents of…

Why apologizing is so hard (and why it’s so important) Tatiana Ayazo /Rd.com Years ago, I had a falling out with a friend due to a misunderstanding that was completely my fault. I was afraid to admit that I was wrong, so we didn’t speak for years. Then we bumped into each other and decided to meet for lunch. It was so pleasant that we kept meeting. After two or three meals together, I felt compelled to apologize for my transgression years earlier. Here are some more things guaranteed to make you a better friend. My experience isn’t unique: Many people avoid apologizing because the idea of admitting to wrongdoing makes them terribly…

“Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over them” Author Unknown Life is constantly about change, it is forever moving. As I get older it seems time is passing by at a fast break speed. The days, weeks, months, and years appear to pass by at a record pace. But, when I really think about it, time is moving at the same pace it has always moved. Each of us has the same twenty-four hours a day and one-hundred, sixty-eight hours a week. The key question you should ask yourself is ‘what am I doing with my time’. If you are not using your…

“Why won’t she have sex with me?” “I’m doing everything right!” “She’s just a prude and has no libido!” “She’s simply playing hard to get.” All of these are things that clients have said in my sex and relationship coaching practice about their female partners. Though in each of these scenarios, the man was way off about why their woman was turning them down. So, here are some reasons why she rejected you, sexually: 1. Your approach was a turn-off. Many men go about approaching their partners in a way that turns off any potential sexual energy that may have been present. Sending a woman an unsolicited picture of your genitals is…

— Approaching a woman with the intent of starting a conversation can be paralyzing for a shy, single man. There are thousands of tips about what to say to women – so what’s really holding a shy man back? The real challenge so many shy, single men have when it comes to meeting women begins with their hidden inner blocks and beliefs. Dr. Neil Fiore has written a great book called, “The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play.” While this book is by no means focused on the topic of dating, Dr. Fiore’s strategies can be applied to help even the most shy, single…

“Your son just got accepted to Oxford’s Law School.” This was the text that my ex-wife sent me about ten days ago. My first thought was, are there two Oxford Universities? But no, she meant the one in England. The one J.R.R. Tolkien attended. C.S. Lewis. Aldous Huxley. And now, my kid. Huh? I texted my son Alex for clarification. As I was typing, I was thinking, OK. He’s related to me and thereby prone to exaggeration from time to time. Maybe he was invited to apply or something. He’s done well, and studied hard. An A- average at Brigham Young University isn’t just handed out. I’m sure that’s it.…

If you are struggling in your startup, first realize it’s normal. If it’s bringing with it some stress, remember your muscles are being worked and stress is a byproduct. We are all going through our own journey and there is no rush to “figure it out right away.” Keep on marching forward. Here are 5 steps that are perfectly normal. 1. It’s Taking Time. The journey as an entrepreneur is one of creating a space in the material world for a tangible product or service that brings happiness by virtue of the value it gives to the buyer. From thought to materialization, you must pay your dues. This means making the right…

Ivanko80/ShutterstockBestselling author Gretchen Rubin can guess your personality type by asking one question. Yes, just one. According to Rubin, who wrote the book The Four Tendencies, most people fall into four categories based on how they respond to expectations. Don’t believe us? Take Rubin’s quiz to see for yourself. (You can also try these five free personality tests in minutes.) Here are the four types: People classified as “upholders” generally meet the expectations of other people as well as themselves, Rubin says. On the opposite end of the spectrum, “rebels” resist both inner and outer expectations. “Questioners” and “obligers” fall in between those two extremes; while questioners meet their own expectations with…

What makes a relationship last? Is it the chemistry you both have? Or compatibility? Or is it how much you enjoy each other’s company? Well, a relationship isn’t just about all those things. You may have a good time together, but that’s because you share interests, hobbies, and values, and that’s what brought you together in the first place. But compatibility in a relationship is not limited to the similarities you both have. It’s so much more. Your partner should be someone who is different from you in certain key ways. Yes, dating a parallel may seem more comforting, but that does not give the relationship any scope for growth.…