This is tough. I used to bite my nails when I was a kid until they bled. Constantly finding a spot on one of my fingers that hadn’t been chewed on. Sometimes I would even hold off on a specific nail, let it grow, and eventually have the satisfaction of […]
What Are Ten Things You Like?
1. Books (specifically, fiction, a lot of fiction). 2. Soccer (specifically, watching the Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga). 3. Basketball (specifically, the NBA. Don’t watch college hoops too often). 4. Running (without music, I know, I’m a psycho). 5. Lifting (love pushing myself, plus the slow progression of getting […]
Do Men Forget About Women They Once Loved?
No way. Love is special. It’s hard to forget about a person you love or once loved. That’s part of the human condition. Love goes deeper than the surface. When you love someone, you open your world to them. All of the good and the bad. Giving someone permission to […]
What Was The Best Thing About Being 13 Years Old For You?
The firecracker popsicle. I had about four of those every weekend. Picture this feeling: The long-awaited steps as you close the distance to the freezer The cold white plastic ripping. The tricolor glory waits on the other side. I don’t know about you but I just got goosebumps reading those […]
When You Make a Promise to Other People, Do You Really Mean It?
100% If you don’t really mean it, is it even a promise? What’s the point of making a promise if you aren’t going to keep it? That’s half of the reason to make a promise in the first place. The transfer of information or a task and the fulfillment of […]
Why Do Some People Refuse to Become Parents?
Because being a parent is hard. Devoting pretty much all of your free time to your kids is no tiny sacrifice. Of course, there are pros and cons to everything. There are a lot of great reasons to be a parent. Seeing your child grow, learn, develop, love, laugh, and […]
Should We Sacrifice Our Dreams for Our Parents?
Nope. One of the main points of living is the ability to pursue our dreams no matter the odds. Sacrificing a dream for a parent seems to be one of life’s tragedies. It always ends with one person in misery. Don’t set yourself up to be miserable. Even if your […]
How Do I Finish a Conversation With Someone After a Nice Talk?
It’s always good to end a conversation by showing your appreciation. Excellent talks are rare, so you might as well tell the person how much it meant to you. For example, you can say: “Wow, it was really nice speaking with you, I’m glad I got the chance.” Showing your […]
Are We Responsible For Our Actions?
Absolutely. We are all responsible for our actions and everything that happens to us. That’s one of the harsh realities of life. Life would be much easier if there were no consequences to our actions. Unfortunately, things don’t work that way. Everything that you do has an effect on the […]
What Should I Do if My Boyfriend Doesn’t Care About Me?
Resolving this issue is a three-step process: If anything, know that you can’t keep going on harboring these feelings. Eventually, they’ll bubble to the surface. Get ahead of it while you can. If you can get through a tough spot in a meaningful relationship then you can get through anything.