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Are You Sending Rude Emails Unintentionally? 15-Point Checklist

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Healthy Relationships.

Entire business departments have been thrown into a panicked frenzy because of them. Bosses have come close to firing loyal employees because of them. Friendships have been ruined because of them. Reputations have been damaged because of them. What has so much power to cause so much misery? People are unintentionally sending messages that are […]

“Best Friend Marriage” – Exploring How Labels May Limit Our Relationships

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Healthy Relationships.

Across the media, you’ll see famous couples, the ones that stay together, saying they’re married to their “best friend.” I’ve even said it myself. But I think it would be beneficial to delve deeper into this present fad of labeling relationships and see how close, lasting relationships are made and maintained. Perhaps the confusion stems […]

Why Looking for Happiness in Marriage Won’t Work

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Life Skills.

You’d think with a headline that seems to criticize happiness in marriage that I don’t think much of marriage. You’d be mistaken. As my sweetie and I have recently celebrated our wedding anniversary, marriage is on my mind. What I am objecting to is the idea that the goal of marriage is happiness. We’ve all […]

How to Make a Relationship Last Forever

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Life Skills.

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” ~Brene Brown Fairy tales and love stories feed us fantasies of perfect “happy ever after” relationships. But, in reality, we see unhappy, unhealthy relationships all around us. Is it even possible that you can make a relationship […]

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