When I was in high school, my best friend’s mom made no secret of her worries about us driving, going to parties, meeting new teens she didn’t know, and staying out late. But she felt confident in our ability to navigate the temptations of risky teenage behavior because, in her words, “You have good friends.” …
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I am a married mother of two and own my private psychotherapy practice. I am a health and wellness writer working on my second book. I write at home and practice psychotherapy in an office. How would you define Motherhood in your own terms? When people ask me what it is like to be a …
All relationships require compromise. This is true for friendships, work relationships, and romantic partnerships. When we are genuinely committed to an outcome, whether it be a work-related result or maintaining a healthy interpersonal dynamic, we are required to be flexible in our expectations. Sometimes you may find yourself feeling uncomfortable in a relationship. You notice …
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