If you tend to be introverted, making friends (and keeping them) can be a taxing endeavor.  For some, even attending social gatherings to meet and mingle can prove exhausting. Because of this, it might seem easier to avoid the work of building lasting relationships.
Don't choose that route, as having strong relationships can benefit you in many ways.  Curious? Read on to learn more about the positives of having friends, even it you classify yourself as an introvert.
Studies show that having friends, people you can count on in good and bad times, helps to you actually live longer. It makes sense
Parent or Best Friend?
by Lori Sciame August 13th, 2012 | Relationships
Your duties as a parent are crystal clear when your child is an infant. You provide food, shelter, and plenty of love. As your son or daughter grows, you begin to provide intellectual stimulation, and you have plenty of fun playing together. Â Still, you remain a parental figure first and foremost.
It isn't until the late teen years that the notion of becoming best friends enters into your relationship. Although it may be tempting to begin treating your child more like a friend, resist the urge to do so for several important reasons.
First, scientific research has proven that a human's
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It isn't until the late teen years that the notion of becoming best friends enters into your relationship. Although it may be tempting to begin treating your child more like a friend, resist the urge to do so for several important reasons.
First, scientific research has proven that a human's
Add Some Spice to Your Marriage
by Lori Sciame July 16th, 2012 | Relationships
Variety is the spice of life! If that old saying has proven true, how do you apply it to a long-term relationship, especially a marriage? Well, since infidelity doesn't bode well for any couple, married or not, you must seek other ways to add some spice to your marriage.
Your husband or your wife will appreciate the efforts you make to add a dash of excitement to an otherwise predictable existence. Â Remember, it's not only men who need to keep things interesting; ladies, you should read this post to find ways to make your husband happier as well.
First, you may
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Your husband or your wife will appreciate the efforts you make to add a dash of excitement to an otherwise predictable existence. Â Remember, it's not only men who need to keep things interesting; ladies, you should read this post to find ways to make your husband happier as well.
First, you may
Grief and Relationships
by Lori Sciame July 2nd, 2012 | RelationshipsRecently, my mom passed away after a 19 year battle with cancer. As you already know, when the death of a parent occurs, no matter what age you are, it hits hard; however; even when a person may feel like hiding away from the world, it's just not possible. Life goes on. Hope always remains.
I am not a grief counselor, but I have lived long enough to lose several significant people in my life. Because of that, I'd like to give a few tips on how to cope with grief in a way that won't negatively affect those relationships
Cancer and Family Relationships
by Lori Sciame May 21st, 2012 | Relationships
As I sit in a recliner next to the adjustable bed, I hear nothing except my mother's gurgling gasps for air. It's the middle of the night, and I'm watching over the woman who gave me life while my dad sleeps in the other room. Soon, my mother stirs from the pain. She needs another round of medication. Â As I patiently hold the glass to her lips, she manages to wash the tiny pill down with a sip of water. Â After I tuck her back in bed, she looks up at me through half closed eyelids and says "I
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