10 Ways To Build A Support Network

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As children, we make friends. Sometimes we make a lot of friends and sometimes we might only make a handful of friends. But it’s not until we’re older that we see and understand the value of friendship. It’s not until we’re adults that we learn to value what being a friend means and how valuable having a true friend is. Of course, it’s still entirely possible to make long lasting friendships as adults and here are 10 ways to build a support network. After all, friends are the family we choose for ourselves. How to Build a Support Network as an Introvert * Be a Friend to Have a Friend – Building supportive relationships takes a lot of time and effort. If you expect people…

Choosing Love: Dating Tips for Divorced Men or Women

Choosing Love: Dating Tips for Divorced Men or Women

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Wise men say only fools rush in – Elvis. Some will say that one of the best song lyrics for relationships is “All you need is love” from the Beatles. I would argue that while yes, love is definitely important; you need more than that for a relationship to truly thrive and survive. You need patience, understanding, respect, humor, growth, humility… I could go on. There is so much more to a relationship than love. And, unfortunately, sometimes it really isn’t enough. When a marriage breaks down and a divorce happens, sometimes you may think that it’s the end and love will never find you again. Or you may be so bitter from the divorce that you rule out love and relationships all together. While…

Do You Believe In Karma?

Do You Believe In Karma?

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of AmazingKarma.com for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I am a baptized Lutheran, specifically of the ELCA variety, and I will proudly say that I am a Christian. I will also proudly say that I have always been more of a spiritual person than a religious person. My father’s side of the family is Roman Catholic and my mother’s side of the family is Buddhist. My maternal grandmother, in fact, has always told me that Buddhism is more of a life philosophy than a true religion which I have truly taken to heart. Karma is a tenant of Buddhism, but do you believe in Karma? For that matter, what does Karma mean to you?…

Supporting a Friend Through Infertility

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This post is brought to you by The Stork OTC and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Though infertility is not something that I’ve had to deal with personally, I’m sure that we’ve all known at least one person who has struggled with this sensitive issue. Sometimes, however, we may not know how to support them or we may not know what to say. Or we may think we know what to say, but then it turns out to be the completely wrong thing. So how can we be supportive to a friend struggling with infertility? Here are some tips and advice for supporting a friend through infertility. First, it may be helpful to understand what infertility is. Simply put, infertility is the inability…