I was talking to someone new that I met, and we were discussing friendships. She said that sometimes people are there for an instant, sometimes for a little while, and sometimes for many years. It got me to thinking that we need to be grateful for our friendships, no…
Not True: If You Weren’t Raised With Love, You Can’t Love
“In addition, she has to value family, and to have been raised in a loving family, if you weren’t raised with love, how do you know what it is, and if you don’t know what it is, how can I expect to be loved.” That was a quote I read…
American Sex Education – Are We Teaching the Right Thing?
Should we be teaching abstinence, safety, or both? Most sex education in schools and from parents is very limited, and typically centers on abstinence. Is that enough, or is there more that we should be teaching our teens? It seems that the sex education system in the United States is…
You Deserve To Be Loved, Always Believe That
Contrary to what some may think, I believe that everyone deserves to be loved. Whether it’s romantic love, familial love or friendly love, everyone deserves to have that experience. One may think that some people are too evil or to broken to deserve love, but I always wonder, if they’d…
Creating An Atmosphere of Trust Through Honest Communication
No matter who you are, or what situations you may find yourself in, creating an atmosphere of trust is incredibly important. Being honest and trustworthy are things that every person should strive for. Our society teaches us that “white lies” and lies in general are acceptable, and we’re eve given…
Can Open Relationships Prevent Cheating?
In today’s society, open relationships are becoming more common. Is it just an excuse to sleep with more people, or is it a mature way to prevent cheating and keep marriages happy? One of the biggest reasons marriages and long-term relationships end is because of infidelity. One of the partners…