One of the most valuable parts of any relationship is connection. Learning how to connect isn’t something that comes naturally, and must be a commitment both members of the relationship is willing to do. Here are some tips to connect with your loved ones to cultivate a healthy relationship. Importance of a Healthy Relationship When …
You may not know how to tell the other person how they can help you, and be supportive in a way that is not pitiful, guilt-ridden, less than, or upsetting. Here’s how to tell others, how much to tell others, and how others can help.
This article first appeared in The Fibromyalgia Magazin, in July 2016. Since my diagnosis in 2012, I have asked the question, “Should I tell my friends and family that I suffer from fibromyalgia?” This naturally leads to other questions such as how much to tell them, how it affects me, and how it may affect the …
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When I was first confronted with the term ‘setting personal boundaries’, I was not so sure I understood what that person was saying. I mean, I’m not completely ignorant, so I knew what ‘boundaries’ meant, but what does ‘setting personal boundaries’ mean? Here’s why you need to set personal boundaries, and how you can be setting …
