Going through a breakup is never easy, and it can be tough to find words of encouragement for someone going through a separation that are non-judgmental. Fortunately, we’ve put together a list that can help you feel better about your separation, help you process your emotions, and ultimately get on the road to inner healing. It … Read more
When you hear about the trauma and abuse some people face in relationships, you might wonder, ‘How did it get to that point.’ Even those who’ve been through traumatic relationships can find it difficult to understand why they didn’t leave when they saw the first red flag. Truth be told, trauma is a complex phenomenon. … Read more
Are you concerned that someone you just met, a close friend or perhaps even the partner lying next to you in bed, is a superficial person? You are not alone in these concerns… and you are not crazy to have them. There are millions of superficial people wandering around this world of ours. So it … Read more
As adults, we often find ourselves taking on too much. We work too much. We say yes to things we don’t always have time for. We overthink things. Unfortunately, children are not always spared from these things either. They can feel overwhelmed… just like the grownups in their lives do from time to time. But … Read more
The pursuit of happiness is an exceedingly common idea… and one many people seek. In fact, many people will spend much of their life on this pursuit… without ever really getting to where they want to be. The search for happiness is a kind of shorthand for the notion of the freedom, knowledge or opportunity … Read more
I am pretty sure that it’s safe to assume that you have felt bored at least once this week, and that’s totally normal. A friend of mine contacted me a couple of nights ago complaining that she and her hubby were finding their evenings very boring. They both had stressful jobs and found it difficult … Read more
A relationship is a place of safety where you and your partner meet each other’s needs. When you are in a caring relationship, you learn to address your partner’s needs and ensure they feel satisfied, seen, and understood in the relationship. One of the most important aspects of a partnered relationship is the emotional needs … Read more
An important life goal to have is to focus on your happiness. When people think of that what they need to be happy, they often think about large materialistic goals. In reality, the secret to being happy is to try to find simple pleasures. Of course, everyone has a slightly different definition of what it … Read more
One of the things I love most about writing for Happier Human is the new trends and terminology I’m exposed to. As a married woman in her mid-40’s with four kids, I’ve been out of the dating game for almost 16 years. So when I see a term like “breadcrumbing” pop up on the article … Read more
It’s essential for families to spend time together. That’s just as true when you are a family of two or three as it is being a larger family (and if your family includes extended family members). It is, however, not easy choosing activities the whole family will enjoy, and I get it. It’s called decision … Read more