Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Parents
From the time I graduated from college up until age 25, my relationship with my parents was tumultuous at best. Where I was comfortable getting…
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Holiday Party Time? How to Cope If You’re an Introvert
As a naturally introverted person, I’ve occasionally found the prospect of attending parties during the holiday season to feel more daunting than exciting — even…
How to Talk to Anyone: Conversation Tips for Holiday Parties
The first time I was invited to a work holiday party, I called my mom wondering if I could log my hours for it. While…
How I Learned to Get Better at Breakups
I remember being in 10th grade and getting a text from my first boyfriend saying, “I’m sorry but I don’t want to be with you…
Gift Ideas for Someone Who Doesn’t Want More “Stuff”
For the past few years, I’ve been on a mission to get rid of knick-knacks and tchotchkes, things I don’t use anymore, things I have…
“Meeting the Parents” Doesn’t Have to Be Scary; Here’s Why
My first relationship was during my senior year of high school. I was extremely nervous about bringing my boyfriend home to meet my family for…
5 Ways to Show Gratitude for Your Coworkers
If you work a typical 9 to 5 like me, then you probably spend most of your time not with your friends or family, but…
How I Knew It Was Time to Start Our Own Holiday Tradition
It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving a few years ago when I knew things had to change. I was dreading going back to work the…
5 Reasons to Start Volunteering After College
After graduating from college, I was living in Omaha, Nebraska and working at a small private doctor’s practice. It was a tough stretch at work…
How to Get a Second Date (On the First)
I’ll never forget the first-date I hoped would turn into more. I thought I did everything right. I showed up on time with flowers in…
