We all know things. Or do we? — By Mike Kitko When I was 300 pounds, suicidal, abusive to my family, and drinking at toxic levels, I thought I had it all figured out. I judged others who didn’t believe what I believed, and heckled others who saw life differently than I did. It didn’t matter how much…

and do what must be done — By Edie Weinstein I just returned from spending the day at a fun with a purpose event in my community. It was called Upstanders Day and was sponsored by NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) “NOVA was founded in 1974 as Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR). It was the first and…

Money is often a source of conflict in relationships. — By Brian Page You’re a saver, or at least your partner tells you so. You have a plan for most pennies that you’d stick to if it wasn’t for your spouse. At least, that’s what you tell yourself. Your spouse is a spender. She doesn’t feel like it’s much of…

People are often not comfortable with sharing their exact finances when you’re asking the questions but not talking about your specific numbers. — By Marjolein Dilven Talking with friends about money is important. Not only with your significant other but also with your friends. It’s just another topic of conversation. Let’s line them up with topics like work or dating, as it is just as important.

I’m getting treatment for it but the treatment isn’t that effective and I don’t know why. — By Harris O’Malley Hello Dr. I’m 23 years old and have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) which is a mental disorder. I’ll come to this in a minute. I’m getting treatment for it but the treatment isn’t that effective and I don’t know why. I’m going to a psychiatrist and a…

Winning isn’t everything. — By Eric Maisel [In this series of posts, I want to introduce you to a certain idea, metaphor, and reality: The International Bohemian Highway. Millions of people who do not fit comfortably into a conventional life are fellow travelers on this highway. I hope that this series of posts paints…

The toll on men is substantial. — By Surrinder Singh Breaking free from the confines of traditional narratives, it’s time to confront an overlooked reality: men can also be victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). Within the privacy of our own homes, a harrowing reality often remains concealed. Intimate partner violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence…

Regarding relationships, trust is one of the most important elements for a strong and stable connection. — By Jacob Maslow Regarding relationships, trust is one of the most important elements for a strong and stable connection. Unfortunately, this trust can be shattered at times by emotional infidelity, which involves forming a deep emotional bond with someone outside the relationship. …

The things that are both important and urgent are far and few between. — By Niklas Göke Between lots to do at work, a girlfriend who’s trying to move countries, and the organization of all things and people tied to trading one flat for another, my head has been so full lately, it can barely hold on to the countless to-do lists I have…