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No Kids? Clap Back at Pressuring Relatives

Whether in early adulthood, or in your fourties, you probably have a relative who places a lot of value on procreation. They want you to have kids, and the pressure is annoying at best, stifling at worst. Year after year, the dreaded questions may come up more frequently: “When are you having children?” “Why haven’t…
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Get Grounded Through Mindfulness

Grounding is the healthy feeling you get through mindful awareness. Mindfulness techniques help you get in touch with your own thoughts and reframe what you’re experiencing; the calmer, more lucid feeling afterward is that of grounding. What does it mean to ‘be grounded’? Trying to keep functional during the furor of daily life, it may…
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Identifying and Confronting A Bully In The Family

During conversations at the dinner table, there’s usually one family member who crosses the line from constructive criticism to bullying. Especially if it’s not directed towards you, you may overlook or feel out of place pointing out this offensive behavior. However, stepping in could make things more comfortable for everyone. Here’s when to speak up…
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Why Am I Single? Defend Your Single Status to Family

Have you noticed family’s questions tend to be extra prying? For instance, every aunt feels entitled to the intimate details of your relationship status. They ask “Why are you single?” which makes you ask… “Why am I single?” It’s a recipe for disaster. When you’re not in a relationship, this can feel like a life-or-death matter,…






