How to Avoid Politics Blowing Up Relationships Over the Holidays

While many are anticipating the upcoming holidays to be merry and bright, there are others who dread the political elephant in the room at their family gatherings where divergent opinions…

Middle-Aged Women: Thriving Through Emotional and Relationship Transitions

Middle age, often defined as the years between 40 and 65, is a time of significant transition for many women. It’s a period marked by physical, emotional, and social changes,…

Mental Illness and Unconditional Love

Tom Smith lost his daughter to mental illness in 2003. He touches on the importance of self-esteem in a society that often compares, continuing to shed light on mental health…

Happy New Year! The Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2022

As we say farewell to 2022 and glide into 2023, my hope is that no matter what is going on around you and in the world, you remember that you…

Goodbye 2020: Best of LoveAndLifeToolbox.com to Get You Through the Pandemic

With the collective challenges of 2020, my annual “Best of Emotional and Relationship Health” featured post to ring in the New Year is a little different. Typically I share my…

Goodbye 2020: Best of LoveAndLifeToolbox.com to Get You Through the Pandemic

With the collective challenges of 2020, my annual “Best of Emotional and Relationship Health” featured post to ring in the New Year is a little different. Typically I share my…

Be Humble. Don’t Despair.

These are unprecedented times and we as a nation are being pulled tightly. Tensions is exceedingly high as we wait for word on who will be the U.S. President. For…

Lessons from Writing Letters to Strangers

Elise Hu, NPR correspondent and Millennial (the “loneliest generation”), shares her need for connection during the global pandemic. In her worry and loneliness she wrote letters to 50 strangers across…

Relationships in Quarantine

The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing isolation people find themselves in will put many relationships to the test. In normal circumstances, time spent in “togetherness” is a goal and hallmark of…

How Remarried Couples (and any Couple) Can Make Small Gestures Count

If you think you need grand gestures to show your spouse love, you’re mistaken. One of the secrets to long-lasting love is making small gestures such as leaving your partner…

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