The One Reason Only You Can Make Yourself Happy

By: Amy Maricle   Tough Lessons When I was almost 20, I dated a jerk. I didn’t realize it at the time, and I don’t think he meant to be, but he was a jerk. He didn’t know how to listen, wouldn’t compromise, and was downright disrespectful to me at times. As my...

4 Reasons Vulnerability Earns Respect

 By: Amy Maricle When things are not right in a relationship, sometimes saying what you feel seems like the worst thing you could do. What if someone uses the information against you? While this is an understandable concern, I suggest that unless you are dealing with...

What if You Said How You Truly Feel?

By: Amy Maricle What if you said how you truly feel instead of hiding, denying, or avoiding your emotions? I know that saying how you really feel can be scary, but with a little practice, you may find that emotional authenticity has some profound effects in your life....