Category: Relationships

The Friend Who Defends You

A friend who stands up for you when you are not in the room is a rare gift. Here is what such a friend deserves your thanks for....

Discipline That Grows With Your Child

Good discipline keeps children safe and teaches them to learn from mistakes. The trouble starts when parents keep the same tactics as the child grows up....

Winning Back A Lost Friend

You miss a friend you fell out with and long to break the silence, but do not know where to begin. Three ways to make up and win back what you lost....

Why Listening Matters So Much

Most of us are poor listeners most of the time, and nobody ever taught us otherwise. Here is why listening is worth learning, and what it gives to others....

Getting On With Other People

If too many of your relationships feel difficult, do not despair. A few simple habits help you work through the friction and build real friendships....

How To Accept A Compliment

Most people love to be noticed, yet few know how to receive praise well. Brushing it off hurts the giver more than you might think....

When Our Parents Grow Old

Caring for an ageing parent is one of life's great turning points. It brings challenges and blessings both, and it is easier with support....

When Someone Is Hooked On Negativity

Some people cannot see the bright side, and their gloom affects everyone near them. Understanding the pattern makes them easier to deal with....

Small Steps To A Happier Family

A better family life brings people closer and keeps conflict from crowding out happiness. Five concrete habits make time together more enjoyable....