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Of course we are all human and can make mistakes, which can be hurtful, but we still need to all work on thinking before speaking.

Being someone that others feel they can rely on when they are in a bind is highly commendable. It is frustrating, however, to even the most noble giver...

The idea of mindfulness is to be present in your thoughts and actions. What that means is that when you are interacting with your child you are not worrying about the past or the future.

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If we choose a path in which we try to bridge gaps by having a positive attitude and engaging in humor and happiness as well as blessing others, we ultimately will find pleasure in life.

Those we date and the one we eventually marry cannot be responsible for our self-worth. While it feels nice to know that others view you positively, we cannot rely on others to manage our self-esteem.

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You mention that your husband was raised with these same painful jokes. Perhaps he was raised in a family where you were not allowed to discuss feelings, so he found a way to express his anger and frustration passively.

Realistically, you are no longer dating and the everyday schedules and routines we have with jobs, schooling, etc., can take away some of that inherent excitement that dating and the unknown offer.

A lot of this unique and personal language that you develop with your child happens until around the time your child starts sixth or seventh grade.

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I work with many people who tell me painful things that people say to them. Often, these people are simply not thinking before they speak (most people don't mean to hurt others).

The focus of your dating will always revolve on the ability for your relationship to thrive and grow in a marriage. One of the most basic tenets of a couple’s success is their commitment to a foundation of a shared hashkafa.

Our experiences quite literally shape us – and more specifically – shape our brains.

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Please don't make a huge issue out of this situation. As in all situations, the only person we can change is ourselves.

Any reaction offers direction and a chance for personal growth, should we be mindful and mature enough to listen to their response with humility and grace.

Unconditional love means that you love your children and even as you set high expectations for them, you understand that they will make mistakes and you will love them regardless. Children need to understand this as well.

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Covid, which generally causes all of us anxiety, has definitely exacerbated it in individuals who suffer from anxiety disorders.

To quote that mildly famous song, “All you need is time, time, time...” (Love. Whatever. It’s semantics.)

The element of Pride comes into the experience when there is a sense that courage and recognition drove a belief in the significance of the moment.

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If you hear yourself saying that you’ll probably be unhappy in your marriage soon, or that you’re probably really not happy now, you need to stop yourself and change that narrative.

After an enlightening conversation about your respective Covid beliefs, you worry that you have unearthed a divide too big to bridge...

The strongest distinguishing characteristic of introverts is their energy source: Introverts draw energy from their internal world of ideas, emotions, and impressions.

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My question is do all our needs have to be fulfilled by our spouse? Maybe some of your needs can be met by siblings, good friends, or close cousins.

Whether you are set up by a shadchan, by a friend, or meet on your own at a singles event, take the time to do your research.