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Is Your Friend Feeling Down? Here Are 65 Examples of Encouraging Words to Lift Them Up

Your friend is in a pretty dark place, and you want to help.

But what can you do to make a difference?

Everyone goes through tough times, and offering support to a someone you love is a scientifically-proven way to help them with their mental health struggles.

Words of encouragement for a friend can make all the difference in the world.

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say – especially if a friend is dealing with a sensitive or private matter.

The fact that you are wondering how to support a friend speaks volumes about your caring and comforting nature.

Are You Highly Attracted To Older Men? 13 Reasons You Dig Older Guys

by Barrie Davenport

couple walking on beach Why Do I Like Older Men

Does salt-and-pepper hair turn you all the way on?

Do you appreciate the calm and stability of men twice your age?

If so, you're not alone.

Many ladies in their twenties are attracted to older men.

But why do young women like older men and vice versa?

Moreover, is it socially acceptable to enjoy the company of mature men?

Why do some women fall for older men, and how do you attract them?

Strap on your SCUBA gear because we're doing a deep dive below.

37 Of The Best Creative Project Ideas For Fun And Relaxation

by Barrie Davenport

butterfly painting, creative project ideas

Whether you’ve hit a creative dry spell or you’re looking for new ways to express your creative genius, you’ll enjoy the list we’ve cooked up for this article.

What can it hurt, after all, to learn about creative project ideas that could enrich your life and the lives of others?

Or maybe what you learn from one project will translate into new ideas for another.

The potential for cross-over with these creative projects is what makes them potentially life-changing.

But what makes creativity so powerful in the first place?

Everything You Need To Know About The Type D Personality

by Barrie Davenport

Someone called you out for having a “type D personality” and you thought, “What on earth does that mean?”

You’ve heard plenty about Type A personalities, but this is the first time you’ve heard about a Type D.

It’s true Type As tend to get more attention.

There’s a reason for that, but it’s probably not what you think. Type As have a greater risk for heart disease than Type Bs.

Type D behavior can also increase your risk of that and other health problems.

So, the more you know about it, the better.

23 Of The Best Relationship Goals To Nurture Intimacy

by Barrie Davenport

Have you ever considered creating real relationship goals to protect and enhance your love with your spouse or partner?

Ask anyone who is married or in a committed relationship what their number one priority is, and the majority of people will say, “My partner/spouse.”

But as important as our love relationships are to our health and happiness, it is curious how little time we spend taking care of them.

If you are married or in a committed partnership, stop for a moment and consider the amount of time you spend actively working to strengthen it.

If it's not much, you certainly aren't alone.

When we first become a couple, it feels like the intoxicating fuel of infatuation will power your closeness forever.

But over time, that fuel runs low, and the connection begins to hobble along on vapors.

This is the time when miscommunication, conflicts, frustrations, and boredom can sabotage the closeness and undermine the intimacy and joy of both partners.

Many couples aren't sure what to do at this point, so they don't do much of anything to revive their connection.

How can they enjoy the profound satisfaction that is possible in a committed, long-term relationship?