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31 Of The Best Things Money Can’t Buy

You’ve probably been told that money can’t buy everything.

While this is true, we often overlook all the things that can’t be bought.

It isn’t always enough to be told that the most valuable things in life are free. Sometimes, we need more specific reminders.

If you’re struggling to name something money can’t buy, take a look at this list.

It can help put things in perspective and increase your appreciation for the little things.

“All the money you made will never buy back your soul.” -Bob Dylan

113 Wildly Cute Romantic Things To Say To Your Girlfriend

by Barrie Davenport

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Looking for cute romantic ideas to say to your girlfriend to melt her heart?

It’s not always easy to find the right words to express what you’re thinking or how you feel about her.

You’re not alone in this desire. And fortunately, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to show your girlfriend how much she means to you.

Wherever you are in your relationship, some things do bear repeating.

It doesn’t mean you have to use the same words, though.

To help you out, we’ve created this list of romantic things to tell your girlfriend.

Emotional Cheating Vs. Friendship: 11 Key Differences And How To Know You’ve Crossed The Line

by Barrie Davenport

Emotional cheating has become the relationship buzzword in recent years.

There are numerous questions about emotional infidelity and many explanations.

However, even after years of research, the definition of emotional infidelity is unclear.

One study in the Psychology of Women Quarterly defined emotional infidelity as “the development of a relational friendship that goes against the stated…. agreements of a primary relationship.”

And while each relationship has different limits of acceptable behavior, everyone agrees that certain types of emotional intimacy between friends cross boundaries for people already in a committed relationship.

You’ve Been Love-Bombed And Now Ghosted: What The Heck Is Going On?

by Barrie Davenport

Mover over Beauty & the Beast.

There is a new love story about the Bomber Who Bolts.

It seems that putting “love” and “bomb” close together would not be a good idea.

Love bombing then pulling away is the new story that puts even the Brothers Grimm to shame.

This love story starts as many do, “Once Upon a Time…”.

Two people meet, and it's love at first sight.

The love bombing starts, and you're counting the days to the ball when suddenly your assumed partner disappears faster than Cinderella at midnight.

You're left baffled, repeating, “He said he loved me then ghosted.”

75 Confidence-Boosting Positive Affirmations For Teens

by Barrie Davenport

The life of a teenager can be vibrant and exciting, full of challenges and firsts. These are the years when you begin to grapple with the real world and try to find your place in it.

As a teen, your inner worlds face lots of outside pressures.

You want to fit in but also struggle to find our own identity. Sometimes these struggles lead to negative thinking and self-doubt.

Becoming a confident, independent, and happy adult begins closer to home than you might think. The process starts by learning to reframe the negative self-talk to which you've become habituated.

Positive affirmations can help you find the confidence to emerge into adult life, prepared and excited to take on the world.

To help you with this process, we’ve created a list of positive affirmations for students to practice.