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186 Of The Top Things To Be Thankful For In Your Life

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Do you take time to feel thankful for the blessings in your life?

Even during difficult times, there are so many things to be grateful for. In fact, intentionally focusing on gratitude can make you feel happier and help you recognize that you have far more good than bad in your life.

In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to make (or review) your list of things to be thankful for.

So, to help, we’ve made a list of things to be thankful for — along with reasons to be thankful for what you have.

Feel free to use this list as you create your own, and enjoy the opportunity to bask in gratitude for a while.

And if you ever get stumped when someone asks you (maybe at the Thanksgiving table), “What are you thankful for?” consider the lists that follow as your launch pad.

And don’t forget why we give thanks in the first place. It isn’t all about the food.

51 Birthday Paragraphs to Make Your BFF Feel Special on Their Big Day

by Barrie Davenport

woman smiling reading card Birthday Paragraphs for Your Best Friend

They've been by your side through it all – now it's time to make your best friend feel extra special on their birthday!

Finding words to express how much your BFF means to you can be challenging.

That's why we've crafted 51 thoughtful paragraphs to help you put your unique friendship into words.

These heartfelt messages will remind your bestie just how much their friendship means to you.

Get ready to celebrate your number one pal with birthday wishes they'll cherish forever.

Get Him Good! The Top 25 Hilarious Pranks Your Boyfriend Will Never See Coming

by Barrie Davenport

man standing with post it note on back of his shirt pranks to do on your boyfriend

Pranking your boyfriend can be tons of fun – when done right.

There's nothing quite like getting a silly reaction out of your guy with a well-executed prank.

The secret is coming up with tricks he'll never see coming.

If you go too mean, you risk actually upsetting him, but go too tame, and you won't get the hilarious reaction you want.

The key is finding that sweet spot of pranks that catch him off guard just enough to get him good but not so over-the-top he feels genuinely freaked out.

Read on for 25 prank ideas guaranteed to surprise your man and give you both a good laugh!

The Lost Art of Courtship: 25 Timeless Tips for Modern Suitors

by Ron Clendenin

couple sitting facing each other smiling Court a Woman

In the age of dating apps and instant gratification, the lost art of courtship often feels like a relic of the past.

But romance doesn't have to be dead, gentlemen.

Winning a woman's heart takes creativity, effort, and a touch of old-fashioned chivalry.

Grand gestures never go out of style.

Thoughtful gifts show you listen.

And leaving love notes reminds her she's cherished.

Courtship is about making her feel valued, not just swiping right.

So dig deep and tap into your inner romantic.

You may be surprised by the results.

13 Steps To Fix A Broken Relationship

by Sylvia Smith

Couple talking, how to fix a broken relationship

When you were first dating or early in your marriage, everything felt easy and wonderful.

You were the perfect couple, feeling almost smug about how you had something so special that other couples must feel jealous.

But somewhere along the way, frustration, fighting, and detachment began to infect your close connection.

In fact, you've been spending more time wondering how to fix a relationship than you have enjoying it.

Maybe you've even considered going to a relationship therapist to help you and your partner fix your relationship or work through conflict.

Even the best relationships get broken from time to time.

But it's important that you act quickly to build a powerful platform for regaining trust and building intimacy and happiness in your love relationship.