I love girl’s nights. But I’ll admit, they’re not great for swimsuit season. Just one night of hanging with the girls can throw your diet out the window. After all, the staples of a girl’s night are junk food and chick flicks. And if you decide to go out for cocktail hour, you could be adding [...]
We rely on our friends to cheer us up when we are sad, to listen when we are frustrated, and to go out with us when we need a break. We connect with these people because we have something in common. Maybe we like the same music, met during healing after a crisis we both endured, [...]
It’s an unfortunate truth, but at some point or another in your life, you are bound to know a family member or friend going through a divorce. Dealing with a divorce is a heartbreaking challenge, and it can be difficult to watch a loved one struggle with the pain of a failed marriage. If you’re wondering how to best [...]
This morning while I was waiting for the bus a woman was sitting nearby shaking a cup and asking for money. I watched as one person after another walked hastily by or ignored her pleas. Even though I could hear my friend's voice in my head warning me not to trust him, my heart told me something else. I [...]
If you have ever tried to quit smoking, then you absolutely know how hard it can be and what a big difference a little encouragement can make for your mood and outlook. Trying to quit smoking takes a toll on everyone, but it’s a time when a true friend will really be needed. It will certainly be [...]
