Conversation with Your BFF – “How Can I Reconcile That the Time to Move On is Now?”
Moving on from a relationship of any kind is one of the hardest things to do in life, even when we see the red flags and all the signs that the time has come to walk away. But, if you are anything like me and my BFFs, a checklist on what to do to move […]
Conversation With Your BFF – “What Are New Habits I Can Take On in the New Year?”
With the new year just starting, some people are trying to make 2024 more successful than 2023. If you read any self help books or DIY therapy manuals, there are a set number of consistent habits to implement to make you more focused and prosperous, both personally and professionally, in the new year. So, what […]
Conversation with Your BFF – “How Do I Enter the New Year with a New Perspective on Relationships?”
With the end of one year, another one begins; becoming introspective happens for many of us. What worked last year may not be good for you this year. Not everyone we had in our life in 2023 is meant to follow us into 2024. We have those who suck the energy right out of a […]
Conversation with Your BFF ‘Is There Ever Any Good Advice in Trite Catch Phrases?’
A friend of mine recently sent me a list of phrases that most of us would say are catch phrases; you know those comments people say when they aren’t sure what to say or how to address a topic. I mean, saying something is better than nothing, right? Maybe I had too much time on […]
Conversation with Your BFF: “How Can I Stop Being a Victim in Life?”
We all have those ‘Woe is me’ days, when it really feels like the world is against us, everyone is out to get us, and no matter what we do, nothing goes right. I have found throughout life that it is possible to get stuck in the victim mindset when every day is worse than […]
Conversation with Your BFF: “How Can I Become a Stronger Version of Myself?”
How many times have you heard or told your BFF, “Put your big girl panties on and deal with it”? If it were only as easy as changing one’s undies, we’d all be stronger in dealing with life and times and people that bring us down. But although it’s a good, yet trite comeback, how […]
Conversation with Your BFF: ‘How Should I Handle My Recent Breakup?’
We’ve all been through breakups, some better and more amicable than others, but they all can leave major emotional damage in their wake. There are some dos and don’ts of how best to deal with a breakup. So ‘What should I never, ever do after a breakup?’ I am so glad you asked! Begging is […]
Conversation with Your BFF: “How Do I Handle a Friend Dating My Ex?”
About two years ago a friend and I had a discussion about some unconfirmed rumors she had heard from many sources that her ex-husband and one of their mutual friends were seeing each other. I even wrote about the chat in this column. She confronted both her ex and her friend and they both stated, […]
Conversation with Your BFF: “Have I Been Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places?”
Remember when you were a child, even a teenager, and happiness was so elusive? Nothing really made you happy and if you were happy, the feeling was temporary at best. If you talked to your parents about ‘how to find happiness,’ they possibly focused on the ways many of us have become conditioned to look […]
Conversation with Your BFF: “How Can I Live Life to the Fullest in Case Tomorrow Doesn’t Come?”
Although there are many things Americans might divide over, the thought that time is precious is one I do believe we can all agree on. Whether you look at the lives of family and friends lost unexpectedly, who had plans for the future, or you live by scripture, and hear Matthew 6:34 saying, ‘Therefore do […]