What makes happy people happy? Why is someone who goes through a tragedy or lives in a horrible situation happy, while others who seem to have it all are miserable?

We live in a fast paced world, seldom taking the time to catch our breath. Add to the general stress of life, a significant event such as losing a loved one, getting fired from a job, going through a divorce, or another difficult situation, and you have a recipe for emotional overload.

Abandonment issues often stem from past experiences of rejection, neglect, or abandonment, leading to deep-seated fears of being left or rejected. People with abandonment issues often struggle to create a healthy relationship.

Making friends is tough. It takes time, trust, and a little bit of luck.

Every sappy romantic can recall the moment in the movie, Love Story, when after an argument, Oliver told Jenny he was sorry and through her tears she quivered and replied, “Don’t … love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Anyone who has ever been in a loving relationship understands the point of that statement – unconditional love doesn’t require one to apologize. But, is it really a good practice to forego an admission of wrongdoing or hurtful behavior?

Even in the darkest moments of your life, there is strength within you (that you don’t even know exists) and, if you don’t give up and succumb to the negative feelings, you will realize that there is hope and that better times lie ahead.

It seems like only yesterday we were saying hello to 2025 and making resolutions about all of the wonderful things we wanted to experience in the new year. And now, here we are reflecting back on how that year was lived.