However, this was the case for one woman’s young daughter after a day of gift shopping with her grandmother. RELATED: Mom Wants Teacher To Stop Allowing Her Daughter To Get ‘Unwanted Hugs’ But Wonders If She’s Overreacting The woman claims that her daughter’s grandmother threw her presents on her front lawn. Her cruel reaction came after the little girl refused to cuddle her on demand. After sharing a video on TikTok revealing that she doesn’t allow her children to have contact with their grandmother anymore, Reni Spencer explained herself in a follow-up video....

Are you curious about where your free will begins and when it ends? Do you think it comes into play with really big things like birth and death? Have you ever wondered if your soul has already chosen when and how you are going to die? A friend of mine has lost two people close to her in the past few months. The passings were very different circumstances, yet the men shared some similar life choices....

RELATED: Mom Dances With Stillborn Baby In Viral Video Claiming It’s A ‘Coping Mechanism’ I was busy being the mom-taxi, making dinners for my family while trying to fit exercise and social time with girlfriends in between family commitments. My life was satisfying but filled with a lot of routine without thought to how I uniquely wanted to show up in the world. In other words, I lacked a sense of purpose and meaningful contribution....

Ahead of his first official show since the start of the pandemic for SiriusXM and Pandora Small Stage Series Show, Mayer, 44, sat down for an interview with Andy Cohen to share details on the friendship he’d cultivated with the late comedian. “I have this song that’s my friend, sort of my little collection plate for ideas or thoughts I have about Bob,” Mayer said. “I put it in the plate and keep working on the song....

Almost all of them, by choice. And honestly? I don’t blame them. Before meeting my current partner a few years ago, I was in their shoes, and I remember how hard it was to find someone who was a genuinely good person and single at the same time. I even gave up for a while, as well. However, while an increasing number of heterosexual women are becoming comfortable and happy with staying single, this situation seems a bit different when it comes to men....

Scientists calculate that over 99.9% of all species that ever lived have become extinct. But not us humans. Why? Because our genetic wiring continues to evolve to always be masterful at mating and reproduction. A big piece of that mastery starts with the man’s complete infatuation with the woman, which, biochemically speaking, is sparked solely from the visual. Of course, you are more than just looks, but you can still capitalize on a 20-million-year-old process that’s embedded in our DNA and learn how to attract a man into your territory....

Now they’ve run into a wall that is either caused by accumulated sorrows, a significant crisis, or both. They’re depleted; their internal resources and energy are dangerously low. Often feeling bruised and defeated, they come to counseling with a desperate plea for direction and advice. Their eyes beg the question: Should we learn how to fix a broken relationship and try to create a better one, take some time away from each other to reformulate, or just give up?...

It happens all the time. Whatever mistakes, mis-directions, or fears the parent holds is topmost in their mind while raising a child. Even when the child is a teenager, young adult or even fully grown. The child, on the other hand, is subjected to a lot of fear-based logic, concern, and dialogue that may or may not have relevance to them. Sometimes the best thing you can do is let your older child have more freedom to develop who they are and who they are meant to be, keeping our opinions to ourselves....

Let me guess, you have a phone and you also have your heart set on a man and you want him to fall madly in love with you. People fall in love every day, and while how they fall can vary quite a lot from one person to another, there is no denying the way you connect with a man is critical. Whether you like texting or not, this mode of communication is here to stay....

In the case of mutual abuse, each partner ends up hurting the other when tension builds up. While some may say it is rare, or use this term to deflect responsibility from the abusive partner, it is a situation that is entirely possible. In this article, I will help you recognize signs of mutual abuse in your relationship — and share what you can do about it. Mutual abuse is a vicious cycle....

If so, it’s likely that repetitive argument is based on money, especially if your opinions on finances totally different. Is he a spender, and you are more cautious? Or vice-versa? Other differences may be situation. For instance, he may want to help his parents every month, but you think they spend money on unnecessary goofy things. Do you argue about braces for the kids? Home improvement purchases? Vacations? Your emergency fund?...

Emotions can make us deeply uncomfortable and can be powerful drivers of behavior, like eating, endless TV watching, excessive drinking, shopping, making sharp comments, and much more. Here’s an example: Cam sat on the sofa munching on chips while watching her favorite show. Even though she couldn’t wait to see which decision her favorite character made, her mind kept drifting. Inside, she felt a restless discomfort and she kept thinking about something her boyfriend said to her the day before....

Nothing else really comes close to the experience of sharing our deepest thoughts and feelings with another, of being deeply seen and known, of sharing love, passion, creativity, laughter and joy. The experience of intimacy fills our souls and takes away our loneliness. RELATED: How To Deepen Love In Any Relationship Using 5 Psychological Tricks Why, then, would someone pull away from love and have a fear of intimacy? It is not actually the intimacy itself that people fear....

When someone hurts us, our children, or someone we love; gossips behind our back; or simply acts in ways that confound us, we can focus on it for hours or days. We’re washing dishes, driving, or walking the dogs and we can’t stop thinking about how the things the person said were unkind, untrue and self-centered; their image and their words keep resurfacing. Five hours, five days, five weeks later, there they are: We see their face in front of us, even if we haven’t seen them in person during this time....

I replied “yes” without hesitation. Why would I say yes to that question so readily? RELATED: 11 Ways Adult Children Of A Cheating Parent Love Differently Why do you need to tell your kids that your marriage ended because of infidelity? So that you don’t victimize them. So that they don’t have to grieve twice. So that you model open and honest communication as highly important, even when it’s hurtful....

A study found the easiest way to determine if your partner is a lying, cheater: Look at their ring finger. In a study from Oxford University, called “Stay or stray? Evidence for alternative mating strategy phenotypes in both men and women”, researchers assessed 1,314 hands, including 572 men and 742 women. After looking at the length of the index finger compared to the ring finger, they discovered that both men and women who have a right ring finger that’s much longer than their index finger on the same hand are more likely to be unfaithful....

Writing a love letter is more than just a romantic gesture; it’s a testimony of who you are and how this person makes you feel. Ideally, you to tell someone how much they mean to you without scaring them away or looking foolish. So, jotting down your thoughts and feelings in a simple love letter is a great way to do it. That said, knowing how to write a love letter isn’t always simple or easy — especially when you’re in a new relationship....

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that toxoplasmosis can lead to serious illnesses such as blindness, hearing loss, mental disabilities, and psychosis. What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasma gondii is a single-celled microscopic organism that causes toxoplasmosis. It’s very similar to the parasite that causes malaria. So, it’s a parasite, not a bacteria or a virus. It is estimated that about 40 percent of cats in the United States are infected with this parasite....

Your authentic narratives expose mysteries that can inspire both your present and future. The obvious and hidden themes will provide motivational maps that show you who you are now, where you want to go — and possibly what to avoid. Stories encourage imagination and visualization as well. That adds to the fun of figuring out meanings and purposes, the surprises in the process and sharing of experience they offer. Yours are also powerful because plots and emotions are easier to remember than facts....

Clicking my camera, I captured her smiling face and the joyful moment. One of those photos would make an adorable pregnancy announcement. But like the waves that washed the words away, the baby growing inside me would be swept away in a month’s time. I had decided I’d share our good news when I could hold the ultrasound in my hand. But at ten weeks, there was no heartbeat. Crestfallen, I fell into my husband’s arms....