So, I was speaking with some of my male friends and was reading a few of the comments in the comment section. I feel the need to share a little of the male insight that I was given.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Part 1, you should really click the link and read it.  For those you who are familiar… (continue reading…)

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Do you find yourself eating alone more frequently than ever, because your spouse chooses to work late.  This is totally out of the norm and has been going on for quite some time now.  You ask him what could be taking him so long, because you don’t notice an increase in his pay; however, you do notice a decrease in your spending account on the days that he is out.  (continue reading…)

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For some time now, I’ve been wondering if you can truly love others if you haven’t experienced love yourself!  I ask myself, trying not to appear to be conceited with myself, but should I really love myself as I do? I nurture myself and always tell myself that I deserve to feel the way that I do. I always seek more of the joyful times to continue to build confidence.  Is it okay for me to want the same type of feelings from others and to share the same type of emotions with them hoping that they can share in on the experience?  Will they keep coming back for the same type of feeling from me?  Will they practice this feeling with others?  These are just a few of the questions that I ask myself.  I will try to explain why I feel as if you should always love yourself more.  (continue reading…)

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I received a call from an anonymous friend.  She was very distraught that she had gained 40 lbs. in such a short span of time, and she feels as if her Husband is avoiding her. The weight gain is depressing for her as well as the fear of losing her Husband. (continue reading…)

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