One of the most common things I hear women say is that they don’t feel appreciated. Many grew up in dysfunctional families with critical parents, where there was a lack of appreciation and positive mirroring. Thankfully, all is not lost. We can learn how to express appreciation now and better affirm ourselves, our loved ones, and future generations.
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Understanding love: What love is (and isn’t)
Much of what our popular culture references when it comes to love is fundamentally unhealthy…and isn’t really love at all. So let’s take a closer look at what love is…and isn’t!
How to love others without losing YOU
People often fall apart after a relationship ends because they’ve over-invested in that relationship. So how can we open our hearts to love again, without fearing the same kind of emotional devastation if the relationship doesn’t end up lasting a lifetime? How can we love others without losing ourselves?
Relationship audit: How to assess who deserves a spot in your life
The people we’re around most greatly influence the quality of our life. That’s why it’s important to do a relationship audit to see if you have the right people in your life (and if you don’t, what to do about it)…
Why great people end up in bad relationships
When you’re stuck in a pattern of unhealthy relationships, it can be very frustrating (and exhausting). Learn more about where this pattern comes from, and how to change it!
The connection between loving ourselves and loving others
Our ability to love ourselves (a.k.a. “self-love”) is closely connected to our ability to love others and have healthy relationships. So in this article, we’ll pull back the curtain and clear up the mystery about what self-love really means, and why it’s so important…
When love isn’t healthy
Learn what healthy love looks like and how to avoid emotional abuse.
Making new friends (as an adult)
It’s normal for your friendships to change over time, and to lose some people along the way. The question is…how can you find new friendships that suit you better?
3 steps to express yourself without conflict
It can be hard to know how to deal...
Speak Your Truth: The Healthy Expression of Emotions
Everyone has emotions. We feel happy...
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Karen Strang Allen
Karen is a love and empowerment coach for single women. Widowed at 22 and separated at 35, Karen’s mission is to help single women feel great about who they are and create a life they love so they attract their dream partner.