Relationships

By Alecia Rice – Q: My best friend and I got into a huge argument while texting about something mundane. Now she’s not talking to me, which makes me confused and sad because I didn’t say anything wrong. What should I do?  ­— Sore Thumbs A: Dear Sore Thumbs, Unfortunately, …

Alecia Rice – Q: You often talk about inner peace. How do you define and nurture it?  — Peace-seeker A: Dear Peace-seeker, Someone once said, “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” Cultivating inner peace doesn’t allow us to bypass the storms of life. It …

by Alecia Rice – Q: My partner often disappoints me and I feel disheartened. He’s a good man but maybe not for me. I’m not sure what to think. — Disheartened A: Dear Disheartened, Happiness is created within. Yet, that philosophy doesn’t necessarily change things quickly. Sometimes we need to …

By Alecia Rice   Q. Our friend will be our houseguest for several days. We look forward to her arrival, yet in the past, some houseguest visits didn’t go so well. What can we do to make her stay comfortable for everyone? — Anxious Hosts A. Dear Anxious Hosts, If …

By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m told that I say “I’m sorry” far too often for the smallest of things even when I’m not at fault. How do I alter this habit? — Frequent Apologizer A. Dear Frequent Apologizer, Have you ever had someone bump into you, yet you’re the …

  By Joyce and Barry Vissell – (This is an excerpt from the Vissell’s new book, To Really Love a Man.) To really love a man is to choose him over and over again.It’s not enough to say marriage vows one time, though that is certainly important. The relationship is …

By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m happily married and have been working closely on a creative project with someone of the opposite sex. I’ve felt sexual feelings, but I’m not really attracted to this man. What’s going on? — Married Creative A. Dear Married Creative, These situations often arise between …

By Alecia Rice – Q. My fiancée doesn’t like me to go out with the guys or do anything socially without her. Should it be this way? — Feeling Shackled A. Dear Feeling Shackled, Generally, it shouldn’t be this way. It’s an immature way to be in a relationship because …

By Tamika Brown –  As we strive to live our individual lives consciously, we should set the same standard for our intimate relationships. What does a conscious relationship look like? How is a conscious relationship achieved? Are there levels of consciousness when you are in an authentically conscious relationship? Generally, …

by Kristina Hollinger – Anyone can be in a relationship, but being in one that is fulfilling and harmonious is not always easy. It takes some effort to attract the love you truly want. Feng shui can help you! Whether you are looking for a relationship, or if you are …