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6 Effective Strategies To Deal With People Who Want To Trash Your Happiness

By
Riley Cooper

Unfortunately, we all have people in our lives that try to downplay our achievements and ruin our happiness. You may have that one friend that tries to undermine your confidence every time you achieve some success.

You may have that one co-worker who criticizes you and tries to belittle you in front of your boss every time he/she praises you for something you did. Or you may have that one family member who always acts like they’re superior to you because they can’t stand the fact that you are fulfilled and successful. 

So, the real question is: What can you do to prevent someone from making you feel bad?

Well, if you think you have someone who wants to trash your happiness in your life, here are 6 effective strategies you can use so that their words and actions don’t affect you:

1. Remember that it’s okay to be happy, even when those around you aren’t.

There will always be someone who’ll envy your good looks, professional success, satisfying love life, or amazing family. There will always be someone who will roll their eyes when you laugh or share an achievement.

But, remember their envy is their own problem. Some individuals can’t resist the urge to compete with those around them. And there’s nothing you can do to change this.

Therefore, always remember that it’s fine to be happy, even when those around you aren’t. You can sympathize with their pain, but you must not allow their problems and pain to ruin your happiness and hinder your growth.

2. Remember that happiness is a result of hard work.

When others tell you those “do-not-chase-the-rainbow” clichés, don’t listen to them because they don’t know your story. They don’t understand that the reason you lead a happy, fulfilling, successful life is not that you were born under a lucky star. Rather, you worked hard to get where you are in life now.

You were not afraid to make mistakes, sacrifice your desires, and take risks. You were not afraid to accept and face your failures, both in your personal and professional life. And most importantly, you knew that genuine happiness includes the willingness to be patient.

3. Having a lot of money doesn’t equal happiness.

Facts, such as how high you stand on the social ladder, how much money you make, how many fancy cars you own, or how many pieces of expensive jewelry you have, don’t determine your happiness. Possessing expensive material things like these can bring you satisfaction -no one denies that. But, this kind of satisfaction doesn’t last long. It’s transient.

On the other hand, being a kind, compassionate person and being surrounded by people who truly love and care about you is what comprise genuine happiness. So, if you fit this description and you’re blessed to have this kind of people in your life, know that there’s no such word or action that could trash your happiness.

4. Remember that happiness isn’t an egotistical goal.

Everyone deserves to live a happy, meaningful, fulfilling life. Then, how can your wish and efforts to achieve happiness be egotistical?  “Happiness is an egotistical goal” is something which only a person who envies your happiness can say.

5. Happiness and contentment can’t be separated.

You can’t be happy if you’re not able to content yourself within the current moment. You can’t be genuinely happy if you don’t pursue your passions, the goals you want to achieve, and the hobbies that bring you joy.

Therefore, next time, someone tells you to make contentment your goal, not happiness, tell them you want to achieve both.

6. Happiness requires you to be willing to set clear boundaries.

When you talk to a person who tries to put you down and ruin your happiness, always be prepared to endure their unfounded, harsh criticism. Always be ready to endure their judgments and snide remarks.

Yet, make sure you never respond to their harsh words in an immature, rude manner because this way, you’ll join their unhappiness. Instead, try to disengage from the conversation in a calm, civilized manner.

10 Clear Sings That It Is Finally Time For You To End Your Relationship

By
Stephanie Reeds

Dating is about finding out whether two people have what it takes to maintain a real, loving relationship and find happiness together. Sometimes they turn out to be the best match, but sometimes they don’t have the qualities and the compatibility to end up as a happy couple.

And so, the struggle begins. They feel that something isn’t quite right, but they don’t have the guts to break up. They know that they don’t belong to each other, but they are afraid. Their doubts make them unsure and so they wonder.

“Should I break up or should I give them another chance?”

The truth is, we’ve all been there. We’ve all felt anxious about being in a relationship with another person. We’ve all felt like we can’t find our way out.

So, if you, the one reading this article are struggling with these following feelings, know that it is maybe time to finally put a stop to your nightmare. The sooner you accept this, the better off you will be.

1. You don’t feel happy. Being romantically involved with someone means spending time and sharing moments with them because they make you happy. So why would you choose to stay with someone that makes you feel anxious and edgy around them? This is more than enough. It is a sign that you are not where you want to be. Trust your emotions.

2. You don’t trust your partner. It is pretty natural and healthy to be jealous and doubtful at times. But when your inner voice starts whispering something to you and starts to concern you, you shouldn’t ignore what it says.

3. You don’t think that you will ever regret doing that. You’ve accepted that you don’t belong together. You’ve accepted that you are not meant for each other. So, the only thing left that you need to do is to finally end that relationship for good.

4. You are trying hard, but you cannot find a way to make things work out. You are doing the best you can to salvage your relationship, but it doesn’t work. That is because there is nothing between you that can be salvaged. You are not right for each other. This is another clear sign that you need to move on alone.

5. You often daydream what your life would be like if you weren’t with them. This makes you nostalgic for something you’ve never ever experienced. You have dreams and goals that you want to accomplish on your own and you feel trapped with them. If this is the case, you already know what you should do.

6. Your insecurities are getting louder and louder. You don’t feel good about yourself. Being with them makes you doubt and criticize yourself. Trust me, you don’t want to be with someone who does not believe in you. You need a person that supports you and cares about you. Make the step. If your relationship doesn’t feel right, end it for good.

7. You have different values. You cannot be on a completely different page with your partner and expect your relationship to thrive. Sharing the same values is crucial to sustaining a healthy and loving unity. If your values differ radically, this may be one of the biggest red flags that your relationship is not meant to be.

8. Your friends are supporting you to end your relationship. They are 100% on board with that decision. They believe that you deserve much better than what you have right now. And honestly, if you are really going through all of these feelings, they may be right.

9. You don’t talk to each other. You simply don’t communicate the way one healthy and loving couple should. You don’t share intimate moments with one another. This is probably the biggest sign that you don’t belong together and that you probably should end your relationship.

10. You are lying to yourself that something will change, but deep down you know it won’t. You keep convincing yourself that there are things about them that you like, but the weight of all the cons in your relationship make it unbearable for you to pretend that everything is fine.

6 Toxic Behaviors You Shouldn’t Ever Put Up With

By
Riley Cooper

We argue and we fight with those who are close to us, even when we truly care about each other. We can fly off the handle and be negative once in a while in our relationships, both romantic and otherwise, and, all of this is normal.

Unfortunately, there’re many of us that have a problem recognizing when normal behaviors have become toxic and drawing the line when we have had enough of someone’s crappy behavior.

Toxic behavior comes in many different forms: manipulation, unfounded criticism, gaslighting, guilt-tripping, or ghosting, to name just a few. It can be found in your relationships with your caring parents, loyal friends, loving partner, or supportive colleagues – in one word – everywhere.

Regardless of the form toxic behavior takes, it can drain your energy and suck the happiness out of you. It can weaken your confidence and destroy your dignity. Are you wondering how I know this?

Well, unfortunately, I had to learn it the hard way. I was in a relationship with someone who was damaging to my self-esteem.

But, this painful relationship has also taught me a valuable lesson, and that is that if you establish clear, firm boundaries and you’re willing and strong enough to defend them, there’s no such person that can undermine your confidence.

Here are 6 toxic behaviors you shouldn’t ever put up with:

1. GASLIGHTING

Gaslighting is probably the most severe form of toxic behavior. It’s a form of psychological abuse by means of which a person tries to convince you that some words were never uttered or some actions never happened.

This kind of behavior enables a person to do something bad or say something hurtful to you and then deny doing that. They can even accuse you of lying or exaggerating things and make you apologize for something which isn’t your fault at all. And if you’re not aware that you’re a victim of gaslighting,  they can even make you doubt your own perceptions and logic.

2. STONEWALLING

If you know someone who often displays this kind of toxic behavior, you may think that they’re reserved or too shy to express their feelings, but know that you’re wrong. Because stonewalling has nothing to do with being timid.

It’s just manipulating, degrading, and controlling kind of behavior which is used when someone wants to avoid answering your questions, listening to you, or taking responsibility for their bad behavior.

3. THREATENING

Threatening is a common behavior for a person that has more power in some part of your life, such as a partner or a parent that makes most of the money. The person who often displays this highly negative behavior usually uses phrases, such as, “If you don’t do … then I’ll …” By verbally threatening you, they actually try to show that they’re the one who is in control, not you.

What you need to remember is that whether a person threatens you verbally or physically, you need to make sure you distance yourself from them, because if you don’t, they can greatly damage your self-esteem.

4. PERSONALIZING CRITICISM

Whether it is forgetting to take out the garbage or what products you should buy at the supermarket since you left the list on the table in the dining room, we all make mistakes.

But, when the person you’re in a relationship with begins listing your flaws, insulting you, and humiliating you every time you make a simple mistake, know that you are not in a healthy territory anymore.

5. DOWNPLAYING YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

When a person downplays your accomplishments, know that this is because they envy you your success and happiness. They have low self-esteem and they have trouble accepting that you’re smarter and more successful than them and that you have a better and more fulfilling life than theirs.

If you know someone who regularly displays this toxic behavior, know that they’re not worthy of your time and attention.

6. SCAPEGOATING

While you may think that blaming someone for something they never said or did is unfair and absurd, unfortunately, there are people who don’t share your attitude. These people have no problem laying the blame at your door for something that’s not your fault. Why?

Because this is the easiest way for them to avoid taking any personal responsibility. When they gaslight you, it’s easy for them to avoid admitting their mistakes and apologizing to you for their bad behavior. And as if this wasn’t bad enough, this manipulation technique enables them to convince you that you’re the one to blame for their own mistakes and bad actions.

These Are The Things She Wants From You But Would Never Ask You To Do

By
Stephanie Reeds

You think she wants you to give her the moon and all the stars above you, but what she wants is simple. She wants to feel loved by you. It’s that simple.

She wants you to touch her when she least expects it. She wants to feel your fingers slowly running through her hair and then gently and passionately caressing her back in a way that makes her go out of her mind. She wants to know that you feel that same burning desire inside your heart while your skin rubs against hers. She wants you to see that flame inside of you. She wants you to show her that you are crazy for her and you would do everything to maintain that fire between the two of you.

She wants you to tell her just how much you love her every time you feel like it. She wants you to feel like you can share your feelings with her. She wants to see you making an effort to let her know that you cannot live without her. She wants you to say that she means the world to you at random, weird moments when that’s the least she expects you to do. She wants to be loved by you. And she wants to know that you care deeply. But she doesn’t want to tell you how to do it.

She wants to be surprised like she’s never been surprised before. But that doesn’t mean that she expects you to buy her 500 red roses and wait for her outside her front door with a bottle of the most expensive champagne. All she wants is a gesture. A cute, unique act of love that defines your connection. Something that will prove to her that she means something to you, that her love is the only thing that you need in your life. Like taking her to see her favorite movie, surprising her with a ‘just because’ handpicked flower or bringing her breakfast in bed.

She wants to see that you remembered to do something for her. She wants to be able to rely on you without wondering whether you will manage to help her. She wants to know that you already took care of something very important to her without being told to do that. She wants to know that you care enough to think about those kinds of stuff. She wants you to know how much these things mean to her. Because she wouldn’t feel comfortable asking you to do them. She just doesn’t want to come off as a control freak. It is not in her nature to force things to happen.

She just yearns for your attention. She craves for your love. She needs you.

Artificial Intelligence Vs Machine Learning – Clearing the Air

By
Elizabeth Williams

Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning are two very hot buzzwords right now and they have become an integral part of our daily routine. But does that mean that we understand these technologies well? Do we know the difference between them? Are we clear about what they stand for individually? Raise your hand if you have been struggling with these questions. Okay, now bring down your hand, buddy, we can’t see it!

Both these technologies are often used interchangeably by people and the perception of them being the same is an epidemic. So, this piece will help you understand these technologies better and it will discuss a few points on the basis of which you can differentiate between them.

In short, the best statement to clear the air between the technologies is:

AI is a broader concept of machines being able to carry out tasks in a way that we would consider “smart”.

And,

Machine Learning is an application of AI based around the idea that we should be able to give machines access to data and let them learn for themselves.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? 

Artificial intelligence is the science of making computers behave in ways that, until recently, required human intelligence to function. AI today is symbolized with Human-AI interaction gadgets.

Artificial Intelligence can be interpreted to mean incorporating human intelligence to machines.

Artificial intelligence is a broad concept that includes everything from Good Old-Fashioned AI (GOFAI) to futuristic technologies such as deep learning. Whenever a machine completes a task based on a set of rules that solve problems, such an “intelligent” behavior is what is called AI.

A great application of Artificial Intelligence is Apple’s personal assistant – Siri. Siri is the friendly voice-activated computer that interacts with the user on a daily basis. It is your virtual friend that helps you find information, gives directions, adds events to calendars, helps send messages, etc.

What is machine learning? 

Machine learning is the study of algorithms that allow computer programs to improve automatically through learning and experience. Machine learning works with small to large data-sets, examines and compares the data to find common patterns and explore nuances.

Machine learning can be interpreted to mean empowering computer systems with the ability to “learn”.

Machine Learning is a subset of AI, in fact, it is a technique for realizing AI.

It is a method of training algorithms such that they can learn how to make decisions. For instance, if you provide a machine learning model with songs that you like, along with their audio statistics, it can automate and generate a recommender system to give you suggestions for the music that you’ll enjoy in future. This is what companies like Netflix and Spotify practice to improve their user experience.

The key differences between AI and ML: 

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
It works like a computer program that does smart work. A simple concept where a machine takes data and learns from it.

 

 
The goal is to simulate natural intelligence and solve a complex problem. The goal is to learn from data on a certain task in order to maximize the performance of a machine on this task.

 

 
Develops a system to mimic human behavior to respond to certain circumstances. Creates self-learning algorithms.

 

 
The aim is to increase success and not accuracy.       The aim is to increase accuracy, not success.

 

 

 A Case Of Branding?

Artificial Intelligence and ML certainly has a lot to offer to the industry. With a promise of automating mundane tasks as well as offering creative insight, industries in every sector are reaping the benefits. AI and ML are being sold consistently, and lucratively.

Machine Learning has been seized as an opportunity by marketers. After AI has been around for so long, it is possible that it has started to be seen as something “old hat” even before achieving its true potential. And Machine Learning certainly gives marketers something new and shiny to work with. 

The fact that we will eventually develop human-like AI has been treated inevitably by technologists. Certainly, today we are closer than ever and moving towards the goal rapidly.

Reviews on skin products with CBD

By
Elizabeth Williams

Cannabidiol, more frequently referred to as CBD oil, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis crops that is connected with many of marijuana’s overall medicinal and wellness qualities but without THC (a psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis sativa). In contrast to THC, the psychoactive compound responsible for providing you that elevated impact, CBD, is non-psychoactive and a proven aid for nausea, pain, and anxiety (plus, if extracted from industrial hemp, it is legal). CBD is equally known to be anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, cell-regenerative, and anti-cell proliferative for damaged cells. Simply put, CBD is a potential therapy for various medical conditions.

Are you new to CBD? If yes then you’re in luck as I will walk you through the reviews on skin products with CBD so you can make good choices according to your area of need. Many cannabinoid products for skin care are intended to assist ache spots or surface problems like eczema. All its goodies mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg as CBD cannabis oil seems to provide you with an additional layer of protection, helping your skin fight against wear-and-tear every day and some unpleasant illnesses too. Here are five recommended CBD products to consider. 

CBD rescue balm

This balm contains a unique mixture of coconut oil, beeswax, PCR hemp oil, eucalyptus oil, and lavender oil. It is completely natural and comes in either 500 or 1000 mg of CBD per 60ml. The CBD rescue balm opposes dry, irritated, and aged-looking skin while promoting youthful vibrancy and optimal skin health.

Features:

  • 100% plant-based formula
  • Non-greasy
  • Zero synthetic chemicals
  • Whole-plant CBD extract, not an isolate
  • Pleasant aroma
  • Safe for all skins irrespective of skin type

Recommended usage:

  • Apply liberally on the skin( it is advisable to test a small amount on your skin before applying all over)
  • For external use only
  • Use one to two times daily

Note:

  • Keep away from children
  • Store in its original packaging
  • Do not exceed the recommended usage 

The wonder seed

Arguably the most nutritious oil known to man! This product is made using an optimal blend of virgin hemp seed oil, contains variety of minerals, vitamins, all 10 amino acids and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. This cream is perfect for acne, dryness, eczema, anti-aging, anti-inflammation, and itchy scalp leaving your skin softer, smoother, and beautifully radiant.

Features

All natural formula

This moisturizer contains the best all-natural ingredients. Talk of hemp oil, green tea extract, aloe vera, grape seed oil, and chamomile extract are all contained in it.

Anti-aging components

The wonder seed cream is packed with nutrients that aid collagen production and immensely hydrate the skin, it helps smoothen out fine lines and reduce wrinkles.

Acne control

It’s nutrient content provides optimal nutrition that aids in balancing the oil profile to keep acne and psoriasis in check.

Kush cream

Kush cream is a strong deep pain relieving cream. Its organic menthol crystal combined with medicated emu oil content helps deliver the medication deep and straight where you need if for almost instant pain relief. This product is designed to work with your natural Ph for optimum skin protection. The anti-inflammatory properties are equally excellent for wrinkle reduction and acne.

Features

  • Organically grown ingredients
  • Helps relieve pains
  • 100% anti-inflammatory
  • Helps maintain healthy joints and tendons

Note:

Because of its icy effect, this product is not to be used for sensitive skin, rashes, and open wounds. 

Jeffrey James Botanicals

For luxurious moisturizer all day & all night Jeffrey James botanicals are the obvious cream of choice. Contains glycolic acid, lactic acid and pure fruit acids that boost cellular turnover and help decrease fine lines and wrinkles improving tone and texture. Its Vitamin C content encourages the development of collagen; helps reverse harm to the sun and reverse signs of aging.

Features

  • Non-greasy for all skin types
  • Zero parabens, sulfates, dyes or artificial fragrances
  • Organic ingredients
  • Rich in anti-oxidants

Directions

Take only a small part of the cream and apply gently on your face and neck. Make sure you avoid the eye area while rubbing the cream on your face. Use once or twice weekly as needed.

Cannuka nourishing body cream

This relaxing cream, infused with a subtle citrus scent, offers a light, refreshing feeling. It rapidly absorbs and leaves the skin soft and silky. This Nourishing Body Cream delivers instant relief and hydrates the skin for hours. This cream is crucial for lovely, healthy-looking skin throughout the year. It also soothes summer sunburns and thoroughly moisturizes winter dryness.

CBD’s anti-inflammatory benefits decrease blemish causes while calming the skin. The honey of Manuka acts as an antibacterial agent.

Features

  • Cruelty-free
  • THC free
  • Safe for every one
  • Sustainably sourced

How to use

Apply once daily preferably at night before going to bed.

What is a DSP and real time bidding?

By
Elizabeth Williams

Today it is difficult to imagine that there are those who work in the field of Internet advertising and have not heard about Real Time Bidding platform. We are actively exploring the benefits of RTB advertising technology. In this article, we tried to collect as much useful information about RTB as possible and to tell in detail about the technology and about interesting cases of its application.

Real Time Bidding is a technology for purchasing display advertising through an auction, which takes place in real time. The main advantage is the purchase of shows to the necessary target audience, rather than booking traffic on a single site. In our opinion, this is a qualitatively more correct approach to advertising, because, booking a specific site, we carry out impressions on it of completely different audiences by age, income level, and interests (if we are not talking about a highly specialized portal). This approach is also beneficial to users because they see the advertising that suits their interests.

Real Time Bidding technology identifies a user by cookies (the data is anonymous and includes the history of his or her requests, gender, age, geography). The target user is the one who meets the predefined parameters.

The process of collecting information, processing it, organizing the auction itself involves a complex structure. DSP (Demand Side Platform) is a system interacting with SSP, Ad Exchanges and Ad Networks and communicating in the interests of the advertiser. The main objective of DSP is to buy impressions at the best price for the advertiser. For an effective advertising campaign, it is recommended to use multiple DSPs.

Targeting by audience segments deserves special attention since all other targeting is present in a particular volume and with standard media placement. Thanks to the Data Management Platform and Data Exchanges, we are able to target ads to the most diverse audience, taking into account their interests, preferences, etc.

DMP, as mentioned earlier, stores and organizes data about users, forming segments, which are then used by the advertiser. A Data Exchanges collects data and binds it to user profiles. This data is used to improve the segments. The data is distinguished by three types:

  • First-party data: data of the first order, data of the advertiser, registration, history of visits, etc. These may include names, addresses, shopping and breakfast information for them, phone numbers. Usually, they are stored in the advertiser CRM
  • Second-party data: data of the second order, they include the previously accumulated experience of advertising activities – clicks, views, likes, target actions, etc.
  • Third-party data: third-order data is third-party data. Sources of such data can be e-mail services, payment systems, third-party sites, DMP and Data Exchanges.

Benefits:

  • Buying targeted traffic, not site space
  • Accurate targeting allows minimizing the idle time
  • The cost of the show is not fixed by the price of the site; the advertiser sets the value of the purchased audience and, thus, spends the budget more optimally.
  • The technology allows each audience to show their creative banners, resulting in increased CTR, user engagement, and placement efficiency
  • Statistics are monitored online, so that the advertiser can adjust the rates and change banners, improving the effectiveness of the advertising campaign
  • A wide range of reports (by date, by domain, by SSP, by creative, etc.) make it possible to comprehensively analyze the final or intermediate results of an advertising campaign
  • Thanks to a single cookie database, the intersection of the audience is excluded
  • The possibility of purchasing advertising with optimization for both CPM and CPC
  • The possibilities of launching retargeting via RTB allow to get a quick coverage of the target audience by connecting a large number of advertising networks instead of one.

 

There Isn’t Such Thing As Wrong Timing: You Just Weren’t Destined For Each Other

By
Riley Cooper

When a relationship fails, we always come up with reasons for the breakup. We always look for something which is beyond our control. We look for something that we can complain about and blame for the breakup.

And what’s the most common reason we come up with? Yes, you guessed it: The timing was wrong.

Indeed, saying, “We broke up because we met in the wrong time or wrong place” is like some kind of defense mechanism for most of us. But, the truth is that thinking that if you and your ex-partner had met in a different place or time, things would be different now, i.e. you’d still be together, is just a big lie.

Because when two people are meant to be together, the timing is never wrong. Yes, it’s simple as that.

There’s no such thing as bad timing. There’s no such thing as perfect timing either. Because timing is inconsistent. Timing is something you can’t control.

When you’re with the right person for you, neither you nor they worry about the timing. Instead, you make the timing right. You make your relationship a safe journey. You make the difficult times easier. You make yourselves ready to face and overcome any problem, difficulty, and temptation life sends your way.

Because when you’re with the right person for you, you’re willing to do everything to save what you have. You’re willing to walk through fire, climb the highest mountain, and fight monsters to keep the love between you always alive.

When you’re with the right person, timing means nothing to you.

Even when you hit a rough patch in your relationship, you don’t think that you two met in the wrong time. Instead, both of you try hard to solve your relationship problems successfully and move on. Both of you do your best to make right all the wrong things that threaten to separate you.

When you’re with the right person for you, you don’t give up on the two of you no matter how difficult your relationship is. Instead, you do everything in your power to make your relationship easier. You do your best to show everyone that they’re wrong when they try to convince you that the timing isn’t right.  Why?

Because you know that you were meant for each other. You know you were destined to be together. You feel this in your heart. You feel this in the depths of your being.  

4 Relationship Stereotypes We All Need To Get Rid Of If We Want To Find Happiness

By
Stephanie Reeds

So much has been written and said about love and relationship, that nowadays it is truly hard to determine what’s true and what’s false.

From a young age, we’ve been taught that relationships are these beautiful comfort zones where there are only rainbows, pink skies, and unicorns.

Disney movies and romantic fairy tales have convinced us that being in love means being in a divine state for 24 a week. Well, let me tell you something. Relationships may be an amazing part of our lives, but they are not that black and white as some people think.

That is why we decided to gather some of the biggest relationship stereotypes and let you know that discarding them is the only way to truly find happiness in your life:

1.“PARTNERS MUST HAVE THE SAME INTERESTS TO BE HAPPY”

As if! When I first met my current boyfriend, he was in a club playing with his band. The sound of his guitar caught my attention and I couldn’t stop staring at him. The way he handled that instrument and the energy he shared with the people around him made me very curious about him.  

Let me just tell you that I have never in my life really listened to metal or anything related. That was my first experience and I absolutely fell in love with the whole atmosphere he and his band made. For the record, I am a writer and a part-time photographer. That’s what I love and that is what makes me happy.

My point is, our different interests and hobbies didn’t stop us from falling madly in love with each other. In fact, they brought us even closer because they broadened our horizons.

2.“HAPPY COUPLES DON’T FIGHT”

False. This is probably the biggest stereotype I’ve ever heard. Ask the happiest couple you know, and they will tell you that there is no such thing as a relationship without the occasional disagreements and fights. The truth is people who don’t fight usually don’t care about one another.

I am not saying that fighting every day and emotionally abusing each other is okay. Not at all. I am just stating that having small quarrels every once in a while, is a normal thing.

3.“THEY LOVE EACH OTHER’S FRIENDS AND FAMILY”

Let’s get one thing straight. It is your duty to respect your loved one’s family and friends, but that doesn’t mean that you should unconditionally love them. You are in a relationship with your partner, not them.

Whoever told you that you need to constantly worry about interacting with your partner’s loved ones is wrong. The key is being respectful and having healthy boundaries without insulting someone.

4.“THEY ALWAYS SPEND TIME TOGETHER”

Don’t kid yourself. Being in a happy relationship doesn’t mean being together 24/7. Being in love with someone doesn’t mean giving up on your life to be with them. That is called an unhealthy obsession if you ask me.

Relationships are about sharing your life with another person but also working on yourself. It is about accepting each other’s journey and supporting the work that you both do.

Having a life outside of your relationship means that you respect yourself, no that you stopped loving your partner.

It is about time we break these stereotypes and accept that love, just like everything else in life, is imperfect and flawed. Because that is the only way we are ever going to find happiness.

8 Little Surprises Women Enjoy But Will Never Ask You To Do For Them

By
Stephanie Reeds

Dear men, I don’t know if you know, but women love surprises. Regardless of what kind of woman you are dating, and regardless of what her preferences are, we all enjoy those small, cute gestures.

I am not talking about fancy dinners and luxurious trips. I am talking more cute good-morning texts and hand-picked wildflowers.

Yup, that is the kind of girl I am. And I believe I am not alone. In fact, I am pretty sure that there is not a woman that doesn’t enjoy these cute, little acts of love.

So, guys, I suggest you keep reading. Because these are 8 surprises women love but would never ask you to do for them:

1. Bring her breakfast in bed. I know it sounds cliché, but it is the cutest cliché that ever existed. Let’s face it. Personally, I don’t think there is anything more thoughtful and cuter than bringing your loved one a freshly squeezed orange juice and French toast in bed. Who is with me?

2. Leave her cute, good-morning, love texts. Okay, yes, she knows you love her. But there is no harm in leaving a small reminder every once in a while. Especially when it is in the form of an adorable good-morning note.

3. Take her on a spontaneous surprise trip. This may take some time for you to plan it, but I guarantee you that it is going to be worth it. If you ask me, I am the happiest woman alive when my man organizes a surprise hiking trip for me. And he has done it a few times already. I have no words to describe the joy in my heart whenever this happens.

4. Take her out on a date. Somewhere romantic. Somewhere you would both enjoy. It is truly sad how we’ve completely forgotten the concept of going out. Why don’t we bring that back?

5. Send her flowers. You don’t even have to buy her an expensive bouquet to make her day and put a smile on her face. Seeing you with only a single flower in your hand will immediately make her the happiest woman alive. Believe me. It is not a gift. It is the thought that counts. The fact that you care about her and want to see her smile.

6. Surprise her with her favorite home-cooked meal. Buy all the ingredients and surprise her with a lovely dinner. She will love you for doing that. Even if the food is overcooked.

7. Buy her tickets for her favorite movie. Cover her eyes and tell her that you are taking her somewhere special. Watching her favorite movie may seem like it is nothing, but trust me, to her it will be everything. The fact that you cared enough to make time for this date and take her to see something so special like her favorite story shows her that she truly means the world to you.

8. Compliment her when she least expects. Show her off to the world and let her know much she means to you. Compliment her in front of others. But don’t do it just because. Do it because you really mean it. She will know and she will appreciate you for it.

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