Sometimes, nothing says it better than a letter.
But when you sit down to write, a blank pagetauntinglystares back at you.
So today, we’re lending a helping hand to all the mothers out there writing heartfelt letters to their sons who may need alittle inspirationto get started.
We’ve curated a list of 15 samples.
Feel free to steal them outright or tweak them to your situation.
Have you ever found yourself tongue-tied and momentarily stupefied when a partner asks, “Why do you love me? Give me exact reasons.”
We get it.
It’s not that you don’t love them, but coming up with “the reasons I love you”on the spot can be difficult.
It takes forethought (and a way with words) to express your feelings in a way that mirrors what’s in your heart.
If you find yourself at a loss for words, we’ve compiled this I love you listso you’ll be ready the next time the question lands in your lap.
Is my relationship dying, or am I being paranoid for no reason?
Is he trying to tell me it’s over without actually saying it?
Humans have agonized over these questions since the advent of coupling.
To be sure, wondering whether your relationship is sinking or simply transforming into something more mature is an all-consuming stress to carry around.
So to help you better assess your situation, today, we’re unpacking signs the relationship is over for him.
Living together is a big step in any relationship.
It’s an exciting milestone filled with lots of promise, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges.
Therefore, it’s essential to ensure that you and your partner are on the same page before taking that leap.
Asking each other insightful questions is one of the best ways to ensure you make the right decision before you move in together.
From covering home and lifestyle decisions like finances, chores, and where to shop for groceries to getting into the nitty-gritty of pet preferences and storing family heirlooms, our questions below provide a comprehensive overview of what it means to live together in harmony.
In a time when manners are teetering on the edge of extinction and anxiety is on the rise, it is increasingly important to spend time expressing gratitude.
Focusing on gratitude can negate feelings of resentment and entitlement and foster feelings of positivity.
Studies show that even months after writing a simple appreciation quote or journaling feelings of gratitude, people’s brains are still wired to feel especially thankful.
This is because gratitude habits have a self-perpetuating nature.
The more you practice gratitude, the more you can enjoy its many benefits, such as an overall feeling of well-being and happiness.
Let’s talk about reactive abuse — or reactionary abuse.
A form of gaslighting, reactive abuse is when one person intentionally provokes another into intense, adverse reactions.
It can be emotional,psychological, or physical — and in many cases, reactive abuse is an unconscious,reflexive instinct.
Is it harmful?
What types of people engage in the practice?
Why do they do it? How can you stop the cycle ofreactive abuse?
Settle in — because we’re unpacking it all below.
You had high hopes when your son got married.
You were pleased to see him enter a new stage of life.
Perhaps you have already been blessed with grandchildren, or you’re still waiting.
All is not bliss, however.
Your daughter-in-law has become a source of conflict by creating barriers between you and your son and grandchildren.
Daughter-in-law problems can be quite challenging and painful.
The stakes are high because relationships with your son and grandchildren are clearly in jeopardy.
If you’re looking at an empty page and thinking,“What should I say to my daughter?”you’ve got company.
We know how challenging it can be towrite lettersto your adult children.
Self-doubt creeps in, and you wonder if the words you can think of will mean the same to them as they do to you.
After all, you’ve mademistakes(every parent does), and you want your daughter to know how proud you are of the woman she’s becoming.
You’re just not sure where to begin.