When the Path Is Clear, It’s Probably Not Yours

There’s a quote often attributed to Carl Jung: “If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s.” Whether he said it or not, the idea rings true—especially in a world obsessed with certainty and step-by-step success. We’re wired to seek clarity. It feels safe. College, job, marriage, retirement—tick the boxes, follow theContinue reading “When the Path Is Clear, It’s Probably Not Yours”

When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage

Long-distance relationships (LDRs) aren’t just about miles—they’re about effort, timing, and emotional grit. From the outside, people often romanticize them. But on the inside, it’s much more complicated. Most couples don’t talk about how hard it gets—not just the distance, but what happens when you’re finally in the same room again. I know this firsthand.Continue reading “When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage”

Why Is the Burden of a Marriage’s Success Always on the Woman?

Society has long placed the weight of a marriage’s success or failure on women, often absolving men of any real accountability. When a relationship crumbles, the common narrative is that the woman didn’t do enough—she wasn’t patient enough, loving enough, understanding enough. But rarely does anyone question if the man lacked emotional maturity, self-awareness, orContinue reading “Why Is the Burden of a Marriage’s Success Always on the Woman?”

Strength & Courage

It takes strength to be certain ,It takes courage to have doubts.It takes strength to fit in,It takes courage to stand out.It takes strength to hide your own pain,It takes courage to show it and deal with it.It takes strength to conquer,It takes courage to surrender.It takes strength to stand alone,It takes courage to leanContinue reading “Strength & Courage”

Your past doesn’t shape your future

Don’t let past relationships and old mistakes ruin your future. Don’t let someone or something that didn’t make it in your life continue to hurt you. If you do, you’re still giving a portion of your life to something that no longer exists – it’s like letting your happiness slip into a black hole. LearnContinue reading “Your past doesn’t shape your future”

Parents & Children

Struggles help all of us, that’s why a bit of effort goes a long way to develop our strength to face life’s difficulties! As parents, we sometimes go too far trying to help and protect our kids from life’s harsh realities and disappointments. We don’t want our kids to struggle like we did. Harvard psychiatristContinue reading “Parents & Children”