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Love At Any Age

ImageDecember 26, 2018July 22, 2019 Nina2 Comments

“I never expected to feel this happy.” -Darlene, 83

Why the holidays are hard for some people

ImageDecember 24, 2018December 29, 2018 Nina1 Comment

The holidays are some people’s favorite time of year. For others, they want to hibernate until mid-January. Here’s how to get through today.

No More Violence Or Mass Shooting

ImageNovember 9, 2018November 9, 2018 NinaLeave a comment

Why do you think we have so much hatred, violence and occurrences of gun violence? What can we each do to help conquer this?

Tom Petty Felt Like My Friend

ImageOctober 1, 2018October 2, 2018 Nina3 Comments

Tom Petty, the great American legend and musician, has been incredibly influential in my life. It’s felt like he’s been my friend. Please read my short tribute to him.

Turning Toward Each Other

ImageJune 26, 2018September 27, 2018 Nina4 Comments

How do you know when your partner wants to get close? How do you know when you feel distant? What are the “bids” (requests) you make for intimacy? This essay is about the process of “getting” what your partner is trying to tell you — so you can become closer and turn toward each other.

The Other Side of Suicide

ImageJune 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Nina2 Comments

I asked him if he was suicidal. He paused and answered yes. This post is about what it’s like to talk to someone who’s suicidal — and to pay attention from the perspective of someone who feels hopeless.

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A Most Special Person, My Grandma

GalleryMay 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Nina5 Comments

Here’s a tribute and letter to my younger self reminding me that it’s going to be okay when my Grandma dies.

Listening With Your Heart

ImageMarch 27, 2018November 5, 2018 Nina1 Comment

What does it mean to listen with your heart? How can you improve your listening skills?

Permanently Loving The Temporary: Letting Go of Control

ImageMarch 6, 2018August 19, 2018 Nina3 Comments

As a recovering perfectionist, I have been experimenting with non-attachment. After years of studying, I have finally realized how to live without letting outcomes control me. Here’s a new blog post.

Lazy Dating

ImageFebruary 1, 2018February 2, 2018 Nina11 Comments

I’ve been noticing a lot of laziness in the dating world, both from men and women. Everyone says they’re looking for find someone, but when it’s time to push our limits, we often retreat or rely on the easy way. What do you think?

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My personal diaries on failing at love miserably & the lessons on love addiction that rebuilt me. Please click Follow.

Surviving the affair....the cheaters perspective

I cheated. Yip I did it, I am not proud of it, but that won't change a thing. This is my story of me trying to survive one day at a time. No guarantees....

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