Being single, especially with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, is seen by most people as a sad and lonely existence. With society having conditioned our minds that the key to a happy life is being in a relationship, singlehood is not the path to take. A recent study however says that for a certain group of people, being single is the …

If you are reading this, you are most likely one of them – a millennial. And yes, millennials need New Year’s resolutions too. It is after all almost the end of another year. Consider this a refresh or better yet, a reboot of sorts. Before the start of another year, one should take stock and assess what one has done …

When giving gifts to your loved ones, one of the persons that will be on top of your list is your significant other. It has to be something that can make him fall in love with you a little more; something that he actually wants and will use. When it comes to choosing a present for your special someone, you …

With Christmas just around the corner, parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and godparents are busy preparing their lists. On top on the list usually are little children and grandchildren who must get the coolest toys as gifts. With gadgets becoming more and more affordable, they become a standard gift even for young children. But before you consider giving your child, nephew, …

A new study in the United States claims that having more friends on Facebook helps one live longer. In particular, the more friend requests one accepts, the less likelihood of death within a two-year period. The study looked at the Facebook activities of registered California voters and their mortality rates. Conducted by researchers from the University of California-San Diego, the Proceedings …

Everyday in our lives, we experience all sorts of conflict: in our homes, in our places of work and anywhere else where we need to deal with other people. And because conflict is unavoidable, here are five tips on how to handle conflict so that it does not grow into bigger problems later on. Handling Conflict Needs Emotional Intelligence According …

Psychologists say that narcissism in a trait that all humans are born with. In one way or another, each of us seek attention from others constantly, but sometimes some people do this excessively, at the expense of other people’s feelings and emotions. According to Psychology Today, these types of narcissists are the ones who are more overt about who they …

In this day and age of distractions brought on mainly by technology, can we really say that we are listening to other people? Picture your last conversation with a good friend, your spouse or your kid. Can you really say that you were 100 percent paying attention to what they were saying or were you thinking about something else, like …

How many friends do you have on Facebook? I myself have 500 plus friends, which got me wondering if I really knew all of these people that are on my friends list. I know that it is a mix of professional and personal contacts but I am beginning to doubt if all of these are really my friends. In the …

Living through times such as these can become quite challenging, and we eventually realize that we simply cannot live through life on our own. That is why the friendships we form and nurture throughout our lives are very important. An article in Real Simple identified the five types of friends a person should have in order to live a better …