Tag: Relationships
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Remember the last time I told you about making friends? Like how challenging it seems now that we’re adults trapped inside working hours? And how we are now required to add more effort if we want to widen our circle of friends outside our officemates? And what if you’re now working from home? How can…
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We used to be so good at it, right? Okay, maybe not you. But still, while we were still in school, we had a higher chance of making a friend or two compared with our present selves who work around the clock. And if you’re married with children, chances are you’re busy keeping up with…
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You’ve probably heard about us years ago. How long ago was that? Ten years? Maybe, you’ve met us along the way and you wonder, how did they get this far? Sometimes, I wonder about that too. (Perhaps, you’ve never met us at all. Because, of course, you’ve only met me through this blog, right?) Yes,…
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When we buy gifts, often our choices reflect our desires, thinking that the person we’re planning to give it to would appreciate it like we do. However, our internal narratives don’t necessarily resonate with them. Even if they are someone we consider family. Because when we seek to serve others, we need to consider their…
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As you get into a routine of working, your social circle tends to shrink. If you get into a romantic relationship, your circle will shrink even more. And if you have children, you may find that most of the other adults you know are parents of kids about the same age as your own. How…
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Have you noticed how many times you have talked to people without looking at them at all? That’s right. So the next time you talk with people, especially those who really matter to you, take time to communicate with intention. Because looking at one another through each other’s eyes makes the moment more meaningful and…
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Quality time with the people we value isn’t just about being in the same place, browsing our mobile phones. Quality time is when we connect with one another, seeing another person as a human being, just like us. And it takes intention to do just that.
jessa 