As kids it’s nearly impossible to see our parents as anything but our parents, but as we grow older it’s not uncommon to gain a deeper insight into our parents’ lives outside of their parental roles. In the last few years I’ve learned more about my parents as individuals than I did when I lived with them for two decades. And though they’ll always be Mom and Dad, now that I’m an adult and I have a different perspective on parenthood, I’ve really started see them for the people they are.
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As someone who offers a lot of advice, I’m often asked questions in which it’s clear to me that the asker already knows the answer. In fact, they’re often first to point out that they know exactly what to do, but they’re just unable to do it. I had been thinking a lot about this and then it dawned on me; they’re probably just looking for permission to do the “wrong” thing. 
Even though tons of 
It's a fairly common dating affliction; to be turned off when someone shows their interest in you. I suffered from it back in high school, but I know many people who continuously struggle to stay intrigued once they've caught the object of their affection's attention. Of course being pursued feels great, but what I don't think people understand is that the feeling of being desired doesn't necessarily go away because you've made a connection with someone. 
Not only do they 
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In the movies, romance is dozens of red roses, diamonds, sunsets, and surprise proposals. Sure, those things can be romantic in real life too, but we all know that romance is not so easily categorized, and it's often not even planned. Personally I think of romance as a feeling or a moment that leaves me breathless, rather than a specific action or item. 
Many, though certainly not all, siblings naturally find themselves in 
It's so hard to describe our furry friends with a single word, even if there are some we 
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