Dogs are some of the most loving and beautiful creatures in the world. They are incredibly loyal, very protective, and loving in more ways than we can count. If you have ever been a dog owner, then you know exactly what I am talking about.
It would therefore be very tempting to want to adopt/buy two from the same litter. As someone who fell into that trap, I am here to tell you why that is not a good idea.
The institution of marriage has existed for over 4300 years. Marriage traditions and customs vary widely between people of different cultures. Back then, getting married was mainly for economic or political advantages. In many cultures, parents would therefore arrange marriages for their children. This practice for the most part served society well for thousands of years.
The idea of romantic love as a basis for marriage is only a recent concept.
Death is inevitable for all of us. In its wake, it leaves so much devastation to the ones left behind. Processing grief can be very difficult and sometimes takes a huge toss on us. Sometimes it feels as if that feeling of pain and sadness is going to stay with us forever. To make this process bearable, there are some things we should understand, acknowledge and accept. Below are a few;
Good genuine friendship is a rare treasure to find. Yet if you do find it, it's almost like having a blood sibling. Friends are important in our lives. They are the people who walk with you in certain stages of life and you get to motivate and support each other during the challenging moments.
Being in a relationship with someone means connecting with them at deep personal levels. It means showing someone a side of you that you don't necessarily reveal to the rest of the world. Your deepest fears, your worries among others. This usually means that this person becomes your friend naturally. You build a certain level of trust and you become comfortable around this person. However, when the relationship is terminated, you are left with a sort of hole in your soul. Emptiness that is very hard to explain. Most people describe it as losing a part of yourself.
As an adult, most of us have to work to be able to pay the bills and in general to make ends meet. This has become more and more challenging in recent years due to inflation and the rising cost of living. Some of us find ourselves working two or even three jobs. This is very time-consuming and might put a strain on your love life since you will be dedicating almost your entire day to your job. In due time, your partner will start to feel neglected and alone.
Balancing your work and love has hence become something necessary in modern-day life. Here are a few ways to create a balance between the two:
Being in a long-term committed relationship with someone inevitably means that at some point, you will come across their family. Of course, these are complete strangers who you know nothing about and who you have to create individual relationships with if you are planning a long-term relationship with your partner. This process can be quite challenging for many of us.
That said, here are a few ways that have personally worked for myself and my close friends to smoothen the process. They may not all apply to you due to cultural differences, but most will.