Some of the things that separate humans from other species are our abilities to reason and communicate effectively. Few people do these right, though. Some only reason while others only communicate. Rarely do we see people doing both effectively. We should take advantage of these superpowers to reason when we can so we can communicate … Continue reading Let’s talk
Tag: Relationships
Dating one, not many – modern relationships
Feelings are rose petals – so sensitive that they could be damaged, yet so beautiful when given the right amount of love. Rejecting and being rejected; loving and being loved; wanting and being wanted. These are natural stages in one's life. We can't have one without the other one. It's heart-breaking to want without being … Continue reading Dating one, not many – modern relationships
Getting to know someone – modern relationships
How many times have we rushed into starting a new relationship only because our initial conversations and interactions were fun and sparked those lost butterfly feelings again? Rushing into a relationship is the simple part of any relationship; getting to fully know a person before committing to getting into one is the more difficult part. … Continue reading Getting to know someone – modern relationships
The easy way out in modern relationships
Why are good people (relationships) so difficult to find and even more difficult to keep? Social media, online dating, and the complexity of human beings. These are some of the issues. We live in a world where we have most of the good things in life, yet still don't know how to appreciate or value … Continue reading The easy way out in modern relationships
On trust
Relationships are based on trust, primarily. I can't have a relationship with you if I can't blindly trust you. Most relationships start with a mid-to-high trust percentage, then it increases over time, hopefully, as we perform actions for and with each other, and stay consistent with who we are, what we say, and what we … Continue reading On trust
Celebrating life
Life is so short and death comes by so quickly, especially taking away the best ones from our side. What does somebody leave behind death? A legacy? But what kind of legacy and through whom and how? I believe we leave our legacy by doing good, fighting for the right reasons, and inspiring others to … Continue reading Celebrating life
Healthy Relationships
Your relationships will be some of the most important things you will have in your life. They are a reflection of who you are or aren't. They can make you better or worse. According to Jim Rohn, "we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with." This is a reminder … Continue reading Healthy Relationships
It’s a two-way thing
All relationships are two-sided. This means that there's always a giver and a receiver, but this doesn't mean that the giver should always be the giver or the receiver should always be the receiver. In an effort for them to work properly, both sides must put a similar amount of effort. This goes from communication, … Continue reading It’s a two-way thing
On dating and relationships…
Breaking up is never easy. Neither is trying to get over a relationship that was fun, full of good and fulfilling experiences – one that seemed the ideal for the type of people we once were. Our personalities and love style were so similar, and our ideals and vision for the future were also once … Continue reading On dating and relationships…
It’s ok not to be ok
Having personal or career issues? You’re far from being the first, last, or only one. We have all needed some form of help at some point, and most of us have also not looked for this help because we thought it was too small to ask for help and that we could either fix it … Continue reading It’s ok not to be ok
Richard Chan 