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The Season of Love: Embracing Self-Love, Respect, and Harmony in Relationships and Family

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  A Christmas Message: The Season of Love and Connection As we gather to celebrate the joy and warmth of Christmas, let us take a moment to reflect on its true essence: love. This season isn’t just about the twinkling lights or the gifts under the tree; it’s about the love we give and receive in our relationships—with ourselves, our partners, and our families. Self-love is the foundation of all other forms of love. It is about treating ourselves with kindness, forgiving our past mistakes, and recognizing our worth. When we nurture self-love, we build the emotional strength to face challenges and share love authentically with others. This Christmas, give yourself the gift of acceptance and grace. Let go of self-criticism, and celebrate the person you are becoming. In our marriages and relationships , Christmas reminds us of the importance of respect, understanding, and compromise. True love thrives when we set aside pride and ego, choosing instead to listen and honor our partner’s ...

Hidden Behind Closed Doors: A Journey of Pain, Growth, and Healing

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"My Journey - The Untold Story of My Life" :  For years, I lived a life hidden behind closed doors. On the outside, I may have seemed okay, but inside, I was silently battling wounds that no one could see. The pain, the betrayals, and the overwhelming sense of not belonging consumed me daily. But through it all, I found a way to break free. Today, I’m ready to share my story—not just the sorrow and the hurt, but the strength, the healing, and the purpose that emerged from it. This is the untold story of how I rose from the ashes of my struggles.   Hidden Behind Closed Doors: A Journey of Pain, Growth, and Healing 1. The Weight of Hurts and Struggles I remember countless nights sitting alone, staring at the walls that felt like they were closing in. The silence was heavy, almost suffocating, yet it felt safer than the noise of the world outside. The hurt I carried wasn’t visible, but it weighed on me like an anchor, pulling me down further each day. 2. No Backup, No Support Wh...

"From Struggles to Solutions: Why I Chose to Help Heal Relationships"

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Dear Diary-My journey to becoming a Relationship Coach  My Journey to Becoming a Relationship Coach My name is Aurelia Jonas, and I am honored to finally step into the role of a relationship coach. This isn’t a decision I rushed into—it’s one I’ve spent years preparing for, reflecting deeply on my own journey and the experiences that shaped my passion for helping others. It wasn’t a single life-changing moment that brought me here, but a series of small, profound realizations. Each one reinforced my belief in the power of healing, growth, and connection within relationships. Today, I feel confident and ready to guide individuals, couples, and families toward deeper understanding and love. This is where my story begins as your coach, and I can’t wait to be part of yours. When It All Started A few years ago, I found myself sitting with a close friend who was in tears. She had been married for five years but felt trapped in a cycle of arguments and misunderstandings with her husband. ...

Why Loving Yourself Takes More Effort Than Loving Others

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  Loving others often feels natural—we’re taught to care for family, friends, and even strangers from a young age. Showing kindness, empathy, and compassion to others becomes second nature. Yet, when it comes to loving ourselves, the same level of care and understanding feels out of reach. Why is it so easy to love others but so hard to love ourselves? The answer lies in how we’ve been shaped by society, past experiences, and our own perceptions. Society often teaches us that putting others first is virtuous, while focusing on ourselves is selfish. Add to this the weight of self-criticism, perfectionism, and unresolved insecurities, and self-love can feel like an impossible task. But the struggle doesn’t mean we lack the ability to love ourselves. Instead, it stems from years of neglecting our own needs in favor of seeking validation or comparing ourselves to others. Loving others often brings immediate positive feedback, but self-love requires deep reflection, patience, and the co...

How to Help Your Spouse Stop Seeking External Validation

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One quiet evening, as my husband and I sat sipping our coffee, we began a conversation about various topics. Gradually, our discussion shifted to why couples often seek external validation instead of finding it within their relationship. We pondered why people seem comfortable seeking approval from the outside world yet become defensive when it comes to receiving validation from their partner. This led us to explore potential reasons behind this behavior, and we ended up with quite a lengthy list of possibilities. Our first question was: Why do we seek external validation? Here’s what we concluded: We often seek external validation because, as individuals, we crave attention and recognition from others to affirm our worth and identity. This behavior can stem from low self-esteem, a fear of isolation, unmet emotional needs, or a fear of criticism. Seeking validation from others helps us feel good about ourselves and provides a temporary sense of reassurance. The question we ask ourselve...