We are the sum total of the five people we spend the most time with. In other words, we are influenced by the personal qualities and attitudes of those who are closest to us. In some sense, we reflect their personalities.
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Empathy is about understanding the way another person feels, but also feeling the way another person feels. Empathy is the antidote to self-serving behaviour. Without some sense of empathy we would never help another person out or offer words of comfort. Ever wondered about your own empathy? Try the quiz:
The roles of parents are changing as we speak. Let’s say that today modern parents with little kids are between 25 and 35 years old. If you look back at your childhood in the 80s and 90s, you’ll remember that most parents had traditional roles. Fathers were mainly focused on work and mothers were more concentrated on raising children.
When a teen makes the decision to come out to family and friends, it is often with a very high degree of anxiety and trepidation over the potential reaction. As a parent it is easy to feel lost after your teen opens up to you, so how can you make the experience a positive one?
If you don’t like cats or dogs, even bunnies or pigs, this post might not be for you. But if you know someone that loves animals and is going through a hard time, it might be something worth passing on.
