May
03
Involved with a man who has feelings for you, but who’s not willing to alter his life for you? Here s how to win in this kind of sticky sitch.
Get a Glue-Take note of comments made by your partner about commitments—in your relationship and with others. How does he view it—and is it something he truly shares with you?
ID your issues-Past experiences can affect how you view and judge you present situations. Understanding your own issues is crucial—so they’ll work for you and ultimately help you spot a toxic relationship and t your chances for a better one.
The best ally:yourself- “You may feel that if he won’t live with you [for instance], you’d prefer to find someone who w1l7 say sex and relationships experts Dr. David Delvin and Christine Webber. “It’s a difficult decision, but one that only you can make.”
Listen to your gut- If it doesn’t feel right, ask yourself if you’re wiling to stick it out and make the sacrifice in this kind of incompatible relationship “out of hope.”
Leave for the right reasons- Don’t leave to teach him a lesson or
change him, advises Bonacci. “Leave because it’s the best thing for you to do. Leave because it frees you up to find someone who really loves you.”
Posted in family, general, relationship
Apr
10
Eating certain foods a’ certain times can spur physiological changes that make it almost impossible to doze off, says Alon V. Avid M.D., MPH, Try avoiding:
Coffee and chocolate after noon.
Reach for them in the afternoon to pick up your energy, and their caffeine will still be coursing through your bloodstream for hours afterward!
Instead: Eat celery with peanut butter. The protein from the peanuts revs your metabolism, and the crunch from the celery helps you stay sharp and keeps you alert without interfering with sleep.
Milk and other dairy products after dinner!
Although they have a reputation as natural sleep aids, the truth is that dairy foods get the adds churning in your stomach, keeping you awake! instead: Have some lean turkey Like milk, turkey is loaded with tryptophan, an amino acid your body needs to make the brain chemical that slows your nervous system before sleep—but turkey won’t upset your stomach!
Have a “sleepy” cookie!
What’s that? One made with oatmeal, granola or other whole grains. The complex carbohydrates in these types of cookies will steady your blood sugar, helping you to relax and stay relayed all through the night!
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