Loneliness, boredom, anxiety, trauma, meaninglessness, all make us vulnerable to addictions. They are not excuses; they are emotional signals that our emotional needs are not being met. Addictions served a purpose… the purpose of having some relief from pain. Something was missing and we thought this would be the answer. There is a wound driving your addiction Trauma is behind most addictions. Childhood adverse experiences change our bodies and brain, and we look for “self-medication” like alcohol or drugs or gambling, or work, or porn, or food, or shopping … anything that promises to smooth the emotional pain derived from the torments we have been through. It is an escapee…

What’s the key to a successful relationship? Some say that truly is the “million-dollar” question. Sometimes it’s just the simple things that we easily forget or think are unimportant that hold the key to a healthy and happy relationship. Read through the helpful tips below on how to make your relationship go the distance. If you do this you will see your relationships improve. You need quality time together for a successful relationship I know… life gets in the way. It is the school run, work, housekeeping and … Netflix, Social Media, gamming, etc. Without quality time together, your relationship will not survive. Aim to devote at least half an…