Tayyaba’s Blogs

  Throughout my twenties, I’ve learned so much about genuine love, and in that, realizing the importance of cultivating relationships and surrounding yourself with people who get you on a soul level.  Over the last month or so, I’ve read a post  or two from a couple of my favorite blogs on friendship and how to maintain those relationships in your 30s.  Since reading those, I really started  thinking about the subject of friendship in general and how much my definition of it has changed over the course of the last ten years.  Obviously we all have people in our lives who come and go – seasonal friends, if you will.  But, the older I get, the more thankful I am for those few, genuine women in my life who I never have to question.  They just show up in every way – and it’s  easy .  As I’m rounding out my twenties, I’ve not only learned a lot, but I’ve been continually reminded that this is the age + stage of life where a lot of those ...

  As a couple, have you ever wondered, "Why does a relationship has to be so hard?" Do you feel sometimes like you're raising another child instead of having an equal partner? Are you exhausted from all the talking about change, yet nothing changes? Is your spouse expecting things you don't think are fair? Do you feel guilty when you take care of yourself because you "should" be...? If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions, keep reading to get off of the cul-de-sac of human drama. Loving "for Better or for Worse" When I mentor couples, they often wait too long to get support. Therefore, they've built up many hurts and grievances—sometimes for years! And each is clamoring to tell their side of the story to ease their pain. After talking about their challenges and helping them feel heard, I sometimes ask, "How would your relationship be different if it was fun and filled with ease?" Of course, they retort, "Th...

Some Common Teenage Problems And Their Solutions Teenagers face real concerns, between 13 and 19 years of age, on a daily basis as this is the most awkward growth stage of their lives. During this time, teens are exposed to some overwhelming external and internal struggles. They go through, and are expected to cope with hormonal changes, puberty, social and parental forces, work and school pressures, and so on. Many teens feel misunderstood. It is vital that their feelings and thoughts are validated and that the validation comes from their parents. Parents need to approach their children, who have been dealing with teenage growth issues, carefully and in a frie ndly manner to discuss the concerns. The common teenage problems that teenagers face today are usually related to: Self-Esteem and Body Image Stress Bullying Depression Cyber Addiction Drinking and Smoking Teen Pregnancy Underage Sex Defiant Behaviors Peer-Pressure and Competition Not surprisingly, all of these common teenage pr...