Valuing your own feelings is important
Be kind to yourself. Loving yourself and valuing your own feelings is important.
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July 7, 2015
Mirror mirror by Guillermo Alonso
Short messages on Relationships issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
chibird - when a person tells you that you hurt them
Your pain is valid whatever others may think
Even if someone dismisses your pain, that doesn’t make it any less valid.
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July 5, 2015
Upset girl at computer image by Concord90
You can’t force other people’s feelings
You can’t force someone else to feel something they don’t. Sometimes you can remain friends and still have a relationship. Sometimes that’s too difficult and you have to take care of yourself and your feelings so you don’t get too hurt.
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July 4, 2015
Upset girl at computer image by Concord90
Unrequited love is hard to endure
Having romantic feelings for someone who doesn’t feel the same about you is something most people have experienced at some point in their lives, and can be one of the hardest feelings to endure.
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July 3, 2015
chibird - when a person tells you that you hurt them
If someone tells you that you hurt them, listen
When a person tells you that you hurt them, you don’t get to decide that you didn’t.
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June 28, 2015
14 year old young carer helping her mom walk
Kindness is recognised by everyone
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain
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June 7, 2015
Happy couple running on the beach
Spend time with your partner this summer
During the summer, older kids are often out doing their own thing, so this is a good opportunity for investing some time in your relationship with your partner.
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June 6, 2015
14year old young carer helping her mum by tucking her in
Kindness creates
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu
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May 31, 2015
14year old young carer helping her mum by tucking her in
Life shines on those who are kind
“Life has a way of shining on people who stand in the sunshine of kind actions” – Bryant McGill
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May 30, 2015
Girls talking image by Pezibear
See your friends this summer
It’s common for parents not to see their friends as much, especially when children are very young. But summer provides a chance for reconnecting as there are lots of activities, like picnics and barbeques where parents and children from different families can get together.
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May 29, 2015