by The Staff | Jun 26, 2026 | Advice, Opinion
When Love Doesn’t Feel Like Love: When “Not Feeling It” Isn’t the End By Michelle Hays I used to believe that if you truly loved someone, the relationship would naturally feel loving. Easy. Connected. Safe. And when it stopped feeling that way, I assumed something...
by The Staff | Feb 28, 2026 | Advice, Health & Wellness, Opinion, Parenting
4 Relationship Truths to Consider Before You Decide By Michelle Hays Divorce is often described as an ending, an escape, or even a fresh start. And sometimes, it truly is. But before making a decision that reshapes not only your life, but also the lives of your...
by Susan Rosser | Feb 24, 2026 | Advice, Health & Wellness, Parenting
From Hiding Under the Bed to Cuddles By Susan Rosser A little over two years ago, my adult daughter, Zoe, adopted a two-year-old cat. She named her Momo. To say this cat was timid and afraid doesn’t do justice to the situation. You would have thought she’d been...
by The Staff | Jan 28, 2026 | Advice, Holidays, Opinion
Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter More than Valentine’s Day By Michelle Hays There’s something about February that makes the whole world blush. Pink storefronts. Red gift bags. Heart-shaped everything. Valentine’s Day arrives like a glittery parade, reminding us...
by coastalnews1 | Dec 26, 2025 | Advice, Hot Topics, Opinion
Life passes in the blink of an eye. Learn why choosing love daily — not someday — is the secret to a fulfilling marriage that lasts. By Michelle Hays It happens so fast, doesn’t it? One minute we’re watching the New Year’s Eve countdown, clinking Champagne glasses,...
by Susan Rosser | Nov 30, 2025 | Advice, FROM OUR ARCHIVES, Holidays, Hot Topics, Opinion
A reflection on friendship, compassion, and second chances. By Susan Rosser Years ago, I came down with a terrible case of the flu while living on the 23rd floor of an apartment building in Manhattan. I remember gazing out my window at the people hurrying along the...
