Relationships – Page 3 – Experience Life

- Happiness -

8 Ways to Channel Your Inner Child This Summer

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Here are some tips to rediscover the joys of summer.

- Mindfulness -

Reclaim Your Weekends

By Karen Olson

Setting aside time for restoration isn’t just good for your health — it just might help you be more productive and creative, too.

- Happiness -

10 Tips for Your Best Fourth of July

By Experience Life Staff

Here are our top 10 tips for the ultimate July 4th celebration.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: Strength in Numbers

By Craig Cox

A new study suggests that life in an empty nest may be bad for the brain.

- Family/Friends -

The Good News About Bad Behavior

By Jill Metzler Patton

Katherine Reynolds Lewis talks about her new book and why we need a new approach to parenting and discipline.

- Stress Relief -

My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?

By Jon Spayde

A veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communication.

- Family/Friends -

Pet Power

By Stephanie Granada

Learn why pet owners are healthier — and what you can do if you don’t have pets.

- Personal Development -

Why Adults Can — and Should — Learn a Second Language

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Learning a second language can expand your opportunities for health and happiness. And it’s never too late to start.

- Travel -

How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Can’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.

- Travel -

My Partner Likes to Camp, and I Like Hotels — What Should We Do?

By Jon Spayde

In any relationship, says a couples’ mediator, it’s important to celebrate differences and find common ground.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

Resiliency Reserves

By Bahram Akradi

Within each of us, there’s an inner strength that helps us endure challenging times — and thrive when we pull through.

- Honestly, Dara -

How to Eat Well When You’re Camping

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Roughing it doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with bad food.

- Sports/Recreation -

Strong Body, Strong Mind: In Praise of Mud Runs

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Raised in pristine white dresses, our fitness editor has learned the value — and joy — of getting dirty.

- Editor's Note -

Back to Our Roots

By Jamie Martin

It’s our turn to nurture a love for nature in the next generation.

- Family/Friends -

How Do I Adjust to an Empty Nest?

By Jon Spayde

Your youngest child just moved out and you feel lost. Here’s how to transition.

- Aging -

Dog Owners Live Longer

By Heidi Wachter

Increased longevity is yet another benefit of dog ownership.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

A Mindset of Giving

By Bahram Akradi

How the spirit of generosity can create more joy and meaning in our lives — starting now.

- Personal Development -

Strong Body, Strong Mind: Becoming Visible

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Value your body for what it can do, not for how it looks, says our fitness editor.

- Personal Development -

Which Is Right for You: A Therapist or a Coach?

By Heidi Wachter

Therapists and coaches use distinct tools to help us heal from past traumas or embark on new life adventures. Discover whether professional counseling may be helpful for you.

- Weight Loss -

On Hunger

By Heidi Wachter

Roxane Gay’s bold account of her weight issues offers insight into the connections between trauma, shame, and body image.