Author: serendipityandthecity

Columnist, Author, and Writer.

Single at Heart

I was never one to focus on marriage or even being in a relationship growing up. I guess I was so used to being on my own that the thought of sharing my time didn’t interest me that much growing up. It wasn’t that I didn’t have good role models. My family was filled with…

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When You Brag

This past weekend taught me a valuable lesson on bragging. For many, if bragging was an Olympic sport, I know a few who certainly would win a gold medal in it. I know that I’m not alone when it comes to dealing with braggers. Almost no one likes a show-off, but most people like to…

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It’s Hard to Feel Ignored

More and more, I find that people have lost compassion for one another. Your thoughts are disregarded and you feel that what matters to you is ignored, and it’s not even so much from strangers, but rather from those that you know well.

Feeling Alone or Lonely

It feels lonelier in this world. I often find myself people-watching, and I find that unless you’re in a grocery store, most people don’t want to be bothered talking. Maybe it’s because technology has made it so that our interactions with each other can be easily done through computers, cell phones, and even robots. Think about it, you can go into a store and check out by a computer without ever having to talk to a human. Such ways of living are causing more chances of feeling lonely.

I’m Sorry

Saying I’m sorry can be pretty powerful words to say, especially since apologies are a sign of empathy. At the same time, over-apologizing, or excessively saying sorry when you don’t need to could also hurt your self-esteem.

Solid Friendships

I sat down this week to watch my favorite all-time television series of four women whose friendships have taken them through the trials of this thing we call life. From dating, marriage, children, love, and loss; these four women stood by each other through it all. I wondered why I’ve always loved this series, and I came to realize it’s the friendship that they have in each other. It’s something that I keep missing in my own life.

Your Authentic Self

Ever look in the mirror and say to yourself, “Wow, have I changed?” I don’t mean physically but as a person. I came from a town that I thought was a great place to live. Stores were at a premium, the best florist in the area, and plenty of things to do.

Can I Trust You?

One of the hardest things to deal with is trust.  I find this to be true with friendships. It’s not easy to know who you can let into your life. As I get older, my circle of friendships has become less and less. I find there isn’t loyalty anymore, and that takes away my ability to trust a person. The definition of loyal is an allegiance to a government, institution, religion, cause, product, or person. Being loyal is about giving constant support to another person. At the same time, there needs to be a motivation to have loyalty.

The Silent Treatment

One of the hardest parts of life is the moment that we realize that we are being ignored. For whatever reason, it feels like being ignored seems more scary and intense than having someone argue with you.