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𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐲..! People said, "घर में दो बेटे होने से दो दुश्मन पैदा होते हैं।“ As a mom, having all this advice floating around was scary. Even though people warned me about sibling rivalry, I'm grateful to see my sons' strong bond. Everyone wonders, how is that possible? It was possible because, → I nurtured their relationship from the start. → I encouraged cooperation, not just competition. → I promoted positive communication, not just conflict. → I celebrated their achievements together, fostering mutual support. Despite the initial concerns, my sons have developed a deep connection. ↳ They share secrets and laughs, not just fights. ↳ They offer comfort and encouragement, not just criticism. I've seen them grow together, not apart. Their bond brings joy to my heart, not worry. Want to strengthen the bond between your sons? Or Thinking about having another child and worried about sibling rivalry? Don't be! With the right strategies, you can change the idea that having two sons means double the trouble. 👉 Instead, make your home a happy place where they laugh, bond, and become close brothers. Follow me for more insights on parenting at Rekha Bansal Happy Parenting! ……………………………………………… 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐲? 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩! 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲. [𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐨] #parentingcoach #parentingtips #siblingrivalry #linkedincommunity #linkedinfamily #siblinglove #parenting

Because Saturdays are for Exercising Your Love Respect and Affection A man needs respect, and a woman needs affection. The bible referenced this I Ephesians 5 vs 23-29. However, couples often find themselves in situations where they struggle to give their partners what they truly need. This gap, provides an opportunity for misunderstandings and negative thoughts to take root, adversely affecting the relationship. One common challenge is that many women misunderstand what respect means to their husbands. For instance, they might think, “I serve his meals, I take care of the home, and I support him in various ways, yet he still says I am not respectful.” On the other hand, men may express frustration by saying, “I provide for the family, I work hard, and I protect them, yet my wife still says I am not affectionate.” So, what does respect mean to a man, and what does affection mean to a woman? Many men feel respected when their wives: - Avoid unnecessary arguments and choose constructive communication. - Speak in a calm and considerate tone without raising their voice. - Acknowledge their decisions and allow them to exercise leadership by trusting their judgment. As pastor David will always say respect goes beyond acts of service. Women often associate affection with actions that go beyond material provisions and protection. Affection includes: - Truly listening to her when she speaks, making her feel heard and understood. - Paying attention to her unspoken needs and being attentive. - Using words of affirmation that reassure her of her worth and the love shared. - Showing genuine liking, care, and appreciation in everyday interactions. - Demonstrating that she is valued as a partner and cherished beyond her responsibilities. That emotional connection and thoughtful gestures that make her feel loved and important. It is important to note that this may vary for different homes. So what does respect and affection mean to you and your spouse? Have a heart-heart conversation. ©️LydiaOkpara #ExerciseYourLove #feedyourinspirations #CrestLife #couplesgoals #LydiaOkpara #DavidOkpara #marriage

Three Years Married, Eight Years Strong ❤️ Today, I’m celebrating three years of marriage to my incredible husband, but our journey started eight years ago, we rushed right in and were living together after dating for three months and have basically not been apart since. Over the years, we've faced it all together—celebrating the wins, weathering the storms, pandemics, and losses and navigating what life throws at us. Through every complex decision, every challenge, and even the endless "should we or shouldn’t we" debates, he’s been my rock. Whether I needed a sounding board, a reality check, or someone to just be there with quiet strength—he’s always been the one who shows up. His support has helped me find clarity in the chaos, courage when I’ve doubted myself, and strength when I’ve felt stretched too thin. I know now that no matter how driven or strong you are, having someone in your corner can make all the difference. Success isn’t just about individual grit; it’s about the people who lift you up and stand by you when things get tough. It’s about those who push you to be better and who walk alongside you as you chase your dreams. If you are feeling the pressure and think you should be dealing with it alone, remember that it’s okay to lean on others, ask for advice, and argue differences of opinion. Sometimes, the best progress is made when you’ve got someone who believes in you more than you believe in yourself. To my bug, argue buddy, and biggest supporter, Happy Anniversary! Here’s to many more years of building this life together, pushing each other to grow, and tackling whatever comes next. 💪❤️ #Anniversary #Grateful #SupportSystem #PartnersInLife #KeepPushing

Who are you? What do you want? These are two deceptively simple questions that require a lifelong journey of diligent self discovery to uncover. But they are two of the most important questions you can ask yourself because their answers inform the way you live every aspect of your life. Before getting clear on our answers to these questions, Ann and I worked crazy hours building our businesses, inadvertently placing our marriage and family on the back-burner. When we stopped to think about who we were and what we wanted as individuals and as a couple, things that were on the list were: a long, healthy marriage, a thriving family life, and rich adventures and experiences. Seeing it on paper caused us to realize that how we were operating wasn’t aligned with what we wanted out of our relationships, family, and businesses. Working with these questions consistently grants us more certainty. I imagine a tree which sets it’s roots deeper and deeper into the ground so that it can grow stronger, healthier, and more vibrant. The more certainty we can attain on who we are and what we want, the stronger roots we grow and the more vibrant and effortless our direction in life will be. Clarity on who you are can be leveraged to discover what we truly want. And clarity on what you want can be leveraged to create a fulfilling life. Who are you? What do you want?

Would you like this lady to be steering you through your life??!! Ever feel like your husband's just not doing his part? That it’s always on you to keep things running smoothly? Maybe you catch yourself thinking, "This is just who I am, its not my fault. It’s how I was raised.” You’re not alone. So many of us feel stuck with these thoughts. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Feeling like other people are in the driver's seat when it should be you? One day, you're feeling great (like when your neighbor praises your incredible parenting), and the next, you're frustrated and drained (because your husband left a huge mess and ran out saying he’d be late for work —again). Life doesn’t have to feel like a constant rollercoaster of ups and downs. Get back in the driver’s seat— you can learn how to prevent circumstances or other people dictate your emotions. This isn’t just fluffy or empty talk. It’s real and it's possible. I know, because I’ve been there. I used to be so stuck in my own ways, so if I can change, then anyone can, it’s not just another cliche. (Ask my husband!) Learn how to take back control and create a steadier, more fulfilling way forward. You really can have close, healthy and fulfilling relationships with your parents, husband and children. With warmth, trust and connection. It exists! 👇 Take a look at my website - let me know what I can help you with. https://lnkd.in/d9GngXV5 #parentchildrelationship. #adultchildren. #difficultrelationships. #marriage. #positiverelationships

👉Ʈᶖƫᶅᶒ: "When Dad Misses Your Husband More Than You Do" ✨𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧: Family bonds can sometimes transcend traditional relationships, revealing unexpected depths of affection and connection. This dynamic can lead to both humor and reflection, highlighting the complexities of love and loyalty. 💫𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀: The strong friendship between your dad and your husband can lead to a unique relationship that you may not have anticipated. This bond can strengthen family ties and create a sense of unity.🟥 💫𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: Fathers and sons-in-law often discover common interests—whether it's sports, hobbies, or work—which can enhance their relationship, making it a source of joy for the entire family.🟨 💫𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: It's often humorous to witness your dad’s enthusiasm for your husband, as they may share jokes or stories that leave you feeling slightly outnumbered. This can lighten family gatherings and create memorable moments.🟥 💫𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: When your dad openly expresses how much he misses your husband, it can make you feel included in a larger familial love. It highlights the importance of connection beyond traditional roles.🟨 💫𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: This dynamic encourages you to reflect on your own relationship with your husband, prompting you to appreciate the connections that others form with him, deepening your understanding of love and companionship in your family.🟥 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬: Faheem Abbas 🥰❣️ #FamilyBonds #UnexpectedConnections #FatherInLaw #HusbandAndDad #FamilyDynamics #LoveAndLaughter #InLaws #SharedInterests #FamilyUnity #RelationshipsMatter

This morning I was thinking about how one can so easily make your blessings a chore and a burden. Something you need to check off of the list of things to do or take care of. Some people feel stuck and frustrated and they don't know why. It may just be because they have turned blessings into burdens. When you do that, it becomes so heavy. It becomes so difficult to bear. Then you start to look for places that fill your cup because the blessing that has become a burden only takes from you. So you navigate toward outside sources, work, hobbies, friends etc. (which are all healthy and good to have). But your family, marriage, your home environment and even your physical house should fill your cup too. Not just be a burden. So yes, I know I shout gratitude off the rooftops every chance I get but I do believe it is important to be grateful and appreciative to help you shift burden. Have you experienced this in any area of your life? How did you flip the switch? Would you like me to dive into this subject more? Comment below or send me a DM

Not going home for Thanksgiving That was my decision in 2008. ->My marriage was strained ->I felt horrible in my body ->I was exhausted emotionally & physically I needed a pause from the hamster wheel of nonstop busyness. I broke tradition. I ran a 5 k Turkey trot I hired a trainer I got a therapist I hired a coach I filed for divorce The pause became the pivot to create the life I REALLY wanted. I’m not recommending you not go home for Thanksgiving But I am recommending a pause A pause from life as usual ->overeat on thanksgiving ->overspend on Black Friday ->over it all by Monday Repeat 🔁 Take some time to redecide your life Is this the job I want ? Is this the relationship I want? Is this the body I want ? Is this the income I want? Is this the work environment I want? Answer honestly and then decide to create your life and career on your terms. Pause from the programming and you’ll see an opportunity to pivot to a life that includes more of what you REALLY want. —————————— PS: This is the 44 year old who set 54 year old me up to marry the love of her life, leave corporate, double her income , own her own business, be a professional speaker, write 2 books, coach women around the world to create the life they want and clock more than 10,000 hours of coaching. It all started with a pause to intentionally redecide. PPS: Your turn. Book your NextLevel consult where we will set your future self up. You can design the total life you really want. I live it and I coach it every day.

👉Ʈᶖƫᶅᶒ: "When Dad Misses Your Husband More Than You Do" ✨𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧: Family bonds can sometimes transcend traditional relationships, revealing unexpected depths of affection and connection. This dynamic can lead to both humor and reflection, highlighting the complexities of love and loyalty. 💫𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀: The strong friendship between your dad and your husband can lead to a unique relationship that you may not have anticipated. This bond can strengthen family ties and create a sense of unity.🟥 💫𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: Fathers and sons-in-law often discover common interests—whether it's sports, hobbies, or work—which can enhance their relationship, making it a source of joy for the entire family.🟨 💫𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: It's often humorous to witness your dad’s enthusiasm for your husband, as they may share jokes or stories that leave you feeling slightly outnumbered. This can lighten family gatherings and create memorable moments.🟥 💫𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: When your dad openly expresses how much he misses your husband, it can make you feel included in a larger familial love. It highlights the importance of connection beyond traditional roles.🟨 💫𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: This dynamic encourages you to reflect on your own relationship with your husband, prompting you to appreciate the connections that others form with him, deepening your understanding of love and companionship in your family.🟥 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬: Abdul Rehman 🥰❣ #FamilyBonds #UnexpectedConnections #FatherInLaw #HusbandAndDad #FamilyDynamics #LoveAndLaughter #InLaws #SharedInterests #FamilyUnity #RelationshipsMatter

Day 4 of my birthday month is also my great-grandmother’s birthday!! The world may never know Essie Jenkins Davis, but I did. I wish I had paid better attention to the lessons she tried to impart, but I did learn the following. Life is a journey filled with unexpected storms and beautiful sunsets. If you've recently weathered a storm, whether it's a personal challenge or a significant change, know that you're not alone. We all face moments that test our strength and resilience, and it's during these times that we discover the true power within us. One lesson I've learned from my own experiences, especially in the aftermath of my first marriage ending in divorce, is the importance of recognizing the different levels of relationships. Understanding who stands with you in the storm and who needs guidance on supporting you can make a world of difference. It's about creating a support system that aligns with your needs and values. Setting boundaries is another crucial aspect of navigating change. As we evolve, so do our needs for emotional safety and well-being. Take the time to redefine relationships and communicate your boundaries clearly. It's a transformative process that allows you to surround yourself with individuals who genuinely uplift and support you. Be selective in sharing the depths of your journey, and remember that public spaces can offer a protective environment for more sensitive conversations. Change is an opportunity for growth, and you're on the path to something incredible. Embrace the journey, celebrate the victories, and learn from the challenges. If you ever find yourself needing a friendly ear or some advice, I'm here for you. We're all on this journey together, and your strength inspires not just me but our entire community. Feel free to share your experiences or thoughts. Your journey matters, and your voice is valued. Wishing you strength, resilience, and a heart filled with hope. Click the link if you want to chat more. https://lnkd.in/euSRzne5 #TanyaEHood #lifelessons #happybirthday #loveyou