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5 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From My Exes
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5 Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From My Exes (6-minute read)

I used to believe I needed to forget my exes; however, that experience taught me so much about myself. 5 valuable life lessons learned from my past relationships. I used to believe I needed to forget my exes When I was younger, I would cringe with regret whenever a random thought popped Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 31, 2021 ago
Why I Changed My Mind About Taking My Husband's Last Name
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Why I Changed My Mind About Taking My Husband’s Name (5-minute read)

When I got married, I was planning to take my husband’s name. It’s a tradition I thought I valued. But then as time went by, I changed my mind. To take or not to take… “Do or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda Actually, nowadays, a couple has options Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 3, 2021 ago
What No One Tells You About Being Married To A Realtor
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What No One Tells You About Being Married To A Realtor (6-minute read)

My husband became a realtor 3 years ago and it’s affected our marriage. I knew things would change but I didn’t expect these things to happen. My husband made a career change about 3 years ago. He’s a Chartered Accountant by trade but real estate has been his passion for Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 18, 2021 ago
Why I Was Furious When My Husband Surprised Me With A Break From The Kids
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Why I Was Furious When My Husband Surprised Me With A Break From The Kids (6-minute read)

I’ve heard the stories of wives praising their husbands for surprising them with a break from their kids. However, a break wasn’t what I wanted. I thought I wanted the surprise I’ve heard the stories of women praising their husbands for surprising them with a day off, taking the kids out Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 9, 2021 ago
Leaving dishes in the sink, socks on the floor, hairs in the shower. How can a couple stop fighting about cleaning and household chores?
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How My Husband And I Stopped Fighting About Cleaning (7-minute read)

Leaving dishes in the sink, socks on the floor, hairs in the shower. How can a couple stop fighting about cleaning and household chores without hiring a cleaner? 6 years and 2 kids later, our system still works. There are dirty dishes in the sink, building crud like plaque on Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 3, 2021 ago
When someone doesn't think you've changed, how does it feel. Should you prove to them they're wrong. Your past is in their emotional memory.
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Why It Doesn’t Matter If You Can’t Convince Someone You’ve Changed (4-minute read)

When someone doesn’t believe you’ve changed, how does it make you feel? Do you want to prove to them that you have? What if it doesn’t matter? Your past is held in their emotional memories. His New York Trip Recently, we watched the episode of This Is Us where they share Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsDecember 2, 2020 ago
watch for these signs when in a long distance relationship
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3 SIGNS TO WATCH FOR WHEN IN A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP

EPISODE 27: 3 SIGNS TO WATCH FOR WHEN IN A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP Many people question how long-distance relationships work and whether they’re worth it. If you are dealing with a long-distance relationship and curious if it’s working, watch this video to learn about 3 signs of a healthy long-distance Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsJuly 22, 2019 ago
how to get along with your in-laws
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HOW TO GET ALONG WITH YOUR IN-LAWS

EPISODE 18: HOW TO GET ALONG WITH YOUR IN-LAWS Oh the in laws. We’ve all heard the jokes. Monster -in-laws. “Oh better brace yourselves, get the whiskey, my dreaded in-laws are coming over tonight.” Personally, I have an OK relationship with my in-laws. We’re not exactly best friends but we Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsApril 1, 2019 ago
being raised immigrant parents affects relationships
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HOW BEING RAISED BY IMMIGRANT PARENTS AFFECTS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

EPISODE 6: HOW BEING RAISED BY IMMIGRANT PARENTS AFFECTS YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTTUmqUta-U& My daughter and I have this routine where we make muffins together every weekend while my husband, Brian does his open houses. Recently, we were having breakfast when I mention to Brian that I’m going to Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsMarch 5, 2019 ago
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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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