Respect will be given to those who give respect in return. Love will be shared with those who know how to share love in return. Time will be spent with those who know how to give quality time in return. Relationships are two sided, if both people are not contributing fairly, it's not worth the time or effort to try to make it work.

Whatever you do, don't be THAT GIRL.

Be clear and detailed with your expectations of your children. They need consistency every minute of every day or they will find areas in which to rebel. Without constant follow-up they will not listen. Without heartfelt love they will not care.

Be careful in how you approach someone with your judgements and opinions. Many people are not open or willing to face their truth.

Follow your heart always. If you feel something is not right then it's not right. Move on with your head held high, trusting that something better awaits.

It's not what your intention is behind your words, it's how people perceive them that matters.

Don't miss people who don't miss you!

Heal the wounds from your past and present so you can have a peaceful, enjoyable future.

Revenge is not always the answer, it may feel good in the moment but it usually makes things worse.

When someone shows you their true colors, believe them. Don't try to change the shade. Don't sugar coat what they do, or how they act. Pretending to be blind to their presence will only make your relationship worse.

Welcome critiques of your behavior, it's free therapy and the best way to learn about who you are.

If you are in a complicated relationship, un-complicate it. It's that easy.

For some people normal is not an option.

The past is my yesterday, I live for the gift of today and the hope for many beautiful and healthy tomorrows.

Guilt is a wasted emotion. The sender of guilt should be ashamed and the receiver should know that consuming it will damage the relationship, not enhance it. Always ignore guilt and move on.

The only answer to a problem is SOLUTION. If you have a problem or bump in the road immediately use your energy to find a solution or multiple solutions. Dwelling on the problem will get you nowhere.

All you can be is be who you are and know that is enough.

Not all problems can be solved on their own. Sometimes you have to reach out and ask for help. It's OK to be scared. With the right support group, anything is possible.

UNHEALTHY relationships spend a lot of time in REACTION mode, constantly battling and overreacting about anything and everything to get the other person’s attention. HEALTHY relationships spend the majority of their time in AWARENESS mode, focusing on what is being sent and received along with allowing things to soak in before reacting.

Always have a PLAN B. When life throws you curve balls, your relationship does not work out, or that job you love is no longer an option, know your next move. Life is a lot less scary when you know your next step.

Just because you change the cover of a book doesn't mean the story reads differently. Much like people, you can put on a new, changed face on the outside, but if you have not done the work to permanently change the story inside, people will read right through your falseness.

All we have is this moment, never take it for granted.

Givers must learn to say, "NO!" and set boundaries because takers rarely do.

Always have a SPARE room. SPARE ROOMS = DOG-HOUSE!!!

Always remember LOVE should FEEL GOOD. If that feeling is not there at least 90% of the time, move on.