This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Feeling taken for granted can really sting. Often, it’s ...

When you’re in a long-term relationship, it’s easy to start taking your partner for granted without even realizing it. Little habits creep in and suddenly, the person you cherish might feel like a ...

Every morning, I tear off yesterday’s page on my daily calendar and am treated to a new chuckle delivered by the comic strip character Maxine. Her cynical yet funny view of life often makes me stop ...