Relationships, Friendships and Family Dynamics

Send us Fan Mail Do your best, and try your darndest, to change your life when things get hard. Nothing will change if you don't try.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ladies, one of the hardest lessons in life is discovering that some of the people you expect to lift you up are the same people who will put you down when you're at your lowest.  Sometimes, the hardest part of going through a difficult season isn't what you're facing—it's discovering who is standing beside you and who is making the journey harder. Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail Something has come over me in the last few days. I thought I would share.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I’ve seen this throughout my adulthood, and I’ve always frowned upon it. Mothering a man isn't on my list of things to do. Maybe some women have seen this behavior growing up. Maybe it's innocent or thoughtful. I don't know. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ladies, have you ever wondered why certain friends seem almost relieved—or even happy—when your relationship doesn't work out? Sometimes the people closest to us aren't celebrating our happiness the way we think they are. In this episode, we're talking about the uncomfortable reasons some friends may secretly prefer you single, struggling, or uncertain.  Support the...

Send us Fan Mail I know this subject might be a tad bit controversial, but I think it's needed. It needs to be said. Sometimes we need to do things differently in life to get a better result!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What if you could look back on your relationships and know you gave yourself permission to truly love, take chances, learn, and grow—without losing yourself along the way? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I heard a man say this today. I wondered about the saying and thought, “Do we really have to teach our partners how to love us?”  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Here are the steps I followed after my divorce. I created a plan, which I carefully thought through—much of it was developed during the divorce process. My philosophy is to never wait for an ending to execute a new plan.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, someone enters your life, and everything feels different. You may think they are finally the person you’ve been waiting for. But what if their purpose in your life is different from what you imagined? What if some relationships are not meant to last forever, but are instead meant to change you, heal something within you, and prepare you for what comes next? What if he s...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone sees the couple who never seems to argue. They look happy, peaceful, and easygoing. But what if there’s something happening behind the scenes that nobody knows about? What if the relationship only looks easy because someone has become very good at hiding what they feel?  Sometimes the biggest sacrifice in a relationship is the one nobody sees.  Sometimes the calm you see...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, we all know before our friends break up. I know many of our friends think we don't notice, but we do. When a marriage ends, it’s obvious to us, to everybody in the circle. We just choose to stay silent. Another thing: we also know which person will move on and do better.  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We naturally look for the closest people in our circle to support us in everything we do. That isn't uncommon, but what if the person closest to you is your biggest rival? What if it's the person that you married?  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A relationship can end emotionally before it ends officially. Sometimes the ending doesn’t happen with an argument, a breakup, or someone walking out the door. Instead, it happens quietly—when communication fades, affection disappears, trust is lost, and two people slowly stop showing up for each other. So now you find yourself in the most difficult relationship you've ever b...

Send us Fan Mail Intimacy requires consideration. The bedroom should not be a place where one person’s needs matter more than the other’s. Consideration means paying attention to how your partner feels, making them feel wanted, and understanding what excites them. It means caring about their needs and making intimacy enjoyable for both of you. Also, when both people feel valued, heard, and cared f...

Send us Fan Mail Never feel upset or let yourself get down when someone says something about you. Instead, look at the person who is saying it and consider who they are. What do they know about you? What is their intention? Not everything said about you deserves your attention, your energy, or your reaction. Sometimes, the best response is simply to consider the source, know who is talking, and ke...

Send us Fan Mail I believe that 90 percent of the time, we should trust the universe to guide us toward our desires, our wants. We have a bad habit of trying to steer romance in the direction we want it to go, but most of the time, that leaves us broken-hearted and miserable. So, let's let go and see what happens. Honestly, what can we lose? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the...

Send us Fan Mail I believe that to have the life we want, the career and lover we desire, we must choose one or the other. But which one can give you all three?  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Fall is fast approaching; we need a date. Plus, it's such a beautiful time of year. As the weather cools, routines shift, and people often become more social. This year, we don't want to be caught without a date. We promised last year we would do something different. So let's hold each other accountable.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Taking a chance on love means accepting that there are no guarantees. Every relationship involves vulnerability, trust, and the possibility of both joy and heartbreak. But it's better to have known that feeling than not. Life is a gamble sometimes; just live it. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail You all are so special to me!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ladies, we will allow the men to retain that role. We are more skilled at it, I must admit. However, we will let him keep it. We can provide input, and that's all. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Many women mistakenly believe that paying for affection will lead to earning love or commitment. This misconception needs to change. But what truly happens in these types of relationships? What happens when someone is attracted to what you provide rather than who you are? Do they even stick around?  https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has someone from their past whom they wonder about—the person they almost chose, the one they never forgot, and the one they still ask, “What if?” What if you had made a different choice? What if one conversation, one decision, or one moment could have changed the entire direction of your life? Sometimes the people we lose are not forgotten; they become the unanswered que...

Send us Fan Mail There seems to be a growing movement of men returning to more traditional ideas of manhood. For many, this does not mean going backward—it means placing a greater emphasis on values such as responsibility, integrity, discipline, leadership, protecting and providing for their ladies, families, and keeping their word. Rather than chasing trends or seeking validation, these men are f...