There is no point in hurrying, for one forgets half of the things to be done – in the very process of haste. Or one gets spilled over with hot coffee. What a waste! And please bear in mind that each individual functions at his/her own pace. Do not compare yourself with others. Life is not a competition with others, but only a competition with oneself. Even in professional sports, so I have read repeatedly lately (compare: Slovene top climber Mina Markovic, Slovene top skier Tina Maze etc.). Take care, Helena Smole, author of Balancing the Beast, a book offering a bright view of schizoaffective...

To untie a knot one has to be very patient and gentle. Conflicts in love relationships demand the same effort. And they also call for counting in the possibility that the thread will be thorn not matter how hard you try to save the relationship. But at least the thread will break with as little pain as possible, if one gives out one’s best. Divorce should be the last resort. One needs to deserve it by trying everything else before – from engaging in common hobbies to partner therapy. Yet, it is a known fact that a friendly divorce does the least damage possible. A friendly divorce? Yes, it is...