Emily Chan - Life and love sharing
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Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing
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Reclaiming Your Energy
Don’t let others delay your decisions for too long. Many people only truly learn how to make decisions after entering a relationship. Because their current living conditions are often stable—they have enough to eat and wear, and even in difficult times, they won't be destitute—it is relationships that most easily trap people in a tug-of-war of exhaustion and hesitation. It is these connections that most easily force you to confront your true self.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
The Quiet Strength of Wanting Nothing
"When I Want Nothing, No One Can Make Me Sad Anymore" Some people don't suddenly become indifferent; rather, they are driven to it by repeated disappointments. The words you spoke, the expectations you set, and the things I once tried so hard to grasp—all eventually became the weight that crushed my heart. Then I understood: it wasn't that I wasn't good enough; it's just that I cared too much. The more you care, the easier it is to be shaken; the more you give, the easier it is to be hurt.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
Rewriting Relationship Command Code
This year, I have almost completely cut off contact with most of my friends. It wasn't a dramatic falling out, but rather a gradual fading of ties. After seeing some people for who they truly are, I felt there was no longer any point in maintaining the relationship.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
Boundaries are a Form of Love
People don’t necessarily appreciate you more just because you treat them well. Some people will remember a single cup of water you gave them; others will receive a bucket and still complain that you didn't give them the whole ocean.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a month ago in Poets
The Art of Adult Sobriety
The most sober way for adults to live is to let it all end here. The hardest challenge for any adult is taking back themselves. As you go further in life, you realize that what truly breaks you isn't the storms you face, but those moments when you know you should stop, but you can’t.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
True Emotional Value: Seen, Empathized, Empowered
What exactly is the emotional value you desire? Everyone uses the term "emotional value" nowadays. In close relationships, we expect our partners to provide it: If the food I cooked is delicious, I expect encouragement, kisses, hugs, and to be celebrated. If the food is bad, I expect my partner not to spit it out, give me a dirty look, or scold me for wasting ingredients. Instead, I want them to sincerely tell me how delicious it was, finish the whole plate, and even ask for more…
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Humans
The Second Act: Mastering Your Energy in Your 40s and 50s
If you are a woman over 40, you might often find yourself wondering why you feel "constantly drained." It’s a common experience, but it doesn't have to be your permanent reality. By understanding your energy drains and rebuilding your personal system, you can make your 40s and 50s the most vibrant decades of your life.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
