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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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
Cherish Friends Who Make Time
Everyone leads a busy life; therefore, cherish the friends who are willing to make time for you. That friend who is always easy to reach isn't necessarily truly free; rather, they are willing to create time for you.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
More Than Just Words
More than sweet words, I cherish the people who are willing to show up for me. The depth of a relationship isn’t determined by how many times we say, “Let’s meet up another day.” Those seemingly warm words often go unfulfilled. Instead, it is the friend you don’t contact often, or even someone who lives far away, who quietly drives over the moment you say, “I’m a little tired lately.”
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
The Strength of a Boundary
When you need to express your anger, don’t hold back. I am usually humble, but I still have my moments of fury. Of course, a normally mild-mannered person can be quite surprising when they lose their temper. Some might say, "So your usual nice persona was just an act." Others might be shocked, realizing, "So you're not someone to be trifled with after all," and may begin to maintain a healthy distance in future interactions.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
To My Dearest Girl
To my dearest girl: In this world, there is no rush to find a partner. There is no need to rush into a relationship or give your heart away. Entrusting your life to yourself is more stable and reassuring than entrusting it to anyone else.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
Finding Your Light: Embracing Imperfection
When you stop trying to please others and cease striving for perfection, your light returns. We often believe that women become unhappy because they are not pretty enough, not perfect enough, or not hardworking enough. But what truly exhausts women isn't these things. It’s trying too hard in life.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
The Grace of Reciprocity
The only unspoken understanding now is this: if you ignore me, I absolutely won't bother you. This isn't about being competitive or indifferent; it's about acknowledging the most basic truth of adulthood: relationships must be mutual, not sustained by stubbornness.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 months ago in Poets
