In strengthening one's marriage, it is important not to neglect investing oneself in
the supportive circle of friends and / or relatives who make up one's extended family.
Particularly important is the cultivation of
a supportive circle of friends and / or relatives, to be your «extended family» — your support group or spiritual clan.
Not exact matches
«A
circle of friends can be wonderfully
supportive,» says Moore.
Although I was fortunate to have a
supportive, knowledgeable group
of parents in my family and
friends circle, there was no way for me to truly understand the challenges
of motherhood until my baby daughter arrived.
During our visits to the Cradle Company, my daughter and I have both made
friends with an amazing,
supportive, and kind
circle of moms / dads that have eased the anxiety
of first year parenting.
Add to that a
supportive circle of family and
friends and there is every reason for breast feeding to be a success!
Nicole has a wide
circle of supportive friends but feels her weight has kept her from falling in love and having a family and is sensitive when it comes to dating; she does nt want men to see her at her current weight.
Community - I have a wonderful family and a
circle of close
friends who are incredibly
supportive and who keep me laughing.
(That's not a bad thing; your
friends are often your first
circle of supporters who love to know what you're doing and want to be
supportive.)
I am lucky that I have a
supportive family and a
circle of colleagues and
friends who understand just how important my job is.
Some examples
of children's mental health protective factors include: a stable and warm home environment, having
supportive parents or carers and early childhood services, achieving developmental milestones, routines and consistency in life and having support from a wide
circle of family,
friends and community members.
We assist adoptees to learn about their birth heritage & culture, homeland, and adoption story, by providing
supportive intermediary services, promoting positive self - esteem amongst transracial youth through mentorship programs, and by educating and fostering a
supportive circle of transracial adoptees, their families,
friends, and communities.
Also, I'm very thankful that God blessed me with a
supportive family and
circle of friends, including two successful businesses filled with colleagues who are
friends.