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HM TropicalThere’s no doubt that the highlight of HM Tropical...
HM Tropical
There’s no doubt that the highlight of HM Tropical Hotel in Mallorca is its striking Sky Bar, complete with rooftop pool, epic sea views, and resident DJ’s ready to heat up the atmosphere throughout the summer months.
Nevertheless, this elegant beachfront hotel on the beautiful Playa de Palma offers delicious themed meals, a chic lounge bar, and a modern gym. Featuring air conditioning and breezy balconies overlooking the Med, its contemporary, minimalist rooms are a stylish escape the hustle and bustle outside.
10 Important Things To Tell Your Loved Ones Every Single Day
Those of us in relationships know that it’s important not to take the other person for granted. Taking the time to share a few thoughtful words and sentiments each day can help strengthen your bond and keep your relationship strong. Here are 10 things to tell your partner on a regular basis.
“I trust you”
Trust is a vital ingredient for every relationship, and so is the feeling that your partner sees you as a person of integrity. Let them know that you feel secure placing your trust in them and you will encourage them to work hard in maintaining that trust.
“I miss you”
Whether you are in a long-distance relationship, away from one another for a few days, or just haven’t had as much time to talk recently, these three little words can serve as a powerful reminder to your partner that you value their presence in your life.
“I’m sorry”
These two little words have the power to keep your relationship going, even in tough times. If you want to be happy with your partner, you’d be wise to remember that sometimes it’s more important to be content than it is to have the last word. Small fights can erode a strong partnership, so learn what’s worth fighting about and what you can let go.
“I respect you”
Let your partner know that you value them as a person, not just for their looks, charm, job, or other superficial markers. When they make a particularly hard decision, achieve a goal, or comment intelligently on a complex subject, tell them how much respect you have for their character and intellect.
“You look great”
Even if your partner doesn’t seem especially concerned with their appearance or always making sure they are wearing the perfect outfit, they will still love to hear that you find them attractive. Their self-esteem will improve every time you tell them how hot they look and how proud you are to be seen with them.
“I’m so grateful to have you in my life”
What does your partner bring you? Care, affection, friendship, advice, good times? If you are in a healthy relationship, they will supply all of the above and more besides! Let them know how much gratitude you feel towards them.
“I’ll always support you”
As a human being, your partner will always be up against some kind of challenge, and will look to you for support. Reassure them that you are always going to be there for them when life gets tough and they will feel inspired to chase their dreams, knowing that you are by their side.
“I appreciate you”
We all like to feel valued for who we are as people, as well as what we can bring to the world and our relationships. Telling your partner that you appreciate them validates their efforts and encourages them to keep investing in your relationship.
“Let’s go to…”
Relationships often end because one or both parties feel as though the excitement has gone. Once you are past the honeymoon stage, keep fuelling the fire by suggesting new places to go and new activities to try. This sends a clear signal to your partner that you value them and want them to stick around.
“I love you”
Actions may speak louder than words when it comes to showing care and affection, but the words also count for plenty. Whether you’ve been together a few months or several decades, your partner will always appreciate being told how much you adore them. Hearing words of love from a partner can make a bad day much easier.
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Comedian Frankly Describes The Grief He’s Undergoing After Losing His Wife Suddenly
When Patton Oswalt was born in 1969, his parents were unaware of what a fabulous boy they had brought into this world. We can only imagine the entertainment that went on during family meals as he grew up. As an adult, the world grew to love the man behind the smile and quirky facial expressions. As an actor, Oswalt’s ability to slide into characters such as the voice of Remy in the movie ‘Ratatouille’ or the hilarious role of Spence on ‘The King of Queens’ appeared to be flawless.
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His personal life also appeared flawless as he married his love Michelle McNamara in the year 2005. In 2009 the couple were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Alice. Just a short time later, Oswalt would feel the world he built crumbling down around him. In April of 2016, Patton Oswalt lost his wonderfully talented wife as death took her from the family that she adored.
How Hard It Is To Lose A Loved One…
Depression and heartache do not discriminate. Emotions do not care if you are the President of a large country or a single mother working two jobs to keep food on the table. These same emotions do not care what color your skin is, and they do not care how large your bank account may be. Smiles, jokes, and laughter are coping mechanisms that many people display to the world as a way to hide from the pain. They will slide on the comedy persona to not only keep their emotions pushed to the side, but to also to keep others from finding out what these emotions are. This is a sad reality for anyone who has lived under a dark blanket for any length of time, but for those who live under constant appraisal of the public, it appears even darker, and many never find a way to free those emotions, to find just a fragment of light.
Embrace Despair
When tragedy strikes and that dark blanket starts to feel as though it may suffocate us, we need social support. Simply put: people need people. We need others to cling to, to drag us out of our dark corners, and we need people to put up with our emotional vomit, and we need them to still like us when we are done. In a very well thought out post that Oswalt bravely shared with his fans on Facebook, he makes this point clear when he states:
“You will have been shown new levels of humanity and grace and intelligence by your family and friends. They will show up for you, physically and emotionally, in ways which make you take careful note, and say to yourself, “Make sure to try to do that for someone else someday.” Complete strangers will send you genuinely touching messages on Facebook and Twitter, or will somehow figure out your address to send you letters which you’ll keep and re-read ’cause you can’t believe how helpful they are. And, if you’re a parent? You’ll wish you were your kid’s age, because the way they embrace despair and joy are at a purer level that you’re going to have to reconnect with, to reach backwards through years of calcified cynicism and ironic detachment” (Oswalt, 2016 Thanks, grief.
Stages of Grief
In 1969 Elisabeth Kübler-Ross outlined the stages of grief, and this outline has become universally accepted as the normal human approach to loss. We do not all progress through these stages in order, but eventually, if we allow ourselves to go through the grieving process, we do seem to go through them at some point in time. The stages include denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and eventually acceptance (Axelrod, J. (2016). The 5 Stages of Loss & Grief. Psych Central.
Through his very open and courageous Facebook post, we see that Oswalt is progressing through the stages of grief, and this may be due to his own resilience and/or with the help of his social support. He states that:
“102 days into this. I was face-down and frozen for weeks. It’s 102 days later and I can confidently say I have reached a point where I’m crawling. Which, objectively, is an improvement. Maybe 102 days later…I’ll be walking” (Oswalt, 2016).
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