Tag Archives: relationships

Why Do I Spend Money Shopping?

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I struggled with the title of this blog. One title I considered was, “Why Do I Shop?” I discarded that because why I shop and why I spend money shopping are two totally different things. I am going to assume … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, conflict | Tagged A Year in the Life of a Recovering Spendaholic, Amazon, Belk, Cait Flanders, change, customer service, Fralix, Joshua Becker, life, Patti Fralix, Prime Day, relationships, The Fralix Group, The year of less, Why do you spend money shopping? | Leave a comment

Kindness Matters

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Patti Fralix

The importance of kindness has been a common theme lately, probably since Covid. While kindness has always been important, I think it has become more so recently. There are signs of the focus on kindness everywhere. Examples are signs on … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Disappointment Sets In

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Sometimes life gives us more disappointment than we are almost able to bear. Of course, there is plenty of joy also, and I do not ever forget that. That fact does not help, however, when I am having a pity … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, family, life, Relationships | Tagged change, disappointment, empathy, empathy not sympathy, family, Fralix, friends, how to help, life, optimistic, Patti Fralix, pity party, relationships, The Fralix Group, what you need | Leave a comment

Stay In Your Own Lane

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Given the stressors many people are experiencing these days, the potential for conflict between people is ever-present. Even with good intentions, it is easy to get into conflict with others. We need to be careful to not involve ourselves in … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, Relationships | Tagged asking for opinions then listen, avoiding conflict, be careful, causing conflict, change, comfort the disturbed, conflict, defensiveness, disagreements, disturb the comforted, Don Miguel Ruiz, Fralix, Not my circus not my monkeys, Patti Fralix, relationships, Stay In Your Own Lane, stay out of it, stress, stressors, The Four Agreements, The Fralix Group | 2 Comments

The Leaders of A Pack

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Patti Fralix

“You do a lot more good as the leader of a pack than you do as a lone wolf.” These words were spoken by Dr. Jason Bull on one of the last shows of this series, Bull. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, gratitude, Leadership | Tagged boss, Bull, change, customer service, Fralix, greed, lone wolf, Management, manager, Patti Fralix, relationships, shortstaffed, staff are imporant, teamwork, The Fralix Group, The Leaders of A Pack, treat staff well | Leave a comment

Southern Hospitality

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Nothing represents southern hospitality more than food and fellowship. I have had a lot of both lately. As I thought about this week’s blog, it occurred to me that we all may need a reminder of the importance of reaching … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, service | Tagged Bless Your Heart, family, food, food and fellowship, Fralix, friends, gratitude, hospitality, Hugs, life, Patti Fralix, reach out to neighbors and friends, relationships, Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole, Southern Hospitality, taking care of our neighbors, The Fralix Group | 4 Comments

All and Nothing

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I spent three days in Atlanta at the Gift Market this week, sourcing items for my antiques and gifts business which is located in Southport, NC. This is a very part-time business, although I have had it for more than … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, gratitude | Tagged All and Nothing, antiques, Atlanta, Atlanta Gift Market, basic needs, Centennial Park, change, Excess and not enough, Fralix, gifts, homelessness, juxtaposition, life, Patti Fralix, relationships, selling, shopping, The Fralix Group | 3 Comments

Remembering Uncle Barry

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Patti Fralix

This has been a sad week for me. Sunday was Father’s Day, which is always a difficult day for me. Neither my legal father nor my biological father was very fatherly. Since they are both deceased, there is no possibility … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, love | Tagged Barry, Christmas, death, First Watch Restaurant, Fralix, grief, holidays, life, love, memories, Oak Island, Patti Fralix, relationships, remembering, spending time together, Suffolk VA, The Fralix Group, time, Uncle Barry | 4 Comments

The Years Pass So Quickly

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Like all of you, I am heartbroken over the senseless death of innocent children and adults in Uvalde, Texas. Words are inadequate. Prayers for all of those touched directly by this tragedy. But prayers are not enough. Our country needs … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Relationships, travel | Tagged Alabama, Auburn, best friends, Birmingham, family, Fralix, friends, Judy, life, making time, Pam, Patti Fralix, relationships, spending time together, The Fralix Group, The years pass so quickly, traveling | 2 Comments

Relationship Management

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Relationships are tough. This is not new knowledge, but it seems that staying out of trouble with others is even harder now than it used to be. I have some opinions about why I think this is, but I believe … Continue reading →

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