Life is hard, and many of us sometimes suffer from anxiety, stress or depression caused by different negative situations. There are different ways to cheer you up and the best one is love. If you don’t have friends or loved ones around, get a companion pet! Discover the best dog breeds that can help you fight depression. Who knows, maybe you will want to adopt one!

1. Pug. This portable little friend is extremely adorable! Pugs have a very positive attitude and inquisitive nature, and if you have a big family – this dog is for you. Pugs love to communicate both with people and other doggies, keeping track of anything its owner does. Look at those big irresistible eyes! No doubt, this dog was born to love.

2. Labrador retriever is #1 dog for those who suffer from anxiety issues. This dog has a very loyal character, is easy to train and it can fully understand its owner. Labrador retrievers are usually non-aggressive, the dog loves children and children adore them in return! That’s why, most big families choose this breed. However, this is a large dog breed and it requires more space, so make sure your home is big enough for your friend’s needs.

3. Poodle. Another good friend for your family, it is very active and adaptable. Poodles love company, fun and motion, and hate staying alone, so you won’t be bored with it. Another good thing about Poodles is that they have a pretty long lifespan. Some Toy Poodles can even live up to 20 years! No matter the size, Poodles are always up for a game, but if you have little children, it is better to choose a standard size puddle, because they respect and tolerate babies the best.

4. Jack Russell Terrier is a small hunting dog, but this fact doesn’t stop it from being a good friend and a popular dog among households. It is full of enthusiasm, energy and charisma. The dog is a strong runner and chaser – ideal sport companion for you and your high-energy family. Once you get a Jack Russell Terrier as your new friend, you will fall for its shiny, full of life eyes!

5. Vizsla. This dog is considered to be very loyal, sensitive and friendly. It is extremely athletic and active, and fits people who have active lifestyles and love adventure. This beautiful and smart doggy is always ready for your love and attention and will love you back. Considering their love of action, Vizslas need more space so they should be kept in big homes.

6. French bulldog. This cute guy will provide you with an unstoppable treatment against depression. It is portable and low maintenance, but muscular and a heavy bone dog breed. It can adapt to almost any environment. A French bulldog is not very noisy, so you can keep it in your apartment without any risk. Always full of love and devotion, this endearing dog will celebrate your returning home from work with its excitement and tail wagging. How can you resist this one?!

To be honest, I can’t express all the feelings for my faithful 16-years old friend Penelope. It’s a small, mixed-breed dog with a big heart, which can lift my mood any minute and make me forget about everything negative. If you’re still not sure about adopting a friend, think about how much happiness and love it can bring when you’re down! But don’t forget that every dog needs care and specific treatment. You love and care for them and they return it 10-fold. Enjoy your canine companion!

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How do you fight? Like most couples, Nate and I have had our fair share of brawls. The year and a half we were engaged we fought frequently, unsure how to handle the pressure and decision-making of planning a wedding. We learned several invaluable tools during our pre-marital counseling, and they were put to the test during our first year of marriage. During that year we learned how to work together, discuss heated topics effectively, understand how we each handle stress differently, and respect each other’s opinions. We have now been able to build on those experiences as our foundation for most arguments. Now, our arguments are less frequent, but they certainly happen. Is it even possible to experience the incredible life changes we have without a few heated debates about life? I don’t think so, and I don’t think that would be healthy either. Neither of us shies away from confrontation nor do we seek it out. When we do argue we’ve come up with a few ground rules to ensure our discussions are healthy and purposeful. Here they are, as well as some other tidbits we’ve learned about ourselves along the way.

1. Understand the root cause of angst. Eeek, sometimes when Nate comes home fired up I know exactly who he talked to on his drive home from work. Rather than allow the foul mood to ruin our evening, we talk about why he’s upset in order to prevent any unnecessary quarrels that have nothing to do with us.

2. Give one another a break. For example, this year has been absolutely rotten for me. There have been times where I’ve been a difficult person to be around (and vice versa), and we try to give each other the benefit of the doubt, knowing that perhaps we are just plain sad and need a moment alone.

3. If you ask a question be open to any answer.

4. We have an unofficial statute of limitations on events more than one year old. Meaning, we reallllly try to not bring up old issues. We consider them resolved and bringing them into new discussions is futile.

5. Come to a conclusion/resolution. Do not let the argument last for days.

6. Think before speaking. This one is so interesting for us, because I usually overthink what I’m going to say (i.e., I’m in my head a little too much), and Nate has a tendency to blurt out anything and everything.

7. Pick your moment. This is a big one for me! Timing really is everything, and this completely applies to when a topic is brought to light. Avoid serious conversations during emotional times, right before bed, just as someone is running out the door, on the way to work, etc.

8. Avoid tangents, because usually it brings in too many other (often irrelevant) issues and overwhelms the conversation.

9. Speak your mind on a regular basis to avoid pent-up resentment. If one person doesn’t say it, the other person doesn’t know. Avoid the trap of “three months ago you hurt my feelings when you . . . ” because what is the other person supposed to do about it three months later?

10. Call each other by your sweet little nicknames when arguing. When Nate actually calls me Lesleigh, I know we are about to get s e r i o u s !

11. Refrain from raised voices. Fortunately Nate and I are pretty calm talkers, which helps to keep heated discussions from growing into extreme yelling matches. When we do raise our voices it automatically catapults the conversation into scary territory, and we like to avoid this at all costs. (This is especially vital now that we have a babe in the house.)

And a few that shouldn’t need to be explained:

12. No empty threats.

13. No name-calling.

14. Do not interrupt, regardless of how important your next point is or how ridiculous your partner sounds at that given moment.

What about you all? Do you have any tips or rules for fighting fair with your significant other?

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If you can withstand the temporary discomfort of a tattoo then you can take advantage of this permanent solution: hair tattoos. Created by Ian Watson after he began losing hair due to stress, the procedure is called MHT (Micro Hair Technique) Scalp Pigmentation. This procedure applies various pigment shades to the scalp in order to reproduce the correct shape, size and density of short hairs. Now Watson has HIS (Hair Ink Scalp) Hair Clinics popping up in both the UK and US where he charges $3,000 for the procedure, which is much less than the $40,000 hair transplants many people undergo.

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There is only one rule in the Peruvian Fight Club in Andes. You have to be totally drunk to fight there. It’s called Takanakuy, an ancient Peruvian tradition. Men get drunk and fight each other.

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