Mike Sansone

Chicago

Senior editor, NFL (Bears, Chiefs, Falcons) @TheAthletic. Previously Bears/NFL editor @chicagotribune. JOIN ME AT: https://t.co/R3nvPxxXyZ

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Thinking on Thoughts: Honesty

1 week ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

The Reaching Hearts publication is a place where readers can find stories about “Good Loves, Good Friends, and Unconditional Forgiveness.” Also Patience, Kindness, Gratitude, and Joy. QuotesA Weekly Thursday feature with themed quotesI love quotes, and several people I love do, too. Maybe you’re with me on this train of thought. There are periods during the day when I will ponder a single word. I will look it up in a dictionary and a thesaurus and chew on what I find.
The Cornerstone of Trust in Long-Term Relationships

1 week ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

RelationshipsHow can we build a love that lasts if we can’t fully trust the person standing beside us? Not yet a member? Read this article in full for free with this link. In any long-term relationship — romantic or otherwise — trust is just about everything. It’s the invisible thread that ties hearts together through the highs and lows, the easy conversations, and the difficult truths. And the foundation of that trust? Honesty.
We’ve Launched a New Book: Reaching Hearts

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

Member-only storyReaching Hearts BookWe both had our roles, and we did it together. Mike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·3 min read·--A highlight from Reaching Hearts via Kindle and Readwise app. Reaching Hearts Is Here!Some books take years to write — and others take a lifetime to live. Reaching Hearts is a little of both. And we did it together! I served as writer/publisher, and you served as reader. Most of the contents of this book first appeared on Medium.
Sunday Reads of Love - 04/06/25

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

LoveSurrounded by Love across Medium — with Reaching HeartsMike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·3 min read·--Photo by Antoni Shkraba via pexelsFor many, Sunday is a relaxing day to sit back and read. I scour and search the Medium stacks, looking for loving stories to share. Stories filled with love, friendships, and feel-good vibes. And here are a few of them. Welcome to Sunday Reads at Reaching Hearts:From Ava Sparks 🌞 — Aging? Why Not See It as an Upgrade?
Something Feeling Off in Your Relationship?

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

Member-only storyRelationshipsRealign Your Heart, Mind, and Belief. Mike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·3 min read·--Image of a heart, brain, and system widget created by author. Not a member? Here is a link for the full story, video, and worksheet. Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought, “That’s not even me.
Sunday Reads of Love - 03/30/25

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

LoveSurrounded by Love across Medium — with Reaching HeartsMike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·3 min read·--Photo by Pavel Danilyuk via pexelsFor many, Sunday is a relaxing day to sit back and read. I scour and search the Medium stacks, looking for loving stories to share. Stories filled with love, friendships, and feel-good vibes. And here are a few of them.
The World Will Shape Them - You Shape Them First

1 month ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

ParentingLet the foundations you set be worthy to build a life on. Mike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·3 min read·--Photo by August de Richelieu via pexelsIn today’s world, children are constantly shaped by outside influences — social media, schools, friends, and culture. Each of these voices will tell them what to value, how to think, and who to be. But before any of those voices reach them, yours is the first one they hear.
Your Happiness Matters, Too

1 month ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

ParentingWhy Prioritizing Yourself Helps Your Kids ThriveMike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·3 min read·--Photo by Elina Fairytale via pexelsAs parents, it’s easy to put our children’s needs above our own. We sacrifice sleep, hobbies, and personal time, thinking it makes us better caregivers. But here’s the hard truth: stressed parents raise stressed kids. Overworked parents raise overworked kids. Unhappy parents raise unhappy kids.
Can You Lean on Your Partner?

1 month ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

RelationshipsAre they a source of your strength during times of weakness? Mike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·3 min read·--Photo by Timur Weber via pexelsLife has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Some days, we feel like we can take on the world; other days, even getting out of bed feels like a battle. In those moments of stress, exhaustion, or heartache, can we truly lean on our partner for strength? And maybe the bigger question is — should we? The simple answer?
10 Types of Intimacy that Strengthen Relationships

1 month ago | medium.com | Mike Sansone

RelationshipsWhat Does It Really Mean to Be Close to Someone? Mike Sansone·FollowPublished inReaching Hearts·4 min read·--Photo by cottonbro studio via pexelsNot yet a member? Here is a link so you can read this for free. When we think of intimacy, physical closeness often comes to mind — holding hands, hugging, maybe even a kiss. But true intimacy goes far beyond that. Have you ever felt deeply connected to someone just by sharing a meaningful conversation or a quiet moment of understanding?