What does it mean to have a queerplatonic partnership? What makes it different from being “really good friends”? And does the “platonic” mean absolutely no sex or romance? These are some of the biggest questions that come up regarding queerplatonic relationships (QPRs). And you’ll find more—along with their answers—as you keep reading. What Is a…
Do you know someone with a controlling, manipulative personality? Are you wondering what makes them that way? Maybe you’ve noticed manipulative behavior in someone you always thought to be “the nicest person.” In either case, we’ve got you covered. Further down, you’ll find a list of the key traits of a manipulative character. From there,…
Not all lies involve saying things that aren’t true. Sometimes you might omit specific details to avoid an unpleasant reaction or to spare someone’s feelings. And you might have wondered, “Is omitting considered lying?” The short answer is yes. Granted, it’s hard to tell the whole truth if you know it will change the outcome…
I’m pretty sure you’ve heard this before but change really is the only constant in the world. Therefore, if we are to make such changes, might as well make them positive right? Well, that is actually easier said than done. The truth is, yes, implying positive changes in our lives is quite difficult because humans…
“Oh come on! give me a break. I never said that.” “You’re just being sensitive.” “I don’t know why you’re making such a big deal out of this…” Gaslighting is a term psychologists use to refer to a specific type of manipulation. Gaslighting is a form of mental abuse where the abuser makes or is…
“Why am I not good enough?” – what does that mean? The reality is that most people have this inner dialogue. A complicated web of defense mechanisms and feelings of why we are not good enough. We want what we can’t have and wish we had it differently. It’s draining to spend our time wishing…
I am a survivor of domestic violence, many times over. As a child I was not protected from predators. And that set the foundation for attracting multiple predators over the course of my adulthood. I’m not one to dwell on or lament over the past, but I do believe that the more I share my…
Take off your situation and you are closer. Take off the story you’ve been told about yourself and you are closer still. Take off your dream of compliance or rebellion and you’re almost there. Take off your name and put your face in the stream of all that wants to fill you. A Question to…
Overcoming fear of failure is important for personal and professional advancement. Fear of failure is the worry we feel when we imagine all the negative outcomes that will happen if we do not achieve a goal. We often anticipate these feelings before we actually take a step towards our goals – this kills our self-confidence and can…
Artist Masha Ermeeva of ‘Transforming States,’ a series of 7 paintings telling a story of personal and interpersonal relationships, teaches others how to transcend deep emotional and psychological transformation. She claims, “Our lives consist of different engagements with ourselves, as well as other people, and those interactions with others may have a profound effect on us in…
