Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. January 4, 2022 â 11:05 AM Imagine that you’ve just landed a new job. You successfully climbed up the next rung of the corporate ladder. You earned your seat at…
If youâve ever been on the receiving end of narcissist text messages, the examples given here should sound familiar. Communicating with a narcissist may seem easy at first since they generally like to do most of the talking. Eventually, though, you get to experience narcissist texting games. So fun! Except, theyâre notâat least not for…
Over time the romantic spark that was so bright when you and your husband got married can start to dim. Many factors contribute to this loss of romance, and unfortunately, it may result in diminished intimacy and an aversion to being touched. What do you do when you find yourself thinking, âI hate being touched…
If youâre looking for something to talk about, few things are as useful as knowing the other personâs random likes and dislikes â particularly those you share with them. âSo, I hear you have a special love for bees.â And youâre off and running. This could be the start of a unique and lasting friendship. …
If youâre here wondering how to end a long-term relationship, then chances are your love life no longer aligns with the woman you are today. But ending a relationship that has spanned years or decadesâand potentially involves a mortgage, wedding vows, and kidsâis not a decision you can make lightly. But although ending a long-term…
Setting myself up for better results … Thrive Global invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and opinions expressed by Community contributors do not reflect the opinions of Thrive Global or its employees. More information on our Community guidelines is…
âI turned 60 last week,â I said, as I lay on my back on the Pilates reformer, to anyone in the class who might be listening. I donât know why I said it out loud. I usually donât talk at all in class. But the truth was, I was struggling with this âmilestoneâ birthday. I…
When Iâm interviewed, or meeting new people, Iâm often asked for my âbest tipsâ about productivity, time management and stress relief. And one of my frequent answers is to plan for tomorrow, today. That is, by the time you end your workday, spend a small amount of time making a realistic plan for tomorrow. Why…
I used to feel proud to say, âIâm a bit of a perfectionist.â That was until I realized my drive for perfection was less about the pursuit of excellence and more about my fear of being judged. Fear of being judged for not looking smart enough, being good enough, or being successful enough. My relentless…
Soon after I had my first child, I started drifting away from my childless friends. When they asked me to go to the movies, meet up for dinner, or get a drink at a new coffee shop, I almost always said no. When they told me tales of first dates both good and bad, I…
