You’ve found a fantastic person who listens to you. You feel special because this person doesn’t chat with just anyone. You are now a member of a private club. In other words, you appear to be in a relationship with an introvert. Congratulations! Having an introverted girlfriend or introvert boyfriend is a precious opportunity. Your…
The classic introvert watches and listens. Introverted people are not as talkative as extroverts and also value spending time on their own. That means you simply won’t see them as often as extroverted people who want frequent social stimulation. If you’ve got a crush on an introverted person, how are you supposed to tell if…
What’s the best life advice you’ve received up until now? If it changed your life for the better, you probably remember it — and who gave it to you. Not all advice has that kind of power. Even funny advice can turn your life around and get you moving in a better direction. We want…
What is the point of self-reflection? To even begin to answer that, you need some idea of what the self even is. You’re not alone if you feel you’ve spent too much of your life avoiding that question. Some moments show you more of who you are than others. And you’re left wondering whether to…
Going out to a spa or nail salon isn’t always an option. And your budget just won’t accommodate regular dinners out at your favorite restaurants. So, how do you pamper yourself without spending too much? We’ve got you covered. Read on to explore 15 of the best pampering ideas for cost-conscious women and men (because…
It’s one of those days. And you’re looking for ways to cheer yourself up. For one, it’s an excellent skill to have. For another, you don’t want to drag anyone else into your personal vortex of low energy and depressing thoughts. You have some idea of what activities cheer you up more than others, but…
What are some good yes or no questions to ask when you’re getting to know someone? You can probably think of some off the top of your head, but how handy would it be to have a ready-made list of yes or no questions that are good for any occasion? That’s what we thought. And…
You lied to your partner or spouse and got caught red-handed. You feel horrible and don’t want to lose the person you love, but you know you’ll have work hard to rebuild trust. Maybe it was too many small lies (“I swear I didn’t leave those dishes in the sink!”), or maybe it was a…
You’re thinking of giving someone a second chance. Because whatever broke you apart doesn’t seem as much of a deal-breaker as it used to. And no, it’s not just because you’re lonely (i.e., desperate). You like your own company. You just also happen to really miss theirs. You don’t see giving another chance to your…
Do you know how to recognize covert narcissistic mother traits? The covert part means they’re usually under the radar for most people — but not for the people they live with. Sons and daughters of covert narcissistic mothers often don’t realize until much later what their mothers’ “parenting style” has cost them. It’s not unusual…
