You identify as “one of those people who prefer to be alone.” But just when you feel yourself breaking free of societal expectations, you feel them dragging you back in. The thing is, the better you know yourself, the more you’re willing to fight for what you need. You love being alone. There’s no use…
What’s the difference between principles and values? You hear both words thrown around a lot, but not everyone is clear about what either of them are and how they differ. Values and principles are both critical to our understanding of human behavior and its consequences. And while the two often get confused, they’re not the…
If you take nothing else from this post, trust that it’s 100% okay to meditate while lying down. And if that’s the only way you feel calm enough to meditate, you’re far better off lying down than giving up on meditation entirely. True, it has its downsides. But, for many of us, so does the…
Is cheater’s remorse a real thing? And how do you know whether someone who cheated on you sincerely regrets it and won’t do it again? Do cheaters feel guilty? And is there a difference between how men feel after cheating and how women feel? Is the regret only about getting caught? You probably don’t want…
When it comes to lasting relationships, there’s more to “making it work” than being spiritually, mentally, or emotionally compatible with each other. Being physically compatible matters, too. Yes, having shared beliefs and values can help you feel more connected. But overlooking the importance of sexual compatibility has consequences that eventually catch up. So what are…
Self-reflection plays a role in problem-solving. An examination of your thoughts and behavior could reveal whether or not you’re contributing to your problems. In the case of communication difficulties, you may wonder why your conversations fail to produce the desired results. You may feel unheard or misunderstood. Perhaps arguments start when you had no intention…
Could caring too much choke off your ability to feel at ease in life? Yes, it can. Although it’s essential to care about yourself, others, your goals, and the state of the world, you can only care so much until your emotions knot you up like a tangled fishing line. The solution is not to…
When you read about empaths and narcissists, they’re mostly treated as complete opposites. But it’s not as simple as that. Considering how many empaths end up in relationships with narcissists, it’s worth looking into why this happens. And essential to that understanding is answering the question, “Can an empath be a narcissist?” Or, to put…
It’s not an enviable position to be in. Here you are, thinking, “How do I stop loving a married man?” You know this thing between you can lead to nothing but pain. But letting go of someone you’re in love with is not as easy as saying, “It’s over,” and immediately forgetting what you felt. …
If you’re an introvert, you know you’re not just “one of those people who like being alone.” If you feel overstimulated and can’t get away for some time alone, bad things happen. And if you’re not an introvert — but you’re close to someone who is — you might not understand why. If being…
