A big part of living more mindfully is practicing awareness of your moods. It might seem like extra work, but a printable mood tracker can make a huge difference. Being mindful of your moods and how they affect you is essential to living the life you want. And it’s about so much more than checking…
So there’s this guy. Maybe you work with him — or he’s a friend of a friend. Perhaps he’s a handsome stranger you met at the local coffee shop. Whatever the case, you think there’s a mutual spark but aren’t sure because he never asks you out! You’re wondering: What are the signs a guy…
Cheating is universally considered to be unethical, harmful behavior. Relationships get damaged, and the cheated party experiences a loss of self-esteem. If they do not end the relationship but decide to try to mend it and continue, they still have difficulty with honesty, trust, and intimacy. But are cheaters insecure themselves? It turns out there…
If you live with a self-centered husband and are fed up with his behavior and lack of regard for others, this post is for you. When your husband is selfish and always puts his interests before yours, it shows in various ways. And once you get some clarity on where his selfishness is leading your…
A new relationship can be really exciting and a bit intimidating as you begin to learn about each other. It’s a risk to put yourself out there and get to know someone else intimately. That intimidating feeling of being with a new person often leaves you wondering, “What do I say?” or “Where should we…
Healthy relationships aren’t necessarily hard — but they do take work. After all, digging past the outer layer of another human being is emotional labor. So today, in service of that work, we’re exploring relationship-building activities for couples. What Activities Bring Couples Closer Together? Though you don’t want to be too regimented when it comes…
Ever gone from zero to furious in a second — just because of something someone else said or did? Then you probably have a fair idea of what your anger triggers are. But what about other emotions? One person who’s normally pretty confident might feel suddenly insecure when triggered by something he hears, sees, or…
Are you exhausted watching all of your friends attract their forever partners while you sit on the sidelines? Maybe you feel a pang of jealousy every time you see a happy couple together. It’s discouraging to watch everyone else’s love life fall into place, especially if you are pining after someone who seems to be…
Have you ever had one of those days when it seems like everything is going wrong? We tend to blame ourselves during these times and find ourselves thinking, “Is something wrong with me?” The answer is no, and you’re not alone in these feelings. Everyone experiences self-defeating thoughts on occasion. While these thoughts tend to…
Ever gone from zero to furious in a second — just because of something someone else said or did? Then you probably have a fair idea of what your anger triggers are. But what about other emotions? One person who’s normally pretty confident might feel suddenly insecure when triggered by something he hears, sees, or…
