So your ex dumped you not too long ago, or maybe you left him. It was painful for both of you because there really was chemistry and connection between you. Maybe even love. You’ve pondered the idea of getting back together, but your ex is acting weird. You’ve seen him at parties or run into…
Once you realize that a narcissist is pushing you around, you need to learn how to defend yourself. You don’t have to put up with the manipulation, gaslighting, embellished half-truths, and outright lies. With the right approach, you can frighten a narcissist and enforce boundaries. Although they always seem to have a comeback that makes…
The moment you say something like, “I don’t have any hobbies,” you can see it in their faces: pity… skepticism… disbelief. Suddenly, you’re just not that interesting. But, really, how important is it even to have hobbies? Other people’s hobbies sound dull, exhausting, or both. Who needs that? And yet, if you’re thinking, “Nothing interests…
Are you at the precipice of an ending or about to take the first step toward a new beginning? Either way, it’s a scary place to be when you aren’t sure what the future holds. But nothing is more consistent in life than endings and beginnings, and when you embrace that reality, starting over doesn’t…
You’re here to learn how to break up with a friend nicely—or as nicely as possible, given how they’ve been treating you lately. It’s not an easy thing to “dump” a friend, even if they’ve never really earned that title. Still… how can you be sure it’s for the best? Deep down, you know it’s…
Growing up, you can probably remember some things you said to your mom that you wish you could erase from both your memories. You were angry, and the words came out before you could stop them. One look at your mother’s face, and the regret washed over you. We’re betting you’ll find something familiar in…
Growing in self-knowledge is a lifelong journey. But when something happens that throws your sense of identity into chaos (however briefly), it can help to know you’re not alone. We’ve collected 101 finding yourself quotes from people all over the world. Some will strike you as more familiar than others. Some may get you thinking…
Does your ex hate you? It sure seems like he does. And you’re not sure exactly why—let alone what you can do to make things better. He tells you you’ve changed. You’re not the same person he fell in love with. And you could say the same about him. If there’s still love, it’s either…
If you’re dating a narcissist—or being wooed by one—the weirdness around kissing isn’t always apparent. Sometimes, they’re all in. Other times, they keep you at arm’s length and seem barely able to tolerate any lip contact. So, do narcissists like to kiss or not? What’s with the hot-and-cold business? And what do narcissists want sexually,…
If you spend any holidays with a toxic mother, Hallmark moments are not the norm. But, contrary to what others may be telling you, you don’t have to sacrifice your mental health to accommodate someone’s toxicity just because “she’s still your mother.” While a collection of toxic mom quotes might not give you the warm…
