When we are children, we long to grow up – to become adults and do whatever we want. We dream of becoming a fireman or athlete, a doctor or teacher. As adults, we know that growing up isn’t always as magical as we once imagined. It is fraught with the disappointments and challenges that are…
How can you mend a broken heart? Perhaps poems about heartbreak aren’t the first things that come to mind, but surprisingly, they can help. If you’ve had your heart torn apart by love (and who hasn’t?), reading heartbreak poems can validate your pain in a way that booze and binge-watching just can’t touch. The eloquent…
Life is a transformative journey, whether or not you welcome the changes along the way. Nothing remains the same, and you shouldn’t want it to – even when change is painful or frightening. Beautiful poetry about change reminds us that even as the seasons change and those we love become different or leave us behind,…
Maybe you’re currently dating a narcissist. Or perhaps you’ve just left one. Whichever the case, the relationship undoubtedly changed you — but how? Can a narcissist turn you into a narcissist? Did this relationship damage you permanently? The good news is that narcissism isn’t contagious, and humans can overcome many emotional hurdles with proper guidance.…
All relationships fluctuate. Couples have their ups and downs, and sometimes they fight. They also end up having less sex than they did earlier in the relationship as time goes on. When your husband has completely lost interest in you sexually, though, it’s a big deal and can do a number on your self-esteem and…
Just when most people think they have the personality types figured out, it turns out that there’s a delta male. That’s right, there are actually six male personality types: alpha, beta, omega, gamma, sigma, and delta. This personality typing system came from studies of animal hierarchies, and psychologists applied it to humans. For those of…
It’s the question at the back of your mind, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed by negative experiences and ominous news reports: “Am I going to be okay?” You’ve only got so much headspace and energy to work with. You can’t be the world’s fixer. You can’t even control everything that happens in your life, and…
Do you ever find yourself nodding off or staring into space during class or a meeting? Or staring blankly out the window while traveling? Maybe you doodle in the margins of your notebook to pass the time, occupy your mind, and keep you awake. Or perhaps you keep a journal or notebook of your doodles…
When it comes to fake people memes, you’ve probably seen a few. They’re everywhere — much like the fake people referenced in them. Some are funny, while others just remind you of how much it stung when you learned the truth. If you feel like laughing and crying at the same time, we’re right there…
You just had an amazing first date and are over the moon! You want to see them again, but you’re nervous. What if they don’t want a second date? How do you even ask? As great as you think things went, there’s always that fear of rejection. Maybe you’re unsure what the right approach is.…
