Relationships bring out the best and worst in everyone. A good relationship challenges us and forces us to look within and grow. You’re more likely to feel happy when you have confidence in a relationship. But low self-esteem can cause feelings of insecurity and neediness. Fortunately, if you lack confidence in a relationship, there are…
Sometimes, we genuinely adore a partner while simultaneously understanding that the relationship is on a one-way train to Pittsville — and there’s no off-ramp. When it’s time to sever romantic ties, and you’re living separately, then yes, you’ll ride the breakup rollercoaster. But breaking up with someone you live with further complicates matters. Let’s look…
She’s got an electric personality but relishes her “alone time”; she’s incredibly warm-hearted but not afraid to speak her open mind; and when the going gets rough, she’s right by your side. She’s a “sigma female,” one of the rarest of all personality types. Before you object, we understand that applying primate dominance hierarchy standards…
No matter how hard you try, no matter how much you distract yourself, sometimes, you can’t escape your own thoughts. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “Wherever you go, there you are.” To stop overthinking and climb out of your head is an essential component of good mental health. Because drowning in corrosive thoughts leads to catastrophizing,…
He’s cute, well-adjusted, and truth be told, your parents would love him. But you’re firmly…undecided. You like him in some ways but not others, and sometimes you wonder: Do I actually like him or just the idea of him? You may even feel guilty about the situation because you don’t want to lead him on. …
Here you are, racking your brain for some good morning poems that will melt the heart of the woman you love. And greeting card sentiments just don’t cut it. The good news? You don’t have to be a poetry genius to write something she’ll treasure for years to come. You’ve already got an edge just…
You’ve read the entire Internet and are caught up on every show. Your motivation tank is dangerously low, and your current mood isn’t exactly fit for public consumption. Basically, you’re bored out of your ever-loving mind. So how can you turn things around and rev those proverbial engines? It may sound silly, but reading quotes…
It hurts when anyone tries to manipulate us, but it’s especially gutting when it comes from someone we love. Manipulating statements can also be hidden and overlooked because of that love. You are not a fool if you have ever felt bad about things manipulators say. It has happened to many people just like you. …
Biologically speaking, humans innately use face reading and personality assessment techniques. Academic interest in the topic, however, fluctuates. But every couple of centuries, someone relights the physiognomy flame. Which is where we now find ourselves. Some folks balk at the practice, deeming it pseudo-scientific. But recent research suggests there may be a verifiable, biological link…
Growth happens naturally, like a plant reaching for the sun. So, doing what is in your nature and being curious about the world around you will bring joy and a sense of fulfillment. But unlike plants, humans can get “stuck” in their growth. We can become comfortable with our current situation and stop challenging ourselves…
