No amount of willpower will prevent bad ideas from occurring My thesis and the premise of this essay is that, contrary to the majority of publications on the internet that claim you can stop negative thinking, the opposite is true. In the same way as trying to stop negative thoughts is like trying to capture…
Are you suffering from overthinking relationship anxiety? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. In fact, overthinking in relationships is so common that you can probably think of a TV series or movie character who does what you do. Maddening, right? You hate what it’s doing to your relationship. But what can you do to…
What exactly are you protected from? There is this ongoing narrative that the world has somehow become this mad and dangerous place, and that we require someone to take charge and restore “safety” and “security” to our lives. It is common to see signs during rallies that read “Make America Safe Again.” Is it possible…
You know the feeling – the one that leaves you weak in the knees when you meet someone new, and sparks fly. You want to be around each other constantly, and you desperately want to please each other. The beginning stages of relationships are exciting and consume much of your time and energy. This is…
It seems like a cruel twist of fate. You’re going about your business when suddenly they walk into your life. THE person. The one you’ve been waiting for forever. And it’s clear you both feel the same way. Except . . . The timing sucks. You’re involved with someone else (or, yikes – you’re married).…
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of narcissist text messages, the examples given here should sound familiar. Communicating with a narcissist may seem easy at first since they generally like to do most of the talking. Eventually, though, you get to experience narcissist texting games. So fun! Except, they’re not—at least not for…
Over time the romantic spark that was so bright when you and your husband got married can start to dim. Many factors contribute to this loss of romance, and unfortunately, it may result in diminished intimacy and an aversion to being touched. What do you do when you find yourself thinking, “I hate being touched…
If you’re looking for something to talk about, few things are as useful as knowing the other person’s random likes and dislikes — particularly those you share with them. “So, I hear you have a special love for bees.” And you’re off and running. This could be the start of a unique and lasting friendship. …
Men and women want to experience a healthy, fruitful relationship with the person they love. Relationships are the bonds that hold societies together. But being in a relationship is a complicated enterprise. No two people are alike when it comes to sharing life experiences, or when it comes to falling in love. We like to think…
So there’s this awesome guy that you can’t stop thinking about. Whether you’ve been friends for some time, you’re mildly acquainted, or you just met, there’s no denying the feelings growing inside you. His presence excites and flusters you. Your racing heart, churning stomach, and shaky legs confirm it: you have a full-blown crush. Now…
