Sometimes, you know just what to say to show the man in your life how you feel about him. You’ve written long paragraphs for him before, and he treasures them. Some days, though, your tired brain just can’t string the right words together. So, on those days, look through this list of love paragraphs for…
Sometimes, leaving a narcissist isn’t possible. Maybe they’re your parent, spouse, or even a beloved child. Perhaps it’s more complicated. Regardless of the whys, the bottom line is that you’re domestically attached to a narcissist for the foreseeable future and looking for actionable solutions to make your life easier. So today, for you, we’re breaking…
When a relationship is brand new, you sometimes ignore red flags because you are so excited to fall in love. Mutual respect is a vital part of a healthy relationship. Every couple will have their fair share of disagreements, but don’t excuse disrespectful behavior. Maybe you’ve started to notice some recurring disrespectful behavior from your…
This guy is worth it! If you find yourself saying this after years of failed relationships, one after another. But this is the man for you, and you don’t want to screw it up. Now that you’ve found that perfect connection and want to ensure it sticks, don’t fall victim to those same patterns of…
If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that occasional (or constant) feeling that we fall short in some way. We don’t rate high on the “good enough” scale. We’re flawed, while everyone else seems to be more than enough. Or at least more than us. Maybe we look in the mirror and…
It’s so hard to feel like you don’t belong anywhere. You may be overwhelmed by feelings of dejection and isolation, believing you are alone in this world. This feeling is natural, and even though you may not realize it, you are not alone in experiencing a sense of disaffection with the world. When you wonder,…
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…
