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…
What are the most effective ways to make a narcissist miserable without putting your own well-being at risk? After all, when a narcissist feels defeated, their first line of defense is to punish you. Your misery is their gain if they can get you to back down and give them what they want. On the…
You’re in bed, trying to settle in and fall asleep, but your mind won’t cooperate. Wakeful minutes turn to hours. And you’re no closer to slipping into oblivion. So, what are some fun things to do when you can’t sleep? Or are you allowed to have fun when you should be unconscious? And what if…
How do you deal with disrespect from other people? Is it something you work hard to prevent? Or do you see it as something we all face and simply refuse to be bothered by it? After all, why waste energy trying to prevent something inevitable? Whatever your personal philosophy, the disrespect quotes in this post…
How did it come to this? You’re doing actual research (albeit informal) on daughters who disrespect their mothers, wondering if there’s something you can do to change your relationship for the better. Before you blame yourself for everything going on in your daughter’s world or for the apparent change in her attitude toward you, we…
