Nothing feels worse than hurting someone you love, especially when that someone is your partner. We love our partners and should always strive to be the best version of ourselves for them and maintain domestic peace. However, no one is perfect, and though you may not realize it, you may have some habits that inadvertently…
When we talk about abusive behavior, most people automatically assume it to be physical, but this ignores that emotional abuse is not only more prevalent but not as talked about. So how do you know if what you’re experiencing is abuse, and more importantly, how can you spot people who are emotionally abusive before you…
If you’ve ever gotten involved with a narcissist, you know how easy it can be to fall for their charm. When things are good, and you comply with their wishes, everything will feel normal, almost blissful. However, the second you choose to assert yourself, the mask comes off, and the narcissist reveals their true colors….
There’s a lot of fear surrounding the idea of opening up, especially for men. There’s a misconception that vulnerability is weak, but what if I told you that it can actually be powerful? Opening up to others around you can have a lot of benefits for your career, friendships, or relationships. It can improve your…
We need to do many things—between work, domestic duties, and self-care, it can feel like we need a few more hours in the day. This is where productivity can be helpful; if we get more done quicker, we’ll likely have more downtime, but this isn’t always easy. Productivity can be elusive; we get distracted, find…
A universal truth we all must accept is that you can’t choose your family. When you’re born, you have no control over what group of people you will spend your formative years with. Experiencing a bad blood tie can leave us with a lot of resentment and emotional scars we end up nurturing long into…
