Your palms are sweaty, your heart’s racing, your breath is short. Hello, anger! While it’s a natural response, if you allow it to run away from you, it can cause you huge problems. It’s also unhealthy for you to carry around, according to the APA. The good news is that you can use your anger…
If someone calls you intense, you might think they mean it negatively, like maybe that you’re “too much” to handle or that you have no chill. While that might be true, it’s not always a bad thing. An intense personality is a bit of a mixed bag, with both upsides and downsides to consider. Here’s…
You fill your life with people and activities, but maybe you still feel empty inside and can’t figure out why. Maybe you never feel completely satisfied or you feel like you don’t have a purpose that wakes you up in the morning. Whatever the case, there are some good reasons for this state of being….
You might think it’s easy to spot toxic friends, but you could be letting people into your life without realizing that they’re bad news. There are lots of toxic friends that walk into your life and seem awesome, but then they transform into people who manipulate you or treat you badly. Here are 11 toxic…
Your relationship with your parents can be tricky or toxic. Sometimes, it’s downright complicated and you might fear that other people won’t understand it. It’s sure to make introducing your new partner or even new friends to your parents an anxiety-inducing situation. Here are 11 signs you have a complicated relationship with your parents even…
It’s upsetting to look at how your friend’s been behaving and wonder if she’s really your friend or using you. I mean, you want to be sure that the people you surround yourself with have your best intentions at heart, but sadly this isn’t always the case. So, how can you tell if your friend’s…
It’s totally normal to want to feel accepted and loved, but you shouldn’t be trying too hard to get other people’s approval. Relationships shouldn’t be a stressful chore! So, check your behavior — if you’re showing any of the following 10 signs, you’re trying too hard to get people to accept and love you and…
According to Better Help, families shape who we are — they’re so powerful! But, sadly, they don’t always encourage us to be proud of ourselves and become resilient go-getters. If you grew up in a controlling family, you might still be carrying some emotional baggage from your experiences, such as if you struggle to stand…
Your partner cheated on you but they don’t want to end the relationship. Although you might be ready to pack up your things and leave, they want you to both work on getting the relationship back on track. Can it happen? It might feel like this is impossible when your wounds are still fresh, but,…
It’s easy to point the finger at other members of your family when your relationships are toxic. But, instead of shifting the blame, you have to be willing to do a bit of self-reflection. Are you doing anything that’s making those family relationships more strained? Could you be the one overreacting or stirring the pot,…
