Of course, you want to feel like you’ve got things sorted, and you’re doing okay in life — we all do. However, sometimes this could cause you to do things that give you a false sense of security. It’s like when you try to control your partner so that you feel more secure in your…
Although you might be drawn to the sexy and brooding person in the bar, getting to know them can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest without oxygen. While it might initially seem exciting, it’s only a matter of time before it makes others feel totally drained by how much they have to try to…
There are various reasons why you might feel the need to censor yourself. For instance, maybe you’re trying to impress someone you’re dating or fit in with a group of friends. Although it might help you to gain others’ approval, it’s not real. Hiding who you really are behind a mask means you’ll never get…
Wouldn’t it be great if you could spot a narcissist before they entered your life and wrecked it? Some zodiac signs have more narcissistic tendencies than others, so knowing someone’s astrological sign could help you figure out their motives — and get out if they’re all about manipulating you. Here are the most narcissistic zodiac…
If you can’t help a friend who’s asking you for a favor or you don’t want to accept their social invite, you might feel anxious about saying “no.” To deal with the awkwardness, maybe you resort to explaining yourself so you appeal to the person’s sympathy or maintain their approval after rejecting them. This can…
If you’re chatting to someone and something feels “off” with their body language or behavior, they could be lying to you. Some people know how to turn on the charm and fool you into thinking they’re being honest, when they’re actually quite insincere or trying to manipulate you. How can you tell that they’re lying?…
Sadness isn’t always easily visible. You don’t necessarily feel teary-eyed or like you don’t have enough energy. Sometimes, you might be displaying subtle signs that you’re sad or depressed, even if you might not have a clue that’s what’s going on inside you. Here are 15 that indicate you’re dealing with a case of the…
Fighting with your partner about money is really common. In fact, a study found that approximately 42 percent of adults in the U.S. have disagreements with their partners about their finances, while 27 percent fight about money on a monthly or weekly basis. If you’re always nitpicking about money and it’s making your relationship stressful,…
Texting is something that should make keeping in touch with people easier, but it can do the opposite, causing stressful or confusing communication, like when someone only wants to send emojis or can’t spell to save a fifth grader’s life. Yikes. If you’re guilty of any of these 18 bad texting habits, you need to…
If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, you’ll know how taxing it can be. Chances are, you feel drained or are experiencing such low self-esteem that you can’t deal with their emotional manipulation anymore. The best way to deal with a narcissist is to detach from them. This doesn’t have to involve making big…
