If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in an argument with a narcissist, you’ll know that it’s so draining. You might feel like you’re going around in circles or hitting your head against a wall. By being aware of the common phrases narcissists use to dominate or confuse you, you’ll avoid letting them get to you….
If you’re always quick to criticize people and shoot them down for their choices, you’re coming across as mean. It’s going to make people feel like you’re way too negative to be around, which can wreck your relationships. It’s time to quit being so judgmental and find your empathetic response, like by following these 15…
When you think of what it means to bounce back after setbacks, you might think of someone defeating the odds, like climbing a mountain without any ropes or surviving a horrific tragedy, without losing their upbeat nature. But resilience isn’t always about the huge moments in one’s life. Sometimes, they’re about the subtle behaviors you…
If you grew up in a broken family, you probably came out of it experiencing trauma, low self-esteem, or a lack of self-worth. Dealing with your loved ones might still be tricky and uncomfortable now that you’re an adult, as it’s easy to take on all their negativity. It’s a lot! Here are 15 signs…
The best-case scenario when dealing with a narcissist is cutting them out of your life. Sadly, this isn’t always possible. If you’re raising a child with them, you’re going to have to deal with them to some extent for your child’s well-being. But you don’t have to let this overwhelm you or cause you tons…
Making up approximately 15-20 percent of the population, highly sensitive people (HSPs) are individuals who are more sensitive to external and internal stimuli, such as light, noise, and negative thoughts. Here’s what to know about them and how they interact with others and their surroundings. 1. They wear sunglasses to night-time concerts. When HSPs are…
Instead of fearing a situation in which you have to confront someone about their bad behavior or silencing your thoughts to keep everyone happy, you’re someone who speaks up and initiates difficult conversations. If this rings true for you, you’ll relate to these 15 experiences people who don’t fear conflict know to be true. 1….
It’s easy to assume that someone who’s smiling and knows all the right things to say is a good person, but take a deeper look into their behaviors and body language. You might find that they’re being super-fake! Here are 15 signs that someone’s coming across as kind but has a mean streak underneath their…
Are people drawn to you because you’re so skilled at reading them even when they don’t tell you what’s on their mind, or because you’re such an excellent listener? Are you the advice giver of your social circle? If you identify with any of these 15 signs, you’re reaching sky-high empathy levels. 1. You paraphrase…
You might think getting along with everyone you meet is a good thing, but there’s a catch. If you’re super-agreeable and go with the flow because you’re desperately trying to belong to every social circle, it can backfire and make you come across as inauthentic. Here are 15 signs you’re too much of a social…
