The whole “fake it ’til you make it” thing when it comes to confidence includes the way you talk. You might not even realize it, but some of the things you say could be sending the message to the people around you that you’re riddled with insecurity and not very self-assured. If you don’t want…
We’ve all been told to fix our flaws and hide our quirks — basically, to become some perfect, airbrushed version of ourselves, right? But here’s a secret: some of those supposed “flaws” are what actually make you incredibly attractive. There are plenty of surprising traits that make people secretly adore you, and you likely have…
Sometimes even the nicest guys slip up and expose a bit of an arrogant side. Of course, it’s not always intentional — often, it’s subtle stuff they’re blind to, but it still affects how women perceive them. Here are some of the most eye rolling-ly self-absorbed things they do in women’s eyes. A little awareness…
Narcissists can be charming and captivating at first, but underneath that charismatic mask often lies a person deeply invested in maintaining control. One of their weapons is making you feel small, insecure, and less than. By recognizing some of the nasty tactics they use, you can pick up on them more quickly, and importantly, start…
We all have days when we really dislike the reflection staring back at us in the mirror, but if feeling unattractive is your default setting, you might be missing out on those little signs that tell the world a very different story about you. You don’t need to be conventionally perfect to be hot. In…
When you think about narcissists, you might picture someone who’s loud, obnoxious, and overbearing. However, their negative traits are often a whole lot sneakier and only visible once you’re in too deep. They make you question yourself, not them — it’s like emotional gaslighting. If something feels off in the relationship but you can’t pinpoint…
Breaking up with a narcissist is tough, but watching you heal and thrive afterward wounds their ego worse than any insult. They thought they owned you, after all. Your happiness without them proves their control is gone, and oh boy, do they hate it! Here’s how their rage might manifest, even if they try to…
When you’re in those early, butterfly-filled honeymoon stages of a relationship, it’s tough to see clearly. Infatuation warps your judgment, but there are often subtle red flags waving right from the start, if you know what to look for. Paying attention to these signs can save you some major heartache down the line. Here’s what…
If you find yourself getting overwhelmed easily and feeling things way more intensely than most people, you might be a highly sensitive person (HSP). It’s not a disorder, just a difference in how your nervous system processes the world. There are superpowers to being an HSP, of course, but it also comes with real struggles…
Sometimes strong language is necessary. If someone’s mistreating you, you’re well within your rights to be assertive. However, in less emotionally charged situations, tweaking how you word things makes things less fraught or dramatic, which in turn allows you to collaborate with other people more easily and improves your relationships overall. Think of it as…
