You’re on a high after achieving a goal or getting a promotion, but the Negative Nellie in your life never pops the champagne bottle with you. Instead, they always try to belittle you or bring you down because they’re jealous or insecure. However, you don’t have to let them rain on your parade all the…
Relationships are hard enough when both people try. With a narcissist, however, it often feels like a game rigged against you. But there’s that hope, right? That they’ll finally see the light, admit their faults, and things will change! Couples therapy seems like the answer. But here’s the thing: narcissists are pros at manipulating situations…
Love is intense and the heart wants what it wants, as they say. That means sometimes your heart gets ahead of your brain, and you end up with a serious crush on someone who is so not right for you. It’s frustrating, yes, but also normal! Let’s call this “preventative heartbreak medicine”! Here’s how to…
Ethics and religion aren’t mutually exclusive. If you were raised religiously on tenets like “Do to others as you would have them do to you,” and “Love thy neighbor,” it might be hard to imagine living an ethical life without religion. But chances are, you have a few friends and coworkers who are not religious…
Relationships are hard work — yes, even good ones! Everyone has rough patches, but if that low-level unease about why he’s acting distant won’t go away, it’s worth digging into. These behaviors are the emotional equivalent of a “check engine” light on your car, telling you that something needs attention before it causes a full-on…
As a child, one of the biggest examples of love and affection comes from your parents. Aside from the relationship your parents have with you, the relationship that they have with each other can be a true testament of how love should be. Many children look to their parents to understand “true love” and healthy…
Sometimes bad stuff just happens. It’s not always your fault, but dwelling on the unfairness of it keeps you stuck. There’s power in taking responsibility – not to blame yourself for genuine setbacks, but to focus on what you can control. Think of it as trading a passive “It’s hopeless” mentality for an active “What…
Healthy debate is great, but the type of person we’re talking about isn’t interested in exchanging ideas – they’re committed to the illusion of being the smartest person in the room. It’s more about ego than genuine curiosity. Spotting their tactics helps you disengage quickly and gracefully. 1. They dismiss opposing opinions out of hand….
Listen, sometimes you gotta be understanding. People make mistakes, have bad days, or are genuinely clueless about how they’re coming across. But if you have strong self-esteem, there are certain behaviors you simply won’t stand for. This isn’t about being difficult, it’s about protecting your energy and not tolerating toxic vibes. 1. You refuse to…
Awkward situations happen to all of us at some point or another. Tripping in public, saying the wrong thing, that weird thing your stomach does at the worst possible time — life can be super embarrassing. Instead of letting it ruin your day, try finding the humor. It can lighten the mood and makes for…
