There are probably a few people in your life who seem to understand you better than you understand yourself. They’re the ones who always pick up on what you’re not saying just as well as what you are. How do they do it? Well, here are the subtle signs that indicate you’re in the presence…
Remember a time when you said something to a stranger and instantly regretted it because of how offended they got? Or, maybe you’ve been at the receiving end of a thoughtless question or poorly chosen words that left you embarrassed, enraged, or wondering who raised the person you were talking to. Even if your heart…
When awkward issues arise in your relationship, it’s tempting to sweep them under the rug instead of dealing with them directly. However, that’s really not going to help! Bottling things up has consequences way worse than the temporary discomfort of a tough conversation. Here are some potential consequences of sidestepping those difficult discussions. 1. Resentment…
We all know at least one person who’s inexplicably magnetic. Everyone wants to be their friend, hang out with them, invite them to the party… you get the picture. But what is it that makes them so universally appealing? Understanding these traits helps you cultivate them in yourself, so you can become one of those…
Religion can be a touchy subject, especially when there are centuries of differences, disagreements, and sometimes conflicts between denominations. If you grew up Protestant, there are probably some things you may have heard about the Catholic Church that, well, aren’t entirely accurate. Here are some of the things you might get wrong, so you can…
There are certain buzzwords and phrases that make you sound clueless, even if you think you’re fooling everyone at that meeting. Ditch these if you want to project confidence and actually impress people with your knowledge (instead of making their eyes glaze over!). 1. “At the end of the day…” Let’s retire this one, can…
Narcissists love to control everything and everyone, but their tactics aren’t always obvious (which is part of what makes them so dangerous). A lot of their manipulation is done verbally, and they use language to twist your reality in some pretty messed up ways. Here are some of the phrases you might hear coming out…
Many factors can make for an unhappy childhood. Your parents may have divorced, perhaps you were in an abusive situation, your family could have been poor, and so much more. Unhappy childhoods can cause havoc even in our adult lives. If your youth was filled with troubling events, here are some traits you may have…
A universal truth we all must accept is that you can’t choose your family. When you’re born, you have no control over what group of people you will spend your formative years with. Experiencing a bad blood tie can leave us with a lot of resentment and emotional scars we end up nurturing long into…
Some people seem to have an endless well of knowledge and a way with words, and there’s a good chance they grew up with their noses buried in books. Here’s how a lifetime of reading shapes a person and creates those unique traits that make book-lovers stand out from the crowd. 1. They have a…
