It’s easy to slip into show-off mode, especially if you have some pretty impressive accomplishments under your belt. However, there’s something so much more appealing about genuine humility. If you want to make that shift, you have to learn how to ditch the bragging and embrace a more authentic (and down-to-earth!) way of connecting with…
We all know that one person — the coworker who always eats lunch alone, friend who politely declines every party invite — who seems to thrive on their own company, slipping comfortably into solitude. While the words “loner” or “hermit” might spring to mind, those who enjoy spending time alone aren’t necessarily antisocial or unhappy….
Whether it’s a new crush, an ex who did you wrong, or someone you’ve been hung up on for a while but know you can never be with, obsessing over them isn’t going to get you anywhere. Of course, forgetting about them and moving on with your life is a lot easier said than done….
When healthy disagreement gets silenced in a relationship, it’s a slippery slope. What starts as small compromises can snowball into something scary, where you lose your voice, your autonomy, and the essence of who you are. Before you know it, you’re completely miserable, and that’s not all. Here are some of the dangers of losing…
Some people just seem to have an empathy-shaped hole in their hearts. As a result, they struggle to understand or care about other people’s feelings, and it really sucks. Recognizing these patterns protects your emotional well-being because these folks can leave you feeling drained, unheard, and deeply frustrated. 1. They struggle to see things from…
Some people make knowing everyone’s business their business. They love to go shopping for details in other people’s lives, no matter how personal or private. No question is off-limits or inappropriate for them. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to tell these kinds of people where to shove their unwanted curiosity, no matter how badly you…
Class has nothing to do with what clothes you wear and how much money you have in the bank — it’s all about how you carry yourself and interact with the world around you. Want to know if someone is classy or not? Well, they certainly wouldn’t be caught dead doing any of these things,…
Some people aren’t full-blown narcissists but definitely have those tendencies that drain your energy. While they’re not quite as bad as those with legitimate NPD, moderate narcissists can be just as toxic if you’re not careful. They’re harder to spot than the stereotypical ego-maniacs, but leave you feeling subtly off-balance, used, and exhausted in their…
When it comes to arguments with your partner, saying certain things ends up being the equivalent of throwing gasoline on a fire. Below are some of the worst ones that will inevitably escalate situations instead of resolving them. If you want to resolve issues instead of making them a lot worse, avoid these phrases altogether….
While everyone wants to wake up every day and feel happy and ready to take on the day, that’s not always possible. Sometimes you go through a tough time and you’re in a rut. Although of course everyone is unique, when men need more fulfillment in their lives, they tend to show the same 18…
