Family is at the core of many of our lives. They’re often the people who give you your first meal, your first home, and your first outfit. But there are many popular myths about family which can be destructive if you believe them. Whether you’re uncertain about your own family or want to be more…
Genius comes in all shapes and sizes — you don’t need sky-high IQ scores or the ability to memorize encyclopedias. Some of the most brilliant minds out there are actually a little…weird. If you’ve ever been accused of being too intense, overly analytical, or living in your own little world, don’t despair. You might just…
Leaving a toxic partner takes incredible strength, even when it’s the absolutely right thing to do. But those first steps into freedom can be confusing. You’re probably dealing with a mix of relief, grief, anger, and maybe even guilt. This is all normal! Just as the relationship damaged your sense of self, the healing process…
Those magazine quizzes that promise to reveal your one most captivating quality are kind of silly because we’re all complex! That being said, sometimes it’s the little things about you, the quirks you might view as flaws, that actually draw people in and make them want to know you more. Here are some traits/habits you…
It’s a sad reality that some children don’t grow up in a safe and loving home. Feeling scared and unsafe during your childhood can lead to many problems growing up, especially when you try to navigate new relationships. Here’s how it can affect you in adulthood. 1. You’re not sure who to trust. When you’re…
Narcissists are pros at maintaining that image of perfection, so when you directly challenge who they pretend to be, things get ugly. Most healthy people can handle the occasional, “Hey, that wasn’t cool.” Narcissists see it as a threat to their very existence, and lash out in disturbing ways. If you call them out on…
It happens to the best of us sometimes. You open your mouth, a completely well-intentioned phrase spills out, and… instant regret. You accidentally insulted someone. Oops! These moments are mega awkward, but with a bit of thoughtfulness, you can recover gracefully and minimize the damage by NOT saying or doing certain things. If you want…
Some people truly do seem incapable of putting themselves in someone else’s shoes. They’re not just being thoughtless – there’s a coldness, an inability to even grasp what another person feels, and it’s super damaging in relationships! Spotting these traits early saves you heartache. Here are some of the red flags to be on the…
If you had a rough childhood, it definitely makes relationships harder as an adult. That being said, it’s not a life sentence! Understanding how attachment styles work helps you heal those old wounds. People with secure attachments have some awesome habits we can learn from, whether we were raised by perfectly attuned parents or not….
The Bible can certainly feel intimidating at times, with all those “thee”s and “thou”s, people who seem either impossibly perfect or way too evil. But the thing is, some of the Bible’s most important figures were extremely flawed. Their struggles feel way more relatable than stories where everyone gets everything right all the time. Here…
