People who weaponize jealousy to get your attention have their own insecurities driving them. This could be an ex trying to sabotage your happiness, a “friend” threatened by your success, or a crush who enjoys feeling desired, even if they don’t reciprocate those feelings. Recognizing their motivations gives you the upper hand — not that…
While some children grow up with loving and doting parents who spend ample time with them, others have absent parents. Perhaps their parents work full-time, they have a single parent who is busy providing for them, or their parents have other things that keep them from having time to deal with the children they brought…
Narcissists crave attention, validation, and control. They present a carefully curated version of themselves designed to sweep you off your feet. Recognizing their specific manipulative language is your first line of defense! Remember, a normal, healthy person falling for you won’t use these exact scripts. This is about spotting those who are intentionally preying on…
When trying to give someone advice, there’s a time and place. It’s also worth considering how well you know the person. Perhaps you’re someone who wears their heart on their sleeve and just can’t help but say what you’re thinking—no matter who you’re talking to. While you might have good intentions, unsolicited statements or comments…
You tell your best friend about your exciting new relationship, only for them to make a snide comment or change the subject. What gives? They might be feeling jealous and it’s making them come across as mean. Here are 15 things people do when they’re green-eyed with envy about your romantic relationship, but they’re trying…
Dealing with a narcissist is draining because they always have to be right. They’ll apply any manipulation tactic they can to make you do what they want. In fact, don’t be surprised if they toss out any of these common phrases when you confront them. 1. “You’re being too sensitive.” Narcissists lack empathy, so they…
There are different levels of lying — little white lie to spare someone’s feelings is vastly different from a major deception with serious consequences. Your reaction hinges on things like the severity of the lie, the intent behind it, and your history with this person. There’s no one-size-fits-all response here, but here are some responses…
That initial spark of passion is wonderful, but it fades. What you’re left with are the day-to-day rhythms of life, and it’s important that those are built on a solid foundation of compatibility for the relationship to thrive. Think of these warning signs as a way of protecting your future happiness, not a checklist to…
Think of your intuition as a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it gets. But if you’ve been habitually squashing it down, those signals might feel faint and easily missed. Remember, trusting your gut doesn’t mean throwing logic out the window! It’s a balanced approach – using your critical thinking and paying…
Sometimes limiting beliefs are obvious, but often they’re sneaky because they’re disguised as wisdom or realism. We rarely consciously decided to believe them, they build over time from childhood experiences, mistakes we magnify, those off-hand negative comments that plant a toxic seed. The good news is that you can change this — and you should….
