Most parents mean well, but even with the absolute best intentions, they sometimes cross a line without realizing it. Your kids are adults now, figuring out their own lives, and certain behaviors that were fine when they were little, now feel intrusive and make them want to pull away a bit. If you cross any…
We all do annoying things sometimes while chatting, but if the rude behaviors on this list are your regular go-tos, you might want to rethink a few things. Being a good conversationalist makes people actually enjoy being around you. Fixing these bad habits is a major level-up for your social life, and you’ll find that…
When you first started dating your partner, they were mysterious and had their walls up, but you were optimistic that things would improve with time and they’d let their guard down. However, that still hasn’t happened, and it’s making you wonder if your partner’s closed off to you and blocking your emotional connection. Could this…
We all lose our cool sometimes, but if someone flies into a rage at the smallest things, or their anger feels intimidating, that’s a whole different ballgame. It’s not necessarily that they’re a bad person, but there’s definitely some stuff they need to work through. Understanding these deeper patterns helps you protect yourself, and maybe…
Breakups with narcissists are even worse than ones with more “normal” partners. They can’t handle not being in control, so even if you did the dumping, chances are they’ll try sucking you back in (only to be the one to drop you when you fall for it) It’s not about love, it’s about winning. Don’t…
Growing up without enough emotional support or socialization affects people through adulthood. If you’ve always wondered what parts of your childhood contributed to your personality, it’s time to consider how lonely you felt. These are a few typical signs that someone was lonely as a child. No matter how many you recognize as part of…
There are plenty of ways to figure out if you’re smart — you can think back to your grades in school or consider if people look up to you as a leader. Those can be rewarding experiences, but they hardly tell the whole story. How do you know if you’ve got an above-average level of…
When your own child cuts you out of their life, it’s a level of pain most people can’t even fathom. There may be clear reasons and things to work through, or it might feel totally out of the blue. This isn’t about fixing the situation instantly (although hopefully that’s possible down the line). Right now,…
Attractiveness isn’t all about Botox-filled lips and six-pack abs. While physical attraction is a thing, of course, there are plenty of things that are within your control that determine how hot you really are and how drawn to you people will be. If you want to be more appealing, try doing the following things. 1….
If you were raised with the Bible as the literal word of God, questioning it can be scary. But, here’s the thing: taking everything literally leads to contradictions, ignores history, and honestly, makes it harder, not easier, to find the spiritual truths within. Here’s why you need to take certain things with a grain of…
