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…
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…
