Some people are a little too good at handing out backhanded compliments that are supposed to be nice, but leave you feeling a little gross. Sometimes they subtly put you down, but disguise it as politeness or “just trying to help,” and it seriously sucks. Being able to spot these phrases is the first step…
Some of us are just not quiet people — we can’t help it. We laugh loudly, talk with our hands, and don’t do well with the whole “indoor voice” thing. It gets us side-eye sometimes, and a lot of people make assumptions about us that are totally off-base. Here are some of the biggest things…
You might be a catch who says all the right things and remembers to bring her flowers on a date. And yet, you might be making the woman in your life so angry that she wants to leave your texts on read or vent about you to her friends over tequila shots. Without realizing it,…
We all have days when we really dislike the reflection staring back at us in the mirror, but if feeling unattractive is your default setting, you might be missing out on those little signs that tell the world a very different story about you. You don’t need to be conventionally perfect to be hot. In…
It might feel like an impossible mission to find an empathetic man who really sees what’s in your heart and respects your feelings, so when you find one, you want to hold onto him! Make sure you spot him by looking for these 15 traits and behaviors. 1. They ask how your day was, and…
Faith is such a personal thing. For some people, it’s a rock-solid foundation they’ve never even thought to question. For others, it’s a wavering flame, flickering in and out as life throws those curveballs. If you’ve found yourself questioning your Christian beliefs lately, you’re not alone. Doubts and questions are normal parts of many people’s…
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…
