This feels almost forbidden to discuss, but it’s important. Yup, we’re talking about those complicated feelings when your adult child’s life choices leave you feeling embarrassed, disappointed, or yes, even ashamed. It’s the conversation nobody wants to have at book club, the thoughts you don’t share at family gatherings, and the emotions that keep you…
Ever catch yourself reacting to something and think, “Wow, where did that come from?” Often, these moments aren’t about the present at all—they’re little whispers from childhood experiences we haven’t quite processed. Let’s talk about those behaviors that might be talking to you (or shouting) about unresolved childhood pain. 1. You’re a People-Pleasing Perfectionist You…
We need to talk about all those things keeping you up at night that absolutely shouldn’t be. You know, those worries that set up camp in your brain and refuse to leave, even though they’re about as useful as someone telling you to “relax” when you’re stressed out. What do you say we evict these…
Some marriages fall apart. That’s just the nature of love. But there are definitely some reasons why marriages fall apart from the male perspective. No sugar coating, no villains, just real talk about why men sometimes pack their bags and walk away from what was supposed to be forever. Fair warning: some of these might…
Oh boy, let’s talk about those people who set off your internal alarm bells. They might look perfectly normal on the surface (heck, they might even be downright charming), but something about them just feels…off. Not the obvious liars and cheats—we’re talking about those sneaky types who could sell ice to a penguin. Here’s what…
Let’s talk about those moments that stay etched in your memory when you’ve grown up in a home split by divorce. They’re not always the big, dramatic scenes—sometimes it’s the small changes and subtle shifts that leave the deepest impact. If you’re an adult who watched your parents’ marriage dissolve during childhood, these memories might…
Relationships are hard. Like, really hard. And sometimes we’re the ones making them harder without even realizing it. You know what I’m talking about—those little (or big) hang-ups that keep us from being our best selves in relationships. Let’s dive into the stuff nobody likes to talk about but everyone needs to hear. 1. You…
When a narcissist’s mask begins to fall, you see their true colors in some disturbing and scary ways. Once they realize that their manipulation tactics (shoutout: love bombing and gaslighting) no longer work, they display a distinctive set of behaviors, like these: 1. The Rage Behind Their Mask Surfaces When their carefully crafted image starts…
If you’ve ever met someone who handled life’s ups and downs with an unshakeable inner peace, chances are, they grew up in a stable household. Let’s explore the habits these lucky humans tend to share. This isn’t to make anyone feel bad about their own upbringing, of course, but to understand how early stability shapes…
If you’re reading this, you might be wondering why your adult children are keeping you at arm’s length—or have cut contact completely. While it’s easy to blame “kids these days” or convince yourself they’re just being difficult, the truth might be harder to swallow. Here’s what your adult children wish you could understand about why…
