Maybe you regularly travel back to the past in your mind to relive some of your favorite memories, which is normal and totally healthy, but sometimes it can also make you feel depressed and suck the joy from your present and future, especially if you do it a little too much. Here are 15 signs…
We all hope for healthy, supportive relationships with our parents as we grow older. But for some, the parent-child dynamic remains stuck in unhealthy patterns. How can you tell? Well, if your parents have said any of these phrases, they just might be a little toxic. 1. “After all I’ve done for you…” They’re saying…
When we think of narcissists, we often picture the loud, grandiose type who can’t stop talking about themselves. But there’s another, less obvious form of narcissism that can be just as harmful, if not more so: the collapsed narcissist. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a collapsed narcissist, also known as a vulnerable or covert narcissist,…
Self-respect is that inner voice that tells you you’re worthy, capable, and deserving of good things. But sometimes, our actions speak louder than words, and they might be saying something entirely different about how we truly feel about ourselves. Let’s talk about some behaviors that often indicate a lack of self-respect. 1. Letting your living…
Maybe you can’t put your finger on it, but your gut has been telling you someone you thought was your ride-or-die buddy might be your enemy. Enter the world of frenemies: those tricky individuals who masquerade as friends while secretly (or not-so-secretly) undermining you. Let’s look at the signs that your so-called friend might actually…
Difficult people have a way of seriously ruining your day with even the smallest comment, and it can be incredibly draining when you have to deal with them on a regular basis. Thankfully, there are things you can say to (try to) shut them down and restore your positive energy — here are a few…
The guy you’ve started dating seems great, but you can’t help feeling that he’s quite inexperienced when it comes to dating. He hasn’t exactly come out and said that he’s an eternal bachelor, but it’s pretty clear that when it comes to matters of the heart, there’s a lack of experience there for sure. Here…
Independent people are all about following their own path and determining their own destiny. They’re resilient, self-sufficient, and confident in their ability to figure things out even in tough times according to Positive Psychology. Those with this personality type have some pretty amazing qualities, and they also tend to have these things in common. 1….
If you had to count how many times you say “sorry” during the course of one day, would you be embarrassed because the number’s quite high? Are you blurting out apologies like you’re on autopilot or because you really mean them and have a good reason for them? If it’s the former, you’re probably over-apologizing…
You’re extremely self-assured and aren’t riddled with insecurities, but you’re also a human, which means sometimes you feel a bit down or start to doubt yourself. When it happens, it can be pretty jarring, especially since you spend so much time and energy on bolstering your self-worth. Here are the habits you have that might…
