These unsettled thoughts may be mutual, and your ex may feel the same way. However, there’s the chance that your ex has moved on for the time being. If you’re holding hope of reconciling at some point, there are several stages you’ll go through before getting back together with an ex. How Do You Know If You Should Get Back Together with Your Ex? One day you ruminate over why you are your ex ever broke up in the first place....
Friends are usually there for us when we need them, but sometimes they let us down. It can be hard to deal with, especially if we rely on our friends to help us through tough times. But there are plenty of solutions that can bring us closer to our loved ones in the long run. Let’s discuss nine common ways a friend can let you down and what you can do about it....
It’s a strange and disconcerting situation in which to find yourself. On the one hand, you dream of accomplishment and glory. On the other, you overtly or passively subvert your every effort. What’s up with that? And why are we afraid of the very thing we all long for? What Is Fear of Success? Is it possible to be afraid of success? The answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems....
When I think about the mistakes I’ve made, the unkind words I’ve spoken, the opportunities I’ve let slip by, the unhealthy mindsets I’ve fostered — it makes me want to hang my head in shame. On too many occasions, I have not acted as my best self, the self I want to be. The self I know I’m capable of being. On too many occasions, I have accepted mediocre, I’ve stood by when I should have acted, I’ve said “no” to life when I could have said “yes....
Then you probably have a fair idea of what your anger triggers are. But what about other emotions? One person who’s normally pretty confident might feel suddenly insecure when triggered by something he hears, sees, or even smells. Another who’s normally chill even in the most stressful work environment suddenly has a full-on panic attack after getting triggered by something no one else would have suspected. What’s at work, here?...
Have you worried about how to gain confidence in your personal or professional life? Most people struggle with a loss of confidence from time to time. But sometimes low confidence can hang around like a bad rash. You just can’t shake the feeling that you’re missing some confidence that everyone else seems to have. Maybe you feel insecure about your appearance or weight. Maybe you fear you’re not as intelligent or educated as you think you should be....
After 30-something years of marriage, they sleep in separate bedrooms, no longer have sex, and limit their communication to the necessities. Tommy Lee comes home from work, sits in his recliner after dinner to watch TV, and promptly falls asleep. Meryl washes up after dinner, wakes him to go to bed, and they proceed to their separate bedrooms. At the beginning of the movie, it’s clear that Meryl’s character has been lonely and dissatisfied with the marriage for quite some time....
So, you keep your guard up. You don’t let people get too close. Pushing people away has become your default. And you tell yourself it’s better this way. When they eventually reject or abandon you, there’ll be less of an attachment. It won’t hurt as much. You’ll move on more easily. Because you expected them to leave, anyway. Most people do. Really, you’re doing yourselves both a favor by keeping the walls up....
People from Uzbekistan to the United States are texting their besties about diminished libidos and sexual droughts. Some people don’t care and enjoy living a loving-but-celibate life. Others, however, have more robust sexual needs and are in the market for solutions. Thankfully, there are tried-and-tested ways to turn things around — and today, we’re unpacking it all. (Side note: What if your spouse or partner knew exactly what to ask to draw out your deepest desires and help you calmly navigate areas of pain or conflict?...
There are many different types of books that are life-changing, but some books can provide more actionable help than others. Self-help books can help you have more self-awareness, find your life passion, strengthen your relationships, and become more successful. Whether you’re looking for advice, understanding, motivation, or inspiration, there is a book to guide you on your journey. The thousands of self-help books available range from fast, easy reads to longer, more intensive guidebooks....
Communicating with a narcissist may seem easy at first since they generally like to do most of the talking. Eventually, though, you get to experience narcissist texting games. So fun! Except, they’re not—at least not for anyone but the narcissist. So, what are these games of which we speak? And how do you spot them? What Are Some Text Habits of a Narcissist? When we talk about narcissist texting habits, we’re talking about how they use texting to knock you off balance and keep you under their control....
And your budget just won’t accommodate regular dinners out at your favorite restaurants. So, how do you pamper yourselfwithout spending too much? We’ve got you covered. Read on to explore 15 of the best pampering ideas for cost-conscious women and men (because self-care isn’t just for girls). Look through the options and make a list of your favorites for pampering yourself on a budget. Then work your way through it....
A bit of nature and a bit of nurture and, well, there you have it. I didn’t actually consider the fact that people could change their personality later in life and develop it in certain ways that could eventually come naturally. But, with the amount of competition we are living with these days to get the best job, the best spouse, and be friends with the best people, I did some research and learned that you actually can develop your personality past childhood....
No woman should feel obligated to stay with a guy because he hasn’t physically abused her (yet). If you’re not married to him, you can say, “Stop disrespecting your wife!” though you might not expect much to change. He may not even see his behavior that way. Or he may not care. But why is he like this? How To Use These Disrespectful Husband Quotes to Find Your Voice How can you put these quotes about disrespectful husbands to work?...
Flirting is a great way to show your partner how much you care about them, and it has benefits for you as well! The more we express love, care, and playfulness for others, the more we feel it for ourselves. How can you take it up a notch if you want to keep things exciting and spicy in your marriage? We’re here to help with some sweet and flirty tips to make your husband feel as loved and excited as when you first met him....
Maybe a more realistic goal is to better yourself in some small way every day. Since life is constantly changing, you must be adaptable enough to shift your mindsets and actions accordingly. As soon as you think you’ve got it all figured out, life throws you a curveball that challenges your best self or what you believed it to be. These events can leave you humbled, questioning everything you thought about yourself....
A soulmate is one of those terms people sometimes roll their eyes at. Seriously? There’s this one person out there who is meant for you and only you — and you for them? The idea there’s one person with whom you instantly fall in love without regrets and who never disagrees or challenges you is not how a soulmate relationship works. But there’s no denying the fact that your heart starts to do things it never did before when you meet a person who seems to think, act, believe, and, yes, love like you do....
And do you ever ask children what they think about growing up, about whom they look up to, or about who they want to be? That’s the aim of the growing up quotes you’ll read in this article. Read them to remind yourself of what growing up was like for you and what it is for the children of today. And read them to better understand what it all means....
But you don’t need a life coach to help you do this. You can learn how to ask yourself questions that make you think in the same way a coach may ask, which will teach you how to be introspective and become emotionally unstuck. It can help you stop feeling like you have lost your way and learn coping mechanisms to overcome stress. The right questions may also help you realize why you feel stuck or feel constantly stressed....
But when it happens to someone we know, we are often at a loss for words. What do you say in that kind of situation? You want to be supportive and encouraging but don’t want to overstep or make things worse. It’s difficult to know what to say when someone is going through a challenging or overwhelming time, regardless of the challenge. Having the courage to offer some kind words can make a difference to someone you care about when they are struggling....
