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Are you looking for motivation and need some inspiration? It’s not uncommon to go through slumps where you don’t feel like doing anything beyond binge-watching your favorite TV show. Rather than watch TV, why not read something that will give you a shot of motivation and be uplifting? One of the best ways to do that is by focusing on inspirational sayings and quotes. Inspiring sayings can be found for all types of emotions and life’s challenges, but some motivation quotes are universal bits of wisdom that give you that “Aha!...

Maybe you tell yourself it’s all out of love. But that’s not what people are seeing. The good news? If someone you care about has told you you need to stop being controlling, you’re about to learn how. With the 11 steps described below, you can begin transforming your relationships for the better. It’s time for a new approach. What Causes a Person to be Controlling? If you’re reading this and thinking, “But why am I so controlling?...

Sure, you have some ideas, but once you’re in front of your date, your mind goes blank. And before you know it, you’re talking to someone else. Welcome to our list of speed date questions, including some examples of questions you should definitely avoid. Because you need to know that, too. Look through your options, and choose the questions that interest you most. And be ready to answer them yourself....

Your grief is so profound and overwhelming that it’s impossible to express the depths of your despair. If you have lost someone, or you know someone who has, these grief poems and poetry about loss can offer words of comfort and validation on the worst days. Although poems on loss can’t erase the pain and heartache, they can be part of the process of grief that leads to healing....

You can’t help noticing that your mother-in-law acts like she is married to your husband—as if she doesn’t trust you to be a good wife to him. And if that weren’t frustrating enough, your husband isn’t willing to talk to his mother about it. He’d rather you didn’t say anything, either. After all, what harm can a little mother-in-law jealousy do? Why Are Mothers-in-Law Jealous? According to Psychology Today, jealousy “is most often aroused when a person perceives a threat to a valued relationship from a third party....

Let’s say you’ve been in a relationship for a few months, and you begin to notice your new boyfriend spends a lot of time talking about himself and his accomplishments. Your beautiful new girlfriend looks around every room she enters. Full of herself, she waits for heads to turn and admiring looks to come her way. When you share a success or an exciting event in your life, inevitably the conversation turns to their self-absorption with their achievements or more thrilling adventures....

You know you’ve been in their shoes before, but there’s no guarantee the words that helped you feel calmer and more in command of yourself will have that effect on everyone. You don’t consider yourself an expert on how to help someone with stress. But you’d like to get better at it. We want to help. How Do You Comfort Someone Who Is Stressed? It’s not always easy to know what to say to someone who is stressed....

If so, you may be dealing with a narcissist. A narcissist is someone who has an inflated sense of self-importance and ego. They drain your energy and can be very toxic to be around. They will walk all over others to make themselves feel superior. Spotting the signs of a narcissist in your life isn’t always easy, but there are subtle giveaways that will become more apparent over time....

Relationships get damaged, and the cheated party experiences a loss of self-esteem. If they do not end the relationship but decide to try to mend it and continue, they still have difficulty with honesty, trust, and intimacy. But are cheaters insecure themselves? It turns out there are many things the behavior of cheating can tell you about the person being unfaithful. What Are the Personality Traits of a Cheater? A cheater has some deep-seated issues that probably stem from negative childhood experiences or their emulation of lousy role models....

You don’t feel a need to pepper your casual conversation with them or overwhelm your readers with elaborate prose. But sometimes, frequently-used words don’t have the impact you’re going for. And uncommon words — if chosen well — can make your reader stop and think just long enough to appreciate and internalize their meanings. So, which of the 25 rare words in the following list will you make your own?...

But, contrary to what others may be telling you, you don’t have to sacrifice your mental health to accommodate someone’s toxicity just because “she’s still your mother.” While a collection of toxic mom quotes might not give you the warm fuzzies, we’re hoping they’ll remind you of your right to protect yourself—even from family. What Is a Toxic Mom? As you’ll see from the bad mother quotes further down, toxic parenting takes a severe toll on your relationships and your ability to trust....

But when executed awkwardly, things can get a little cringy. So, today, we’re breaking down 31 tried-and-tested ways to flirt. These aren’t your grandmother’s flirting tips. You won’t find “wear a push-up bra” on our list. But we’re also not confining ourselves to hyper-politically correct advice — because sometimes, flirting well requires a dash of manipulative superficiality. Are you ready to learn how to flirt with your crush effectively? Let’s dive in....

I often wondered if my dysfunctional family was the only one that had so much tension, anger, and unhappiness. As a highly sensitive child, I often believed it was my fault. If I could just be easier, funnier, more pleasing to my family, then everything would be okay. These feelings, along with the stress I was experiencing at home, wreaked havoc on my mental health and self-esteem. If this is something you can relate to, I am here to tell you that you are not alone....

This question could come up in any social situation where someone is trying to figure you out. Have you figured yourself out? No judging if you’re still working on that. Most of us are. Check out our list of cheap hobbies, which is not so much a list as a series of speed dates with hobby ideas. Dive in and find something fun! Fun Cheap Hobbies Online Courses Magic Tricks If you have willing participants at home, why not learn how to do magic tricks with cards or a magic kit....

Everyone loves model trains, from kids who love playing with them to adults who collect them. And they add something special to your holiday décor. There is a vast range of Christmas tree train sets with different styles, themes, and capabilities. Some are designed as toys for children, while some are designed to fit into an existing model train setup and collection. There is the perfect Christmas tree train set for every home and every style of holiday, and we’ve curated some of the best....

The blending of red, orange and yellow in the sky. The breathtaking sight of the sun floating up from the horizon. The reminder that you’re leaving yesterday behind, and that you’re about to face a new day ahead. The sun has always been a source of fascination for humans, as evidenced by the countless myths, legends, songs, paintings, etc. on the subject. In particular, the sunrise is often used as a metaphor for hope, beauty, and rebirth....

Emotions are flying around from every which way, but there’s also a lot of love and respect in the mix. You don’t want to hurt your parents’ feelings; you know they’re doing the best they can, just like the rest of us, but at the same time, something has to change, or you’re going to explode. You’ve reached your limit. To that end, today, we’re talking about setting boundaries with parents....

As you’ve no doubt experienced, anxiety and perfectionism go hand in hand. And letting go of anxiety is no easy thing when you’ve gone your whole life feeling as though everyone sees the worst in you. Maybe others can feel sanguine about being “perfectly imperfect,” but that’s just not you. If you’re ready for some real help in learning how to cope with perfectionism, read on. Are perfectionists insecure? In a word, yes....

Money makes the world go ’round. It gives us the freedom to do what we want, buy what we need, and pursue our dreams. Even if you’re not wealthy, you have the ability to get a better job, earn more, spend and invest the way you see fit, and make your own financial decisions. At least most of us do. But some of us don’t. Some of us are under the thumb of a financial tyrant, someone who uses money to keep us in place, control our freedoms, and make us feel insecure and useless....

You were pleased to see him enter a new stage of life. Perhaps you have already been blessed with grandchildren, or you’re still waiting. All is not bliss, however. Your daughter-in-law has become a source of conflict by creating barriers between you and your son and grandchildren. Daughter-in-law problems can be quite challenging and painful. The stakes are high because relationships with your son and grandchildren are clearly in jeopardy....