If you believe and tell yourself you can’t or shouldn’t, then you won’t. Fortunately, the opposite is also true. Great things happen if you believe and affirm that you’re capable and worthy. As James Allen profoundly said, “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” These examples of personal mantras can help you cultivate positivity and success in your life....
You don’t have to drop your paycheck on a fancy dinner to show the man in your life how much you love him. Brightening his day and bringing the two of you closer can be achieved with a slip of paper, a pen, and some inspiration. To help you out, we’ve curated a list of 105 words of love for him, whoever he may be. Once you’ve found the perfect message, try one of these ideas for delivering it:...
That doesn’t mean that a relationship should be 50-50 all the time, but it does mean that both people should feel like their needs and wants are being considered and valued equally. Equality is easy to understand intellectually but can be quite a challenge to put into practice. Mindfulness, deep listening, and mutual respect are vital to creating equality in your relationship. Little by little, with consistent efforts and a strong desire to achieve an equal relationship, you and your partner can establish long-term harmony and happiness....
It’s calling out to you wherever you look, saying, “This will make your skin look better than ever!” or “This will give you the energy you need!” or “This will look so good in your home!” They sound so believable in the moment. But advertisers greatly exaggerate a product’s usefulness while playing on your insecurities. And you pay the price. So, how do you stop buying stuff you don’t need?...
You may dread being alone in certain situations, like going out to dinner or attending a party where you don’t know anyone. You want to have a friend with you to make it more comfortable. This is normal, as a lot of us like to have someone with us in situations we aren’t familiar with or when we are doing something new. But sometimes, just wanting company isn’t the problem....
Just how do avoidants show love? Sometimes it seems that you can’t connect with your partner. But, just as you are ready to give up, you become the center of their world. If you have known this person for a while, the roller-coaster behavior is typical of an avoidant personality when they are in love. And until you understand how an avoidant ticks, you will probably spend days and nights second-guessing, well, everything....
Maybe you’re newlyweds, or perhaps you’ve been married for decades. Whatever the case, your man still makes your stomach flip and your heart skip a beat. You’ve likely landed here because you’re looking for ways to express your adoration. To lend a hand, we’ve curated a list of over 20 poems about soulmates, plus ways to use them. How Do I Express My Love to My Soulmate? Even though you’re soulmates, finding the right words to express your love can be challenging....
These are thinking types, but that doesn’t limit their hobbies to puzzles, coding, and research. INTJ hobbies and interests are as likely to be varied as anyone else’s, as you’ll see in the list below. It’s time to let go of the stereotype that dismisses INTJs as the “coldest humans.” Plenty of warmth is there for those willing to see it. It might hide behind layers of cool reserve, but it’s there....
These days, people often send texts to their love interests and significant others as a way to build emotional connections. So how can you make a text seem authentic and appropriate? A basic “I miss you” will get the job done, but maybe you don’t want to be that blunt or have concerns about sounding needy. Here are some other ways to express your desire to see someone again that are casual yet thoughtful....
But it’s not always easy to achieve that goal. What if there was a way to make your relationship even stronger and more committed? One way to help is by using journal prompts for relationships. We crafted 52 journal ideas for couples that can help you and your partner increase intimacy, work through problems, and communicate better. Just focus on one prompt each week to make the most of them....
It involves being social, which can be daunting when you are engaging with people you don’t know well. But you know that good relationships have to start somewhere. Whether you are on a first date or a job interview, being prepared to share something interesting about yourself is an excellent icebreaker. Knowing what to share about yourself is the hard part because we’re often not prepared when the situation arises....
Freezing weather, snow, and drizzling rain can change all of your plans. Whether you prefer to spend time outside in the snow or snuggle up indoors under a blanket, you need a fun list of things to do on a cold day. Being prepared for cold weather with plenty of entertaining activities will make you, your friends, and your family happy regardless of the temperature outside. 61 Fun Things to Do When it is Cold Outside The best things to do during winter are the things that make you happy....
As a result, a busy day filled with sightseeing or business meetings can leave your mouth feeling not so fresh. Being away from home, however, is not a barrier to maintaining oral health. You don’t want to let plaque build or have your breath turn into a social distancing superpower. The portable toothbrush prevents these problems. You have many choices for a travel-size toothbrush. There is an ideal product for you regardless of issues like sensitive gums, no access to a washroom, or limited packing space....
Or do you hear them more easily with some people than with others? Apologies without change — without any attempt to correct hurtful behavior or make amends — are not sincere. And in many cases, which we describe in this post, they’re manipulative. Intentions matter, too. Some folks use manipulative apologies out of habit or fear. They’ll say anything to smooth things over and keep you from leaving them. Manipulators take it a step (or two) further....
Nor do you need to crack open a dusty Socrates text to begin thinking more deeply about the world around you. It sometimes feels like our children ask us more profound questions about existence than we ask ourselves. If you want to get in touch with your philosophical side or your inner child, we have put together an existential questions list that you can use to spark an internal conversation or an external debate with friends....
There are numerous questions about emotional infidelity and many explanations. However, even after years of research, the definition of emotional infidelity is unclear. One study in the Psychology of Women Quarterly defined emotional infidelity as “the development of a relational friendship that goes against the stated…. agreements of a primary relationship.” And while each relationship has different limits of acceptable behavior, everyone agrees that certain types of emotional intimacy between friends cross boundaries for people already in a committed relationship....
Feeling that life has no meaning can make you question everything about who you are or why you even exist. Maybe you’re not quite so philosophical, but you seem to lack a guiding principle for your life. You find yourself thinking, “My life has no purpose, and I don’t know why I’m doing what I’m doing.” Perhaps your job has grown stale, or you don’t know if you’re in the right career at all....
When you walk into a room, do you feel confident like you own it? Or do you tend to hide in the corner trying to fly under the radar or simply blend in with the crowd? It can be hard to exude confidence as a woman, especially in our competitive, media-driven society that sends so many messages about who we are supposed to be and how we should look. Fortunately, you can become a more confident woman by changing some of your mindsets and practicing the skills of confidence — skills that can be learned....
And what makes them so? You might say, “my prized possession is an old espresso maker my mother gave me when I moved out.” Or you might jealously guard an heirloom collection of coins, vinyl records, or vintage jewelry because they remind you of departed loved ones. Most people have something they treasure so much that losing it would cause them pain. But what makes your prized possessions so precious to you?...
You might find that you only discuss where to go out to eat or the daily annoyances of the workplace. For parents, the topic of their children can consume almost all of their discussions. Don’t let your time with your partner focus on shallow, day-to-day topics. You can spark long and stimulating conversations with intimate questions to ask your partner. The questions we’ve curated here aren’t related to sexual intimacy but rather emotional intimacy....
