Sure, falling in love with single people is ideal, but sometimes the Universe has other plans — and you’ll get no judgment from us on that front. If you’re in one of these sticky situations, you may be asking yourself, “Will he leave his wife for me?” After all, the connection and love between you are intense. To help you make sense of it all, today, we’re exploring signs that signal whether he’ll leave his wife for you....
The goal for this post isn’t to compare the two in an INFJ vs. INFP showdown to see which one is better at life or at being in a relationship. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. After reading this post, we hope you’ll have a better sense of which of these MBTI types describes your personality better than any other. Let’s dive in. Am I INFJ or INFP? You want to know once and for all: Are you an INFP or INFJ?...
Maybe you’ve tried already, but they’re just not having it. Saying sorry to a friend when they’ve shut you out is agony, not because of the apology but because of the pain you’ve caused—and because nothing you say seems to matter. It may matter more than you realize. But it may not be enough. You’ll soon see why—and what you can do about it. What Do You Do When You Apologize and Get No Response?...
Have people tried to get close to you only to crash repeatedly against the walls you put up? You can admit to yourself, “I don’t let people in,” but you still shut people out. It’s your go-to defense mechanism. You want the love, but not the fear and pain that has always felt inseparable from it. So, how do you get better at letting people in? How to Let People In with 7 Stress-Free Changes Read through the following strategies for learning how to open up to people....
If so, does your career support your very unique motivations, strengths, and preferences as an INFJ? People often choose their careers for reasons that have little to do with their personality type. Sometimes their parents push them in a particular direction. Many of us choose a career path because of the financial potential. And some of us just land in a career because it was the first thing that became available after graduation....
The other day I was talking politics with my friend. We agree on most political things, but even so, I could feel myself getting agitated. Talking politics is like sitting in traffic. Nothing terrible is happening, but it brings out the worst in people. During the conversation, she said something that should be obvious, but it was an “ah-ha” moment for me. Every person on every side of a political perspective believes they are right....
You hear both words thrown around a lot, but not everyone is clear about what either of them are and how they differ. Values and principles are both critical to our understanding of human behavior and its consequences. And while the two often get confused, they’re not the same. So, how are they different? And where do they come from? Read on to see why any of this matters. What Are Principles?...
If it changed your life for the better, you probably remember it — and who gave it to you. Not all advice has that kind of power. Even funny advice can turn your life around and get you moving in a better direction. We want you to have all the advantages good life advice can bring you. So, we curated this list of the best life-changing ideas. Look through it and save the ones that hit you right where you live....
What defines your passion, goals, and sense of purpose and illustrates the life that you hope to live? One tool that people often use to maintain motivation and inspiration to reach their goals is a vision board. But why is this tool useful? Your dreams and goals are essential elements of your success. Your goals provide a roadmap to make your visions become reality. They help you plan your actions each day and define your lifestyle....
That’s why it’s so valuable to understand the stages of a romantic relationship and how they impact your connection as a couple. We meet someone, feel an initial attraction, and then if everything lines up as it should, we are swept away in a torrent of chemically-driven emotions. As you’ve probably experienced, these intense feelings of infatuation and early love fall away over time and transform into something else. Sometimes that something else is a deeper, more satisfying, emotionally intimate connection....
You can start the day off right for both of you by letting your partner know the depth of your feelings with a thoughtful morning message. [Side note: In this online course, learn healthy communication skills and build the intimacy you’ve always wanted in your relationship.) Beautiful Good Morning Messages for Her Create a message for your girlfriend or wife that is a special gesture from your heart. Think about your relationship and how much it means to you....
Because whatever broke you apart doesn’t seem as much of a deal-breaker as it used to. And no, it’s not just because you’re lonely (i.e., desperate). You like your own company. You just also happen to really miss theirs. You don’t see giving another chance to your ex as caving or selling yourself short. Let others think what they will, but you have something with this person that not every couple has....
An examination of your thoughts and behavior could reveal whether or not you’re contributing to your problems. In the case of communication difficulties, you may wonder why your conversations fail to produce the desired results. You may feel unheard or misunderstood. Perhaps arguments start when you had no intention of causing conflict. If bad communication skills are sabotaging your life, then identifying your mistakes will help you adopt better communication strategies....
Do you engage in negative self-talk and neglect to praise yourself or show yourself love? Women have so many demands on them — work, family and home responsibilities, children, and other commitments we make thinking we can and should do it all and do it perfectly. Then we get overscheduled and overwhelmed and begin doubting our abilities and our own inner beauty. To stay mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy and balanced, you have to practice self-care, and one of the best self-care activities is using positive affirmations for women....
Whichever the case, you’re interested in cultivating a warm personality. How’s it done? What are the traits of a warm personality? We’ve got the answers and a handy how-to guide. So sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and let’s do a deep dive into the ins and outs, ups and downs of this personality type. By the end, you’ll be an expert! What Does It Mean to Have a Warm Nature?...
You get a sense of your emotional states. You notice when the other is happy, sad, angry, or perhaps…guilty. Signs of guilt in a man can take many shapes. When a man feels guilty for cheating, he may display behaviors along a broad spectrum from gushing with love to hostility. Initially, your intuition or gut feelings may have alerted you to something feeling off about him. Now that you sense a change in him, you can pay closer attention using the analytical side of your mind to see if he is showing any signs of cheater’s guilt....
If so, you’re not the only one. According to the Health Resources & Services Administration, two in five Americans report that they feel their social relationships are not meaningful. One in five say they frequently feel lonely or socially isolated. Loneliness sucks! People facing life challenges like death or divorce, and those with serious illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, mental illness or cancer are more likely to feel chronic loneliness....
With the pervasive nature of social media and the ease of texting, having a genuine, person-to-person conversation has become a lost art. But if you’re a guy who wants to start a conversation with a girl, you’re going to need to learn this art. You want to start a memorable and interesting dialogue, so you need to know how to initiate a conversation even when you are texting or using social media (which is inevitable these days)....
However, humans remain uniquely unique among earth’s creatures, with a list of singular characteristics that ensure our distinctiveness. Humans empathize, and we are known to go out of our way to help and please others. In fact, children are born helpers and are only taught to ignore others’ needs as they grow. Humans also show compassion — sacrificing and prioritizing the needs of others. It is within these core traits that the unique qualities of a person are discovered....
Do you feel comfortable, authentic, and emotionally safe around these people? If not, you may have some fake friends in your circle who are draining your energy and making you question what a friend really is. We all have different types of friends in our lives. Some of them are long-term connections who we consider our “best” friends. Others are those who are newer or more on the periphery of our friendship circle....
