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You may need some effective communication techniques at work and in your personal life. Your words come out easily enough, but the consequences of those words are sometimes far from what you intended. Communication sounds so easy. Words come out of your mouth. Someone hears them and reacts with more words and then boom — you’ve had a conversation. Or perhaps you had a monologue or an incoherent prattle, and you’re just not aware of it and how it impacts the other person....

Others, however, are meant to be repeat partners — maybe even your forever love. Perhaps you broke up years ago — or just last month. Either way, you wonder if they’re “the lover who got away.” So today, we’re looking at signs that will help you answer the question: Is my ex the one? If you’re questioning your decision to split, settle in. Let’s get down to the bottom of your situation together....

Either way, it’s a scary place to be when you aren’t sure what the future holds. But nothing is more consistent in life than endings and beginnings, and when you embrace that reality, starting over doesn’t seem so daunting. It will happen with or without your buy-in, so take the reins and go for it — on your own terms. If you need a little nudge to motivate you, our list of quotes about starting over is meant for you....

Playing best friend tag is a fun way to show your BFF what you know — and what you don’t know yet. It could spark an exchange of personal stories and challenge you both to share more about what makes each of you the way you are. After all, best friends are those who stick by you even (or maybe especially) when they learn how different you are from what they expected....

But what if your partner sidelines you and puts you and your needs on the back burner – behind a job, hobby, time with friends, or any number of other people and activities? That’s not the way it’s supposed to be, and it feels awful when you aren’t a priority in your partner’s life. Your love relationship should be the centerpiece of your lives together, and if it’s not – well, it’s time to reassess and decide if you want to stay with someone who doesn’t put you first....

You’re worried about money, work, health, family, your to-do list, your relationship, and that meeting you are not quite prepared for. You can feel your heart beating and your breathing become shallow and rapid as your mind is catastrophizing every situation. Sound familiar? Whether you suffer from an anxiety disorder or you are just anxious about something in the moment, you’re in good company. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), about 40 million American adults suffer from some sort of anxiety — about one in five people....

Capturing the feelings of the day with words can help you memorialize and preserve your emotions for years to come. Writing a letter to your husband is an excellent way to convey your love, admiration, and all the hopes and dreams you have for a happy marriage. But it can be daunting to craft the perfect romantic letter to your husband on your wedding day. Let’s go over some tips for what to write, as well as some wedding letter examples to guide you....

When you’re both craving physical intimacy with each other, the feeling is indescribable. Words can’t do it justice. But not everyone feels that. Not everyone can. So, it’s essential to understand what love is apart from the romance and passion. If you’re like most people, you want it all (and no judgment here). But love without attraction isn’t the same as “settling.” And being “in love” is a difficult high to maintain....

You feel devalued — as if the whole universe is telling you that nothing you’ve accomplished in your life matters. How do you tell someone to treat you better if you’re not sure you even deserve it? Or if you are sure, how do you get other people to see more than your usefulness to them? To begin, you need to understand how you’ve already taught others to treat you — and what you can do to teach them differently....

You want to see them again, but you’re nervous. What if they don’t want a second date? How do you even ask? As great as you think things went, there’s always that fear of rejection. Maybe you’re unsure what the right approach is. After all, you don’t want to say the wrong thing that’ll change their minds about you. There’s no perfect way to ask for a second date, but some things work better than others....

Have you ever been so worried about something that just being around an upbeat person really pissed you off? How can they be so positive when things are going so crappy for you? What do they have to be so happy about? It does appear that some people are born optimists. The world can be falling down around them, but they still have a smile on their face and a spring in their step....

Where do you even begin? How can you find people with similar interests, values, and aspirations who will love you and your work? Finding your tribe and drawing them in can be tricky. Most of us flounder a bit when it comes to finding people who get us on a deeper level. You want to create things that make them feel heard, too. We love that about you. So, to help, we’ve compiled a list of 9 ways to find your people....

What is respect exactly? Is it about whether or not your kids obey your every rule? Maybe you think of how you were treated by an authority figure who cared more about his rules than your needs or feelings. It’s likely been painfully obvious to you if you’ve experienced a lack of respect in your personal or professional life. Sometimes it’s easier to know when you’ve been disrespected than to capture what respect is....

Maybe you and your partner have been together for decades. Or it’s early in the days of road-tripping as a couple. Either way, it never hurts to prepare for your extended driving time in such close, inescapable quarters. Road trips should be fun, but worrying about things to talk about on a road trip can add stress and leave those awkward silences you may not find comfortable. How Do You Make a Couple Road Trip Fun?...

Chances are, you’re dealing with a narcissist. Narcissists are masters of manipulation, and they use a technique called gaslighting to make their victims doubt their own sanity. It’s valuable to read examples of narcissistic gaslighting and learn the toxic words they often use so you recognize what’s going on as soon as possible. If you see these behaviors in someone close to you, it’s time to make some changes to protect yourself from further harm....

It hurts, but it happens. The key is moving on in a healthy way, as far as possible. But we get it. Sometimes, it’s challenging to let go. After all, you were in a serious, deeply committed relationship. You had shared goals, bank accounts — you may have even started a family together. And though the ending may not have been ideal, you and your ex-wife shared a strong bond for some time....

Introverted people are not as talkative as extroverts and also value spending time on their own. That means you simply won’t see them as often as extroverted people who want frequent social stimulation. If you’ve got a crush on an introverted person, how are you supposed to tell if that person likes you back? How do introverts flirt if they are quiet and absent half the time? You’re going to have to pay close attention to figure out if your stars are aligning with the object of your desire....

Journals for couples are intended to encourage two people to do the same thing. The goal is to share intimate thoughts, hopes, fears, and memories, improving communication to help each partner learn more about the other. These are ideal for couples who have been together for just a few months or partners who have been side-by-side for decades. What Are the Benefits of Using a Couples’ Journal? There are many benefits to using a couples’ journal!...

Yes, being in love (or even just like) can make everything rosy – or at least appear to be. Does your crush know how wildly happy and “in-crush” you are? No better time than right now to give them a clue. Writing a letter to your crush helps you express all the butterflies and emotions that come with having feelings for someone. But what (and how much) should you say?...

Things will not get better without intervention once he has developed the habit of dismissing your feelings, making fun of you, or excluding you from important decisions. You may or may not be contributing to the behavior, but self-reflection is part of the process of solving this toxic problem that will hollow out your marriage. Often you will have to control your reaction to the situation before you can succeed in getting him to reform his behavior....