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Maybe you attribute some of it to their gender or their social status. But you know it’s more than that. Real confidence goes deeper. So, when you hear about self-confidence classes, you’re intrigued, thinking, “Maybe I’ll learn something that will change everything for me. Maybe it’s something these successful people already know — but that I haven’t learned yet.” But how exactly do you improve self-confidence? And which of the confidence-building courses are the best fit for you?...

Or maybe you’ve just started dating, and you’re eager to learn more. Either way, a list of good questions to ask your significant other can deepen your connection, foster intimacy, and help you understand more about one another. Couples who have been together for years can always learn something new and interesting with the right questions. There are little gems of information you may not have thought to investigate in your partner — or even in yourself....

They can sense what others around them are feeling. They can even pick up on things during phone conversations or from text messages. It’s a gift. But that doesn’t mean it’s an easy one to live with. If you’re not empathic by nature, sometimes it takes an effort to put yourself in other people’s shoes and understand what they’re feeling. But it’s something you can learn. That’s where this list of quotes about empaths comes in....

Is your sense of worthiness connected to trying to please everyone? If so, disappointing people, making them angry, or doing what others deem as unacceptable is deeply uncomfortable for you. You may also have a low tolerance for conflict. You often acquiesce to the wishes of others — even when you don’t agree. You would rather act against your own desires rather than provoke a conflict. Trying to please everyone can be addictive....

That’s right, there are actually six male personality types: alpha, beta, omega, gamma, sigma, and delta. This personality typing system came from studies of animal hierarchies, and psychologists applied it to humans. For those of you who are familiar with any of the other personality types, you might have mistaken yourself for something else. The delta male personality is quite different from the alpha and even the beta type. Knowing the delta male traits can help you determine if you are one....

Whether you laughed or rolled your eyes, you’ve no doubt encountered a know it all person at some point. They make an impression. And that’s usually the goal. Know it all people crave attention. Think of someone you know who needs to be regarded as the one who inexplicably knows more than most people about everything. Shouldn’t be hard to think of at least one. What is a Know It All?...

So, doing what is in your nature and being curious about the world around you will bring joy and a sense of fulfillment. But unlike plants, humans can get “stuck” in their growth. We can become comfortable with our current situation and stop challenging ourselves to improve. We can also get paralysis in our decision-making, not knowing what the “right” choice is for us. That’s why creating a personal growth plan is a great way to get unstuck and start moving in the direction you want....

It’s time we put that idea where it belongs (far away from you). There’s a reason you have a will of your own. Living your own life is something only you can do. Other people have their own lives to live and their own choices to make. Other people’s lives are their responsibilities. Your life is your own. How Do I Start Living My Life? Single, unattached people aren’t the only ones who have a right to live their life as they see fit....

If you’re like most people, you’re not always sure how to forgive someone when he or she hurts you. It isn’t easy to forgive when your mind and heart resist letting go of the pain or anger. How can you release and heal the emotions associated with an unloving or thoughtless action? Learning how to forgive someone when you have been hurt is a process and takes time and self-awareness....

You’ve heard so much about the benefits of creating one. Maybe you’ve even searched Pinterest for ideas. And now that you’re ready to make one of your own, you want to know more about the materials you’ll need. With this post, you’ll finally be able to create your vision board supply list. You can’t simply buy a vision board ready-made, after all. Each one is deeply personal, and buying the materials for it is half the fun....

In Plato’s Symposium, guests at a banquet take turns giving speeches in honor of the god Eros and debating the true meaning of love. Love as Plato conceived it was completely separate from lust or carnal desires. Real love brought both participants closer to the Divine. It refined and ennobled them. Love made both parties to it better than before. Platonic love originally referred to love between two people of the same sex — romantic or otherwise — but now commonly refers to a nonsexual but deeply important relationship between two people of the opposite sex....

You used to be a lot closer, but now, whenever you try talking to her, she’s closed off and responds with a hostile and resentful attitude. It seems she’s holding a grudge against you. But before you jump to thinking, “My grown daughter hates me,” let’s examine the most likely reasons for her disrespectful behavior. Her reasons might not be what you think. Why Is My Grown Daughter So Mean to Me?...

Your spouse cheated, and now it’s decision time. Should you leave? Is reconciliation after an affair possible? Ultimately, it depends on the couple and their situation. How long have you been married? Was your spouse in their right mind at the time of the incident? Is infidelity a recurring issue in your relationship? If, after answering those questions, you choose to stay together, navigating the marriage reconciliation process must be done with great care....

It’s a high school and college party staple, plus middle-aged folks still use it as a dating icebreaker or party game among friends. Traditionally, Never Have I Ever involves lots and lots of drinking, but variations have popped up over the years to accommodate sober folks and those with varying vices. Today, we’re looking at different ways to play the classic getting-to-know-you quiz, emphasizing couples’ Never Have I Ever questions....

This article is where you’ll learn what role player board games are all about. And you’ll learn more about 11 of the best RPG board games in particular. Because there’s something to be said for setting the scene for an epic adventure. It also helps to have physical materials to represent heroes, villains, monsters, and all the natural and unnatural challenges you’ll face. Enjoy our list of 11 top RPG board games....

You probably have some idea of what’s important to you, but have you ever created a statement that sums it up? Look at a list of personal values, and some will stand out for you. We all have different reasons for our goals and actions. Everything you do has a purpose, even if you don’t consciously acknowledge it. Every successful person has chosen to follow a philosophy based on their core values....

Clearly defining the vision you have for your life requires more than just thinking about it. You need to write it down. The act of writing something down and then reading it daily reinforces the message and makes it more real. Even better, print out your personal vision statement and post it where you can see it frequently. This reminder will increase your motivation and foster the self-growth you desire....

Where butterflies once flitted, annoyance has muscled its way into the spot. What you once brushed off as a vulnerably endearing quirk has morphed into an ostensibly insurmountable obstacle. And now you’re worried contempt has also entered the room. It’s a common partnership trajectory. The spark extinguishes, and disgust seems to settle in. So today, we’re examining how to spot contempt in a relationship and what to do about it before it’s too late....

Do you have pleasant thoughts and believe you are capable and worthy of love and success? Or do you pick out everything that’s wrong with you and your life? The things you think and tell yourself repeatedly become true for you and can significantly impact your mental health. If your negative self-talk brings you down and makes you feel insecure, positive affirmations for confidence could help. Can Affirmations Boost Confidence?...

But it also can be a little scary. You may be wildly in love, but you still wonder if you’re making a fully-informed decision — one that will change the course of your life. Marriage is intended as a lifelong commitment, but statistics show that divorce rates remain high. And you don’t want to be a statistic. Couples can often avoid potential disputes and the risk of unhappy marriages by asking the right questions of each other....