Reviewing your relationship helps you move forward in life with conviction. Here are the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship that can’t be ignored. This post from Mind Body Green lists 5 red flags that should be cause for concern in any relationship. Whether or not a relationship is “meant to be” is often determined by how much work each ... Read More »
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How Men & Women are Affected by Sexual vs. Emotional Infidelity
Do men and women differ when it comes to emotional responses to their partner’s sexual or emotional infidelity? This post from FEEL Guide discusses a massive study on infidelity that answers this and many other questions. Jealousy is one of those emotions that everyone experiences from time to time, but when it’s experienced as a result of a cheating husband/wife/partner ... Read More »
Why Relationships? Questioning Our Motives for Wanting a Partner
A reality check for your need to have relationships. In this post from Wake Up World, Jack Adam Weber poses some tough questions, on your true motives for wanting a partner, that force you to look inside and gain a better understanding of yourself. “Fulfilled souls like to be alone, because they never really are.” When it comes to relationships, ... Read More »
Is Social Media Making Us Antisocial?
Did you know that the average person spends 4 years of their life looking at their phone? Crazy, isn’t it? Have we become so disconnected as a people that we are more concerned with the filter on the photo of our food than we are with eating it? Have we become less social now that we have social media in ... Read More »
How To Trust Again
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” – Stephen Covey Most of us would agree to this statement. But I bet you have felt like your trust has been compromised at some point in life. Needless to say, these experiences can be very painful. Perhaps we’re ... Read More »
Five Types Of Friends To Avoid
Friends are an important part of one’s life. From your play-school days to your workplace, they play many roles in your life. They act as protectors, mentors, and partners in crime, all in the name of friendship. However, not all “friends” are worthy of the title, and some may do more bad than good. Here are five types of so-called ... Read More »
What An Amazing Hug! Learn How To Give a Perfect Hug
It is true that nutrition and exercise are important for living a productive and healthy life. However, hugs can be just as helpful, by keeping you in a good mood, which is always beneficial for your health. So, when was the last time you gave or received a hug? If it’s been a while, find somebody to hug right now! ... Read More »
Give Versus Get: The Science Behind Giving
Within the never-ending debate of science vs. religion, morality – and altruism, in particular – always emerges as a sub-point; more specifically, does religion teach us altruism? Many religions believe that without religion altruism, and giving, is not in the cards; while the scientific point of view concludes that altruism and giving are innate and programmed in our genes. Important ... Read More »
Could Lying Be Good For You? The Truth May Shock You
As much as people claim to value honesty, sometimes you have to ask yourself if anyone on this earth is completely honest. And if no one on the planet is completely honest, then what is “wrong” with lying? People around the world face the same choice on a daily basis as to whether to tell the truth or bend the ... Read More »
Is Codependence An Addiction?
Codependent personalities use maladaptive dependence on others to help them experience a sense of significance and self-worth. It is also a psychological survival strategy to deal with real and imagined stressful circumstances. In essence, codependency involves an addiction to someone else; specifically, an addiction to a peculiar kind of relationship with another person. Codependence is a compulsive, vicarious way of ... Read More »