· 5 min read
Arguments are a natural part of any relationship; in some ways, they can be considered healthy. They serve as a mechanism to express suppressed thoughts and emotions, bringing them out into the open for both partners to address. However, it’s essential to recognize that arguments can escalate into unhealthy altercations if not handled with care […]
· 4 min read
You may have met someone pretending to be smarter than they are. They try to use big words or bring up their important-sounding hobby or job. They may even put on thick glasses and wear shirts with collars. However, they tend to be aggressive and argumentative because they always have to be right. They ignore […]
· 4 min read
Your personality shapes your life in more ways than you might first think. The kind of person you are likely has an impact on the kinds of people you get along with, the way in which you react to certain situations and even, studies now suggest, how long you’ll live for. The Longevity Project Although […]
· 8 min read
Many people spend their lives waiting to be happy. You may think, “if only I had more money,” or “could lose weight,” or you fill in the blank, then I would be happy. Humans are always searching for the next thing, or next achievement, that will make us happy. The problem is, very shortly after […]
· 6 min read
“How to love yourself” is a popular topic among self-help communities. Self-love is touted to strengthen relationships, improve quality of life, and increase feelings of happiness. However, it’s so much easier said than done. There are many habits and personality traits that hold us back, and they are hard to break. On the journey to […]
· 7 min read
When Kevin Alter was 17 and in high school, he got mixed up with the wrong crowd and tossed into a life of self-destruction. He couldn’t stop himself after the first time he sniffed cocaine, and it became a habit that led him into the black hole he was to be in for many years […]
· 6 min read
“A woman with an opinion must develop a thick skin and a loud voice. Arrows will fly at you but they’ll never pierce through. Louder voices will try to drown yours out, but their pitches would never be high enough…” These words from my grandmother were going through my head that day in 12th grade […]
· 6 min read
How do you measure success? How do you define happiness? From the time we are born, we are taught both overtly and subconsciously that the path to satisfaction and joy is through material gain.. You know you’ve “made it” when you have the big house, the expensive car, and the fancy clothes. We idolize the […]
· 2 min read
An underwear company conducted a survey which found that nearly 45 percent of Americans have worn their underwear for two days in a row, or longer. Since underwear hygiene is typically something you keep to yourself, the company, Tommy John surveyed 2,000 men and women to see how long they wear their underwear for, and […]
· 4 min read
Some people tend to see faces in everything, from clouds to bubbling cheese on pizza to raindrops on a foggy window. They may try to point out these findings to others. ‘Hey look, that house looks like it’s smiling!’ But others may not see the smile, or it may take a while until they do. […]
· 3 min read
Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that can occur in relationships, causing the victim to doubt their own perceptions, memories, and even sanity. Recognizing the signs of gaslighting is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and protecting oneself from emotional harm. In this article, we’ll delve into 13 key indicators of gaslighting behavior to help […]
· 4 min read
The pain of loss can leave us feeling incomplete. Like a hole in your chest that threatens to swallow us whole if we flirt too long with the edge, stare too deep into the abyss. While we may pull ourselves away from the edge, it’s easy to find yourself again on the brink, brought there […]
