One great advantage of celebrating another birthday is gaining another year of wisdom. (So many of my clients had June birthdays and this got me thinking). With our accumulated life experiences, we should be able to recognize certain patterns or trends in the individuals we choose to date. However, there are some red flags that may go unnoticed.

The 5 Types You Should Never Date

Personal growth and self-improvement are essential aspects of living a fulfilling life. As we navigate challenges and experiences, it’s crucial to recognize the signs indicating we’re making progress on our journey. In this article, we’ll explore 13 signs that suggest you’re becoming a better and stronger person.

13 Signs You’re Actually Becoming a Better and Stronger Person

High school can be a challenging time for many, but it can feel like an endless battle for those who find themselves on the outskirts of social circles. As they are often labeled, loners face unique difficulties navigating the complex world of teenage social dynamics. However, the qualities that set them apart during high school can transform into powerful assets in adulthood. In this article, we’ll explore five personality traits that former high school loners often possess and how these traits can lead to success and fulfillment later in life.

People Who Were Loners As Teens In High School Have These 5 Personality Traits In Adulthood

Subtle abuse can be difficult to detect and recognize because it consists of small, more nuanced acts of aggression and manipulative tactics that are used to assert power and control over one’s partner. It can be very sneaky and is often mistaken for “passion” and “love."

Is This Really Love?

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Intimate relationships can be thrilling, but when those connections blossom with someone just next door, the dynamics change significantly. The allure of proximity can quickly transform into a minefield of potential risks and complications. In this article, we delve into the hazards of engaging in intimate relations with your neighbor, shedding light on the complexities and offering insights for navigating these tricky waters.

The risks of engaging in intimate relations with your neighbor

Think of it as a milder subset of unrequited love. It's not that the person you're dating straight-up doesn't like you back. They're definitely into you. Just. Like. You have this suspicion that they don't feel quite as strongly about you as you feel about them. You've pulled out your best flirty text ideas. You've played hard to get. You've played easy to get. And still, they just seem more... meh than you'd like.

Help! I Love My Partner More Than They Love Me

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. One moment, everything seems to be going according to plan, and the next, we’re faced with unexpected challenges that test our resolve. What sets apart those who crumble under pressure from those who stay strong? The answer lies in their habits and mindset.

7 Habits of People Who Stay Strong, Even When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan

Growing up in an environment where your emotions are consistently ignored can have a profound impact on your mental health and well-being, even into adulthood. Emotional validation is a crucial aspect of child development, as it helps children learn to identify, express, and regulate their emotions. Lacking this validation can lead to many long-term effects that may not be immediately apparent. This article will explore eight signs that your feelings were ignored during childhood and how these experiences can shape your adult life. Look for some of these signs in your own life.

8 Signs Your Emotions Were Ignored During Childhood

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Do you ever feel you have time on your hands and nothing to do? Below are five fabulous and fun things to do at home. It can be absolutely anything at all. You could plan a ‘round the world trip, thinking about where you would like to stop off, places you would like to see. You might like to hire a camper van and travel around Europe, America, Australia. Or maybe you would like to go on safari in Africa? Map out a route, perhaps get a large map and put stickers or pins on where you would like to go. (I love doing this!)

Time On Your Hands?

Arguments are a common occurrence in relationships, often stemming from differing opinions or misunderstandings. However, constantly engaging in conflict can strain the bond between partners. According to a study, couples who employ constructive communication tips and conflict resolution strategies experience greater relationship harmony. In this article, we’ll explore some such...

9 Relationship Harmony Techniques to De-Escalate Your Arguments

Marriage is considered the most sacred phase of a relationship. Not everybody is blessed to have a lasting partner committed to marriage. But do you know this trait can most likely be found through their zodiac sign? That's true. Zodiac signs play a pivotal role in deciding a person's traits, including their willingness to marry.

4 Zodiac Signs Most Likely to Embrace the Joys of Marriage

The ability to think effectively sets successful individuals apart. Understanding and honing your thinking skills can unlock new opportunities and lead to breakthroughs in both personal and professional realms. Let’s explore the strategies and techniques that successful people use to master the art of thinking. Understanding Different Types of...

How to Master the Art of Thinking: How Successful People Think

We need new methods for identifying emotions that address the complexity of our emotional experiences. Disney films, as referenced in Suskind’s "Life, Animated," provide relatable storytelling for autistic people. The new emotions in "Inside Out 2" offer rich material for teaching the nuanced nature of emotions. Teaching emotions has...

Emotions and Autism: The Power of Disney and 'Inside Out 2'

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

During the tween years, your child inches closer every day to being a full-fledged teenager. Immense changes happen during the teen years from growth spurts and acne to increasing independence and focus on friends. Typically, 12-year-olds have moments of both acting like the child you have always known and suddenly turning into a little adult right in front of you.

12-Year-Old Child Development Milestones

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You Are Worthy of Your Creative Expressions (Video)

How confident are you in expressing your creativity? Do you get excited about showing off your creative side? Or do you shy away from your creative...

You Are Worthy of Your Creative Expressions (Video)

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