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"We can be blind to the obvious, and we are also blind to our blindness." –Daniel Kahneman. Cognitive dissonance, a psychological phenomenon first identified by Leon Festinger in 1957, refers to the discomfort we experience when we hold two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously. This discomfort often leads to an array of rationalizations and justifications as individuals seek to align their internal state with their actions. In the realm of romantic relationships, cognitive dissonance can play a particularly insidious role, affecting communication, trust, conflict resolution, and overall relationship satisfaction.

The Effects of Cognitive Dissonance on Romantic Relationships

Some parents think that raising their children to be resilient means trying to instill confidence in them. They think that the way to do this is to say after everything their child does: “Good job, Buddy!”. Other parents, often Dads, (sorry, Dads) think that raising resilient children means telling...

Three Characteristics of Resilient People

Your intuition could be telling you something that maybe your heart is not yet ready to hear. At the same time, you don't want to hit the panic button each time something isn't perfect in a relationship. Every day that you stay with the wrong matches is a day that...

15 Signs that a Relationship May Be Over

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The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

Staying friends after a breakup may seem like a good idea and is often floated as a way to lessen the blow. However, actually cultivating a friendship with an ex might not be healthy or desirable. Unresolved feelings, new romantic partners, and the ugliness of the breakup are all factors...

Signs That Exes Can't Be Friends—And Signs That They Can

Darlene Lancer LMFT

(This article contains affiliate links that benefit author.) Pursuer-distancer relationships cause a lot of heartache, especially for a pursuer. Learn about the mind of a distancer to understand your own or your partner’s behavior so you won’t take it personally.

Understanding Emotional Unavailability: The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

Around 43% of all first marriages end in divorce, with second and third marriages even more likely to hit the skids. Going through a divorce is difficult enough without things turning bitter and toxic. A toxic divorce characterized by high levels of conflict, anger, and resentment can have long-lasting negative effects on you, your ex-spouse, and your children. With one in two children likely to see their parents divorce, here are 6 tips to help you avoid a toxic divorce situation:

6 Tips for Avoiding a Toxic Divorce

We are all aging every day. Many of us fixate on the physical aspects of the aging process: grey hairs, wrinkles, aches, and pains. We may try not to think about what happens after we die. It is natural for us to question our futures, and in turn, our religious...

Questioning Your Faith? Humility May Help

Supporting a struggling adult child is an emotional and challenging experience for any parent. Struggling adult children may exhibit reactivity or defensiveness as they navigate their challenges. It's easy to fall into the trap of only seeing the negatives when your adult child struggles. Supporting a struggling adult child is...

7 Ways to Transform Your Struggling Adult Child's Life

You may be offending friends without realizing it. You may be able to alter your behavior so that others find you more appealing. Friendships require mindful care. What is the recipe here? Some people are able to sustain friendships quite well, while others may or may not make friends easily, but they are nonetheless unable to sustain friendships. We all speculate about why friends exclude us or even slowly become nonresponsive to our text messages. The speculation is exhausting, right? In an effort to help us identify what individuals value most and dislike most in others, Apostolou and Vetsa (2023) set out to find answers. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to these researchers.

13 Ways to Become More Appealing

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

The Buddha taught that life is suffering. The cause of suffering is desire, and the cause of desire is ignorance. The cycle of life is an opportunity to acquire wisdom, and, in so doing, to escape the cycle. Whenever I tell people that I’ve written a book on Indian thought,...

Why Reincarnation Isn't So Wonderful

Marriage is a beautiful journey of love, companionship, and mutual respect. As a wife, I’ve realized the immense importance of acknowledging and appreciating my husband’s interests, whether it’s sports, collectibles, gaming, exercising, or simply hanging out with friends. This understanding has not only strengthened our bond but also allowed him to be himself and have fun.

Embrace Your Husband’s Interests & Build a Stronger Relationship

Someone with an anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety or a phobia, may consistently avoid certain situations, places, and activities for fear of coming into contact with a perceived threat. Most people tend to avoid specific situations that cause them anxiety. For example, someone with a fear of heights may...

Understanding the anxiety-avoidance cycle

When an aging parent has declined in functioning, it can be especially difficult for the adult child. A support network and self-care are important for the caregiver. Setting healthy boundaries and getting help from relatives and friends of the parent is crucial. Parenting is a difficult job. But what happens...

Loving an Aging Parent

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, July 6th

Your most essential self, your core being, cannot be taken away by psychotic breaks. The version of yourself you regret or feel embarrassed about might actually be your champion. You can be proud of yourself when you are mentally ill because that person got you to where you are today.

Reclaiming "Lost" Years

K.D. Lewis

Machiavellianism in relationships is marked by manipulation, deceit, and self-interest, can profoundly damage intimate relationships. Understanding its manifestations and implications helps in taking protective actions. this article discusses their traits, the impact on relationships, and actions that can be taken to protect yourself.

Machiavellianism: The Dark Side of Relationships

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Emma had always thought she found her dream partner in James. He swept her off her feet with grand gestures, constant compliments, and an unwavering focus on her needs. Everything seemed perfect until subtle shifts in his behavior left her feeling confused and increasingly insecure.

Recognizing Narcissistic Traits: Early Warning Signs in a Relationship

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Healing From Perfectionism

Perfectionism is self-defeating. Perfectionists believe that becoming their ideal selves will finally allow them to escape. Experiencing sympathy from a respected other can help quiet their...

Healing From Perfectionism

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