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

I've interviewed dozens of therapists about how to navigate relationship turbulence and found that they generally offer up pretty predictable advice: communicate, compromise, express appreciation. Some guidance, though, felt less intuitive and even more helpful than some of the popular platitudes. Here are five surprising pieces of advice, from relationship...

5 counterintuitive pieces of relationship advice, from therapists: Don't 'hyper-fixate' on your own needs

Toxic relationships are incredibly hard to leave, even when they are painful or unhealthy. Some believe that a bad relationship is all they deserve. Economic necessity and emotional exhaustion keep others locked in unhealthy relationships. Again and again, people stay in painful, unhealthy, dysfunctional romantic relationships. From the outside, leaving...

Why People Stay in Terrible Relationships

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

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Marriage stands as a cornerstone of commitment, trust, and mutual respect. But sometimes, subtle signs of disrespect can creep into the relationship, slowly eroding its foundation.

Subtle Signs Your Spouse is Disrespecting You

Is there a foolproof method to tell when someone is lying? The answer is yes. Whether in private life or at work, it’s important to understand if the person in front of us is telling lies or being sincere. To detect when someone is lying, we can rely on...

6 Signs to Understand When Someone Is Lying

Healthy relationships thrive on trust, respect, and mutual support. When these foundations waver, manipulation often sneaks in, distorting reality and eroding your sense of self.

Manipulation Signs in Relationships You Shouldn't Ignore

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

True intimacy creates deep connections, making us feel understood, valued, and loved. Intimacy isn't just romantic; there are five essential types for fulfilling relationships. Discover your intimacy blocks and how to overcome them in order to improve your relationships. Imagine feeling deeply connected to the people in your life, knowing...

The 5 Types of Intimacy You Need to Know

Imagine this: you and your partner, a team that’s built a beautiful life together. But lately, things haven’t felt quite as strong. Maybe it’s a nagging sense of distance or a frustration that keeps bubbling up. It happens in even the best relationships – tiny habits, almost invisible at first, that can slowly chip away at the foundation you’ve built.

17 Ways Women Destroy Their Marriage

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

“There’s always room for improvement” is a saying that applies to so many areas of life, but most especially to our romantic relationships. Oftentimes, our unconditional love for our partner makes us overlook habits and behaviors—both ours and theirs—that might not be serving us. However, identifying areas where we could do better can be quite challenging, especially in an already happy relationship where we feel content and satisfied.

7 Questions That Only Secure Couples Can Handle

Infidelity is one of the most challenging issues a relationship can face. The discovery of a partner’s betrayal can shatter trust, cause immense emotional pain, and leave both parties feeling lost and uncertain about the future. However, many couples do find a way to recover and even strengthen their relationship after such a breach of trust. This article explores how couples can bounce back after infidelity, the steps involved in the healing process, and the factors contributing to rebuilding a healthier, more resilient relationship.

How couples bounce back after infidelity

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

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 inner critic. Meeting Eileen for the first time, I didn’t know what to expect. I'd lost my previous, and up until then only, therapist...

Healing From Perfectionism

In episodic intimacy, the participants do not typically engage in conflict. Committed intimacy offers an opportunity for growth, relational skill-building, and creating a bond. Relationships might reflect a bit from each paradigm. There are at least two expressions of emotional intimacy, with one gaining increasing popularity. Episodic intimacy is becoming...

Episodic Intimacy vs. Committed Intimacy

With aging along with arthritis comes wisdom. Older people may take longer to process information but along with it comes greater understanding. We often loath that which we fear the most of becoming. Aging is right up there at the top. The clarity of thinking has nothing to do with...

10 Insults That Rile Old People: And Why They Make No Sense

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

Kids need to know that they can feel lonely and survive the feeling. Parents need to allow their children to spend some unscheduled downtime, even if they complain about boredom. Tolerating our children's feelings of boredom and loneliness is hard, but important. In an op-ed in the Sunday New York...

Is It Bad for Kids to Feel Lonely?

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

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Are You Sacrificing Too Much in Your Relationships?

Yes, you make sacrifices in your relationships, but they can create resentment over time. Most often, the underlying driver is fear of upsetting others or creating...

Are You Sacrificing Too Much in Your Relationships?

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