Columbus, OH

We all have that one friend who keeps us guessing about where we stand with them. No matter how much we try to include them in our plans, share our thoughts or just be a good friend to them, our efforts always seem to fall flat. And when we try to talk to them about it, we often end up feeling even more confused.

3 Ways to Spot a Bad Friend From How They Speak to You

Research shows that we tend to become more self-compassionate as we grow older. Self-compassion can be a powerful resource for living, encouraging you to treat yourself with kindness. Self-compassion makes it easier to cope with life’s curveballs and to make peace with your own imperfection. There’s no point trying...

My Midlife Superpower

The issue is not the amount of time we have, but more our relationship with that time. Understanding how we spend our time, setting boundaries, and enjoying the present moment is essential. There are exercises and practices we all can do to transform our relationship with time. Time is a...

A Healthy Relationship With Time Means a Fulfilling Life

Procrastination is a silly habit—even when we know how important something is, we end up delaying or avoiding it. Procrastination wins when it overpowers our sense of judgment—we know that not taking action is not right for us, and yet that’s exactly what we do. Procrastination not...

Your Guide For Overcoming Procrastination and Getting Down to Work

Connection is essential to people for well-being, and the lack of it is a painful problem. Early emotional bonds (attachments) during childhood affect your connection with others throughout your life. Three healing agents for loneliness are awareness, acceptance, and empathy and compassion. Given that loneliness has reached epidemic proportions on...

Loneliness Epidemic: How to Heal and Reconnect

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Women now cheat at rates near similar to men. Women often explain their infidelity as a result of a dissatisfying primary relationship. Only about 7 percent of women say they cheated because of how they felt about their affair partner. Why do women cheat? For affection? For revenge?. In most...

When Women Cheat, It's Usually for These 10 Reasons

Flirtatious expressions include a specific type of smile, along with other indications. Men can distinguish flirtatious expressions from merely happy ones. Quality relationship development includes much more than first impressions. You are meeting people at a party with friends, delighted to be making new acquaintances. You are also single and...

Friendly or Flirting: How Men Can Tell

Many relationships reach a tipping point after years of built-up resentments and unsolved problems. Like physical death, the death of a relationship moves through several stages. The key to prevention is regularly taking stock of the relationship and tackling problems as they arise. Many couples who show up for couple...

7 Stages in the Death of a Relationship

Do you think and speak in ways that mark you as being emotionally intelligent?. After spending more than 25 years researching and writing books about emotional intelligence, I know that you should hope the answer is yes. As I discuss in my most recent book "Optimal," being emotionally intelligent means...

If you always use these 12 phrases, you’re more emotionally intelligent than most

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Shin

Respect is a universal desire, yet it often seems elusive. While respect is traditionally seen as something earned through mutual exchange, it's possible to gain it without explicitly seeking it out.

7 Subtle Ways to Earn Genuine Respect Without Asking for It

Inside: Use these easy simple living tips to transform and simplify your life, one step at a time. Consider embracing some easy simple living tips that will improve your life. Adopting a simpler lifestyle is a great way to keep stress at bay, minimize feelings of overwhelm, and bring a sense of peace and balance into your life.

10 Easy Simple Living Tips That Will Transform Your Life

When you start a new relationship it can be exciting, yet daunting at the same time. Whether you are looking for just a fling or something long term, it is important to make sure you and your dating partner are on the same page from the beginning so there is no confusion as things continue to progress. To do so, ask the important questions to further understand your partner’s values, expectations, goals and more. Here are three must-ask questions for a new relationship.

3 Must-Ask Questions In A New Relationship

Darlene Lancer LMFT

(This article contains affiliate links benefiting author) Being over-responsible is often a sign of codependency. It leads to behavior that jeopardizes relationships. Individuals who are over-responsible enjoy their role at times but can become judgmental and resentful of people whose responsibilities they assume.

The Pitfalls of Over-Responsibility: How it Undermines Relationships

Have you ever wondered if you and your partner are truly meant to be together?. What are the signs you are not compatible with your partner?. Imagine you’re planning a dream vacation, but you can’t agree on a destination: you’re drawn to the tranquility of beachside resorts while your partner craves the excitement of bustling cities. This scenario illustrates more than just a difference in preferences; it highlights deeper issues of compatibility.

13 Telling Signs You Are Not Compatible With Your Partner

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Today's personality test reveals the features of your character. Empathy is the ability to put yourself in another person's shoes and understand their feelings and emotions. This ability allows us to better communicate with others, offering support and compassion in difficult times.

Psychotest: Who Would You Offer Your Seat to on Public Transport? Test Your Empathy

They are disturbing, stressful and distressing. Everyone experiences intrusive thoughts from time to time. What you can do to reduce them and when to get help. Do you ever find yourself daydreaming or distracted and your thoughts turn negative? You try to push away the upsetting thoughts, but it’s difficult, or even impossible. Those are intrusive thoughts. They are unwanted and involuntary thoughts or images that pop into our minds and become disturbing, stressful, or distressing. They come in a wide variety of unpleasant topics, commonly self-doubt, or some catastrophic outcome, health or financial.

How to Stop Your Intrusive Thoughts

What if someone told you that achieving an easy and relaxed life requires going through some pain first? Most people might reject this idea, preferring to stay comfortable in the present.

Accepting These 6 Uncomfortable Truths Will Make Your Life Easier

In a world where norms and values are constantly evolving, it’s time to challenge the status quo and embrace practices that foster inclusivity, understanding, and personal freedom. Here’s a list of 25 things that should be more socially acceptable, aiming to break down barriers and celebrate diversity. 1....

25 American Taboos We Should Challenge and Change

K.D. Lewis

Discovering that your partner has cheated feels like a punch to the gut. The betrayal shakes your trust and leaves you struggling with a whirlwind of emotions. Confronting your partner about their infidelity requires a delicate balance of honesty, courage, and self-respect.

How to Confront a Cheating Partner: Dos and Don'ts

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The Best Way to Connect With Others

Positive interaction relies on the emotional intention you bring to the conversation. For people to openly engage with you, you first need to focus on how...

The Best Way to Connect With Others

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