Minimizing your feelings or your partner's actions is a lie that can wreak havoc on a relationship. The belief that you can change your partner is a dangerous lie that sets both of you up for disappointment. "We don’t need to talk about that" is one of the most destructive...

The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love

We’ve all been there—waking up in a cold sweat, with your heart pounding after a nightmare so vivid, that it’s hard to remember what’s real. Whether it’s frantically running from a faceless pursuer, falling from a great height, or being trapped in a room with no escape, these unsettling dreams can linger long after we’ve woken up.

2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings

Two-faced behavior can be driven by social pressure, fear of rejection, insecurity, and more. Establishing boundaries, communicating your needs, and grounding yourself combat troubling behavior. Making a list of self-care practices may remind you that it's okay to step away from upsetting situations. Source: Wasabi Publicity/Adobe/Вячеслав Думчев/used with permission...

Navigating Deceit and Two-Faced Behavior: A Guide for Coping

End-of-life experiences offer profound insights into how we can live more fully and meaningfully. Embracing presence, clear communication, and respecting wishes enhances the quality of care and life. These lessons are not just for those at the end of life; they are for every area and every stage of our...

5 Ways to Live Well Through the Dying Process

Traditional definitions of childhood trauma often miss nuanced relational dynamics that can lead to trauma. The definition of relational trauma can encompass trauma from power-imbalanced, dysfunctional relationships. Vignettes depicting examples of relational trauma can show how subtle and indirect actions cause trauma. In my last post, I shared six reasons...

Relational Trauma: Is This You?

Raleigh, NC

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Where you live, work, and spend your time greatly impacts your happiness. According to a new study by SmartAsset, Raleigh, North Carolina, ranks 7th among the happiest cities in the U.S.

Why This North Carolina City Is Among the Happiest Places to Live in the U.S

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Many men value their individuality as a sign of strength while it's actually a sign of emotional neglect. Having their emotions discouraged as children teaches men to hide and devalue feelings in general. Most emotionally neglected men are stand-up guys, but they lack the ability to properly connect emotionally. If...

5 Things You Should Know About Emotionally Neglected Men

To focus on the big picture, you need specific habits and procedures for doing so. Thinking in longer time frames will naturally make you think bigger and more holistically. Thinking big-picture can help us make smarter decisions and achieve meaningful accomplishments. There are numerous reasons you might find yourself consumed...

How to Stay Focused on the Big Picture

Many people with mental illness struggle to keep it a secret from the world. Living behind a false facade is difficult, and it holds others at a distance. Coming out from behind a mask can be scary, but it’s the best way to find true acceptance. Back when I...

Behind the Mask of Mental Illness

People with disabilities often bring valuable and unique perspectives. Everyone is part of "us" and deserves a place amongst "us" in the workplace. People with disabilities bring creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills. When no one is excluded, everyone feels safer. The Three “Pied Piper Survivors”. The tale of the...

The Pied Piper and Workplace Inclusion

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Whenever we need to restrain ourselves, a conflict is going on. Identifying both sides of a conflict can help in melting it. Finding ways for our different parts to work hand in hand could be a key to contentment. A few weeks ago, my wife gave me a copy of...

Do You Ever Have to Restrain Yourself?

Trust, honesty, respect, communication, effort, and collaboration are the foundation of healthy relationships. Secure, stable, and trusting early relationships instill confidence in future connections. In a healthy relationship, both partners should feel free to be authentic. In the complexity of human relationships, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy connections can significantly...

The Foundation of Healthy Relationships

A partner's nice behaviors tend to be appealing at first but wear thin over time. Too much niceness prevents productive conflict and other crucial aspects of a healthy relationship. In the long run, an honest partner will add more to your life than one who's too nice. Most people think...

5 "Nice" Things Partners Do That Don't Work in the Long-Term

Decode your assumptions about what others think. Recognize when someone is projecting their insecurities onto you. Move past the imagined reality. “We always see our unavowed mistakes in our opponent.”—Carl Jung. If you want to read someone’s mind, learn how to recognize projection. Anthony, a man in...

How to Be a Mind Reader

In a recent post, I discussed social barriers to applying critical thinking. I received interesting feedback on this particular topic and I thought further discussion around this dialogue would be of interest. First and foremost, consider when we should apply critical thinking. As I’ve stated before, it might come as a surprise to readers that someone like me, who places great value on such thought, would suggest that critical thinking doesn’t need to be applied as often as many might think. The reality is that critical thinking is effortful and time-consuming. If we thought critically about every mundane decision we had to make each day, we’d be exhausted before mid-morning. We should only think critically about issues that we care about and that are important to us.

When Critical Thinking Is Not Worth It

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Seeking Meaning in Love and Loss

When we lose people we care about, dealing with our grief and emotional responses can be difficult. Grief can begin our journey toward healing. Emotional agility...

Seeking Meaning in Love and Loss

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