My desire to know what was wrong was exactly that: 'my' desire. What my child really needed was space. One evening, my child came home clearly upset his energy tense, his silence heavy. Trying to keep my own worry in chec…
A recent study reveals that genuine laughter can lead to significant health benefits. You know the feeling (hopefully!): Something amusing happens a movie scene, a joke, or maybe someone nearby takes a funny tumble and you burst …
Separation often results from unresolved problems and built-up emotional pain. Af ter six years together, Trevor and Cami have broken up. They argue constantly, and the happy moments are few and far between. Trevor feels controll…
These techniques are rooted in the core principles of emotional intelligence, including emotional regulation, understanding social dynamics, and self-awareness. When you possess emotional intelligence, you're naturally in tun…
A few years back, a friend of mine faced challenges with infertility. Amid her depression and disappointment, her mother-in-law offered some unexpected advice: “Parenthood isn’t everything,” the older woman said. “You dedicate ye…
The covert narcissist uses tactics like love-bombing and emotional withdrawal to exert control. Na rcissists are often seen as possessive and controlling. They want to know your location, who you're with, and what you're …
For nearly a year, Liam has been struggling with uncertainty about whether to stay in his two-year relationship with Sadie. He’s generally content but feels a nagging sense that there might be someone better out there perhaps wai…
"Nothing is more misleading," said Darcy, "than the appearance of humility. It is often just carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast." — Jane Austen Jane felt overwhelmed. Breakfast quickly tu…
The words we use, especially when referring to ourselves, have a significant impact on our mental state and self-perception. Here, we broaden our focus to the overall influence of language on our thoughts, specifically the words …
Feeling immobilized by the weight of depression can be like trying to move through an invisible current of water. There are days when the burden of depression can make it feel almost impossible to get out of bed. On the outside, …
Why do women cheat? Is it for emotional fulfillment? For revenge? In most relationships, partners either explicitly or implicitly agree that their relationship is exclusive, and fidelity is crucial. When someone cheats, they brea…
Contrary to popular belief, narcissistic individuals aren't solely shaped by trauma, at least not in the conventional sense. The factors contributing to the development of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) differ from t…
Bad habits, while often frustrating, hold the potential for personal growth and transformation. This article explores how to understand and convert these habits into positive behaviors. Unveiling the Hidden Purpose of Bad Habits …