By One of the biggest introvert stereotypes is that we’re antisocial homebodies who hate leaving the house. That’s not entirely true — most of us have close (albeit small) social circles with friends we absolutely adore and love spending time with. However, most of us do love staying in more than
Just Because You’re Getting Older, That Doesn’t Mean You Have To Do These 18 Things
As we age, society often pushes certain expectations on us that are absolute rubbish, in my opinion. After all, getting older doesn’t mean you have to conform to the outdated ideas people still cling to about ageing. Here are 18 things you absolutely don’t have to do just because you’re
17 Signs Something’s Not Quite Right In Your Relationship
Every relationship goes through its ups and downs, but sometimes things get seriously off-track. You can’t put your finger on it, but you can’t beat the sneaking suspicion that something’s just a bit… off. You don’t necessarily want to break up, and you still love them, but you’re sure something’s
20 Signs Someone Doesn’t Appreciate Your Intelligence
You’re whip smart and have a lot of great insights, but there’s probably someone in your life who just doesn’t see or respect it. You don’t need them to bow down and proclaim you a genius or anything, but a little respect for your intelligence would be nice. Here are
How To Stop Trying To Change Someone’s Behaviour And Instead Change Your Response To It
You like someone a lot — in fact, they’d be perfect… if it wasn’t for that one little thing about them you hate. You might be tempted to think you can change them, or mould them into your ideal partner or friend. However, if you’ve tried this before, you probably
How To Relax Before A Doctor’s Appointment
It’s normal to get anxious before any sort of medical appointment. This is especially true if you haven’t been well, and you’re afraid of a serious diagnosis, or you’ve already been diagnosed with a condition that could turn at any given time. Whatever your reasons for stressing before seeing your
16 Signs You’re Really Easy To Get Along With
Some people have rather… challenging personalities (and that’s putting it nicely). They’re loud, annoying, demanding, and just not that great to be around. However, you’re different — you have a wide social circle full of friends from all different walks of life, and you can strike up a conversation with
17 Honest Responses Instead Of “I’m Fine” When You’re Clearly Not
When you’re having a tough time and someone asks you how you are, it’s tempting to just say “I’m fine” and be done with the conversation. Not everyone wants to talk about how they’re feeling all the time, and sometimes it seems easier to act like everything’s hunky-dory than start
What Is The “777 Rule” And Can It Improve Your Relationship?
Generally speaking, most relationship “rules” are a load of rubbish. However, there are some that have cropped up in recent years from more forward-thinking psychologists that may have some merit, even if they’re not universally applicable. The “777 Rule” is a simple guideline for nurturing your relationship. Basically, it says
15 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Develop A Crush On Someone
First of all, crushes aren’t just for teenagers — they can happen at any stage of life! You could be in your 40s or 50s and still find yourself going gaga over someone you just met, and that’s an exciting feeling. However, before you decide whether or not to make
