You might think your relationship is all romance and roses, but sometimes behaviours that masquerade as love are actually toxic and unhealthy. Just because someone says they adore you doesn’t mean they’re treating you right. Some supposed signs of affection are really red flags in disguise. If you want to
How To Actually Move On From A Bad Fight
Even the happiest couples and the best of friends sometimes end up in terrible fights. Whether it was down to miscommunication, emotions running too high, or a genuine reaction to something that happened, things got out of hand, and you’re not sure how to move forward. If you value the
What To Say When You Unintentionally Dismiss Someone’s Feelings
Unless you’re an absolute jerk, no one sets out to intentionally dismiss someone’s feelings. However, sometimes we do brush people off or downplay their emotions unintentionally, and that’s a real shame. It can make them feel unheard and misunderstood, and that wasn’t your intention. If you accidentally invalidate someone, here
Kids Who Grew Up Feeling Like They Didn’t Matter Could Become Adults Who Do These 16 Things
Growing up feeling unimportant is an experience you carry with you for the rest of your life. While your parents shouldn’t make you feel like you’re the centre of the universe, you should certainly be central in theirs. However, when you’re raised by caregivers who ignore you, push you away,
If You Do These 14 Things, You Might Be A Selfish Listener
Good communication is a two-way street, and being a good listener is just as important as the talking bit (if not more). People want to feel heard, understood, and valued, which is why zipping your lips and really tuning in to what they’re saying is so important. Sadly, if you’re
What Makes A Narcissist Paranoid?
Narcissists live in a pretty constant state of paranoia — and it’s really no wonder, given how mentally messed up they are. While their toxic and manipulative behaviour is incredibly harmful to their victims, the catalyst is often their rampant insecurity, which — you guessed it — manifests as paranoid.
How To Make An Introvert Feel Comfortable In A Conversation
Introverts aren’t some kind of alien species, but can sometimes be a bit harder to understand. People who are socially awkward and generally prefer to keep themselves to themselves might come off as a bit odd in social situations, but that’s not necessary the case — they’re just different. If
17 Things You Do That People Find Seriously Dull
You shouldn’t have to entertain people all the time, but when you’re in a social situation, you also don’t want to end up boring everyone to tears. Yes, the best advice is always to be yourself, but there are certain habits and behaviours you might have that could just send
16 Questions To Ask Yourself After A Toxic Relationship
Coming out the other side of a toxic relationship can feel like finally being able to breathe after being deprived of oxygen for far too long. However, getting away from a partner or dynamic that was all wrong for you doesn’t mean the work is done. As much as you’d
14 Helpful Tips For New Dads
Becoming a dad is exciting, intense, and yes, a little bit scary. If you’ve never spent much time with babies, and you’ve certainly never had one of your own, it can feel overwhelming trying to navigate your new role as a father with caring for your child as best as