Just as it’s normal for romantic relationships to fall apart, it’s normal for friendships to end. You’ve probably had a couple of groups of friends in life, and some stuck by your side while others you had to let go of or drifted away from. A lot of the time you need to end a friendship because it has become toxic or you don’t find it worth it trying to keep in touch with them....
He put his phone close to me to read it, then pulled it back, pressing it against his chest, pausing. He looked at me sternly. “This is a joke, Mom, so don’t go all political on me," he said. I could tell he was both joking and serious. He didn’t want me to be… well, me about it, but he wanted to share it. “OK, promise,” I vowed. RELATED: What Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Does To Parents, Kids And Teen Pregnancy Rates The meme, which I cannot even quote here due to the fact that this is a family-friendly publication was… ahem, graphic… and funny....
And these dilemmas and emotions can apply to anything — from simple choices, like what’s for dinner, to life-changing ones, like if he’s “the one.” You might be asking yourself things like, “Should I make my partner happy and make a chocolate cake for dessert, or satisfy myself with that sumptuous peach pie?” Or, “Should I go out with Joe, who’s so smart, or Jake, who makes me laugh?” Or even, “Should I take that full-time job that offers great security, or the consulting offer that allows me to keep my freedom?...
What if you say something which offends them? Or make a joke that doesn’t land, and you’re met with awkward stares and an unnaturally loud silence? What if you come off obnoxious, or mean, or — gasp — boring?! We all think we know the secrets to winning someone over; smile, be polite, nod your head and laugh at their jokes. But while these people-pleasing techniques might make someone come away from your interaction thinking you were a nice enough person, you haven’t really built rapport and made them like you....
It’s certainly a time to be more mindful of your money. The potential for a huge financial hangover in January is very real. It gives rise to the specter of money-related holiday stress, and who needs that? After all, the holidays are stressful enough without additional concerns related to debt. Planning your budget for holiday spending ahead of time can make a big difference. RELATED: 10 Expert Tips For Enjoying A Stress-Free Holiday Season This Year...
The sensation it brings, the energy, the emotional escape, the impact, the addiction, the high. Drugs? Well that is a whole other article, but the high I’m talking about is something you can’t buy from the corner store on 2nd Street. I’m talking about the high you never want to lose, the one you take for granted but later regret, the one you’ve always wanted: Being high on life. RELATED: 10 Easy Ways To Become A Better Version Of Yourself Life is an upside down merry-go-round....
So why might you (or someone you love) resort to such relationship-damaging behavior? And why might you find it so hard to change the pattern? If you want to change, it is vital to understand why your passive-aggressive behavior continues to thrive. RELATED: 7 Red Flag Signs The Person You Love Is A Master Manipulator Three reasons why you are passive-aggressive 1. Since you were a kid, you’ve learned to express your wishes indirectly Kids are often passive-aggressive when asked to do something they don’t want to do....
Perhaps you see yourself sitting at a local coffee shop. Then you notice someone attractive and seemingly single staring back at you. He sends a latte over to you and smiles. Then, he comes over to introduce himself. Does this happen in real life? It could, but don’t count on it. Life isn’t an episode of “Friends," complete with the witty conversation among beautiful people at the local java joint....
What I’m referring to are the things that bring us joy when we’re doing them. For some reason, we resist doing them anyway. Why do we do that? Why is it so hard to make a habit out of goals that bring us joy? The answer is complicated, but figuring it out can bring immense joy and satisfaction to your life. The resistance comes from subconscious emotional associations we don’t know we have....
If one person thinks they have a chance of things getting serious and the other person is only in it for the sex, there’s a huge disconnect that will eventually ruin the dynamic. Even more importantly, being used for sex when you’re not aware of it can be heartbreaking. Instead of feeling like you matter, at least in some respect, you feel like all you are to the other person is a body they can use whenever they want....
One of the easiest methods is the 17-second manifestation technique. What is the 17-second manifestation technique? Developed by Abraham Hicks, the 17-second rule states that it takes just 17 seconds of focusing on a thought to activate its vibration. Since everything that exists has a vibration, once that thought is created and its vibration activated, the Law of Attraction can apply to it. According to Abraham Hicks, once a thought is held for 68 seconds total, it gains enough momentum to become manifested into reality....
Typically it is the task of civilians in conflict zones to remove themselves from harm’s way as quickly as possible. If you ever find yourself in a warzone then you need to find the right mix of protecting loved ones, signaling that you are a non-combatant, and getting away from any fighting. Many of the citizens of Ukraine have decided to stand and aid in the defense of their nation....
It’s not even something most married people want to think about but, one woman’s husband clearly had a vision in mind for how his wife would react if he was unfaithful and now he’s mad he didn’t get the reaction he hoped for. Yes, you read that correctly. His wife has opened up to Reddit’s r/TrueOffMyChest, revealing what exactly went down with her husband and how it is causing her to rethink her marriage....
I was debating whether I should write about this or not, mainly because I didn’t want people to be disappointed in my actions and see me in a negative light. However, I’ve always told myself that I would use my life lessons and mistakes as a tool to help inspire others, so I’m sharing the story of the reason why I cheated. I’ll admit that cheating on him was wrong, and I’m deeply sorry to everyone who is disappointed in me, but with that said, I might as well share why I thought cheating was the only option....
Other than the obvious perks like pizza for one and getting to do pretty much whatever you want 24 hours, seven days a week, one major benefit of being content with singlehood is that you have all the leverage when it comes to your next relationship. When you’re needy for approval and arms to fall into, you get desperate. RELATED: 6 Major Differences Between Wanting Someone And Needing Them You agree with everything he says....
Having people tell you to “eat a sandwich” or calling you “Skinny Minnie” all the time is just as damaging to a young person’s self-esteem as being fat-shamed. RELATED: 5 Reasons Why Fat Shaming Totally Doesn’t Work It took me until well into my 20s to understand how all of those comments from my family members and friends affected me and my body image while growing up. And once I realized it, it started to piss me off....
There are a lot of people out there who are afraid of love. Some are scared of what it feels like to get a broken heart. Others don’t want to lose themselves in a relationship. A few have grown up in broken homes and are petrified of making the same mistakes, and a handful out there question their capability for commitment. When I was 16, I was afraid of love....
This is what I told my mom when she insisted that I take Vietnamese language lessons at school to honor our culture. I felt embarrassed because I was the only Vietnamese kid in my class, and decided I’d fit in better by sticking to English. RELATED: President Biden Spent His First Full Month In Office Deporting Black Immigrants — And No One Is Talking About It My mom, a Vietnamese immigrant, fled her city during the war by hopping on an animal cargo transport truck heading to the Philippines, leaving behind her entire heritage....
All my life I grew up with one brother. I was shopping in Windsor one day when I spontaneously checked my phone. I noticed I had a Facebook messenger notification from a woman I didn’t know. The woman’s name was Tracy. She said she matched with me on AncestryDNA as half-siblings and asked me if I was donor-conceived. My mind was blown. RELATED: Being An Only Child Affected My Most Important Parenting Choice A couple of months ago, I snatched a half-off deal on AncestryDNA....
I’ll stop right here and say that no sane person would ever think trying to kill themselves while pregnant is a good idea. At the time I was unwell, untreated, and unmedicated. My cries for help were overlooked because of my pregnancy. Rather than being taken seriously, I was treated like a whiny and wimpy pregnant woman — placated with naps and pats on the head. Ten years ago hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) was not something regular people knew about....
