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4 Signs of Fear of Confrontation and How to Deal with It

Maybe not everything needs to be confronted, but some things do. Having a fear of confrontation can keep you stuck in unhealthy situations and stunt your emotional and mental growth. We all, from time to time, feel reluctant to approach others about things that either make us feel uncomfortable or downright furious. This reluctance can […]

14 Undeniable Signs of a Narcissistic Mother-in-Law

“Take my mother-in-law. No, please take her.” It’s jokes like these that give mother-in-laws a bad name. If you are lucky, you will have a good relationship with your in-laws. However, some of you may feel that it doesn’t matter what you do, or how hard you try, you are always in the wrong. It’s […]

Wu Wei: 4 Ways to Use the Art of Non-Striving to Transform Your Stress into Stillness

Wu Wei is a concept in Chinese philosophy that translates into “inaction” or “effortless action” and promotes inner harmony, stillness, and letting go of the need to control everything. Let’s talk about the ways to practice the art of non-striving to get rid of everyday stress. The Busyness Pandemic Have you ever felt like your […]

12 Signs Your Twin Flame Is Communicating with You That Feel Surreal

What is a twin flame? A twin flame is an extremely intense connection with someone you may or may not know. A more accurate description would be a person’s mirrored soul, not a soul mate. Have you had moments in your life that you can’t explain, and even though they don’t make sense, they seem […]

8 Signs You Were Raised by Manipulative Parents

Parents are supposed to love, nurture and instil good moral behaviour in their children. Our parents are the first people we interact with. We learn right from wrong, we are encouraged to share, along with practising good manners and respect. But what if you were raised by manipulative parents? How would you spot the signs? […]

7 No-Nonsense Ways to Deal with Energy Vampires

Everyone knows about Vampires from books, movies, and television shows, and the dangers they pose. But there’s a different sort of vampire that can be even more dangerous, the energy vampire. And we are going to talk about how to deal with energy vampires in your life. Energy vampire definition An energy vampire is an […]

5 Signs of a Manipulative Apology When a Person Is Just Pretending to Be Sorry

Have you ever had an apology from someone and you felt it wasn’t genuine? Did you feel the apology was made to shut you up, or to get out of an awkward situation? These are all signs of a manipulative apology where the person is not sorry at all. Manipulative apologies are easier to spot […]

Survey Reveals 9 Careers with the Highest Infidelity Rates

Infidelity is a huge problem. There are mixed opinions on the dynamics of relationships, but in my opinion, cheating is not a healthy one. So, who is more prone to infidelity? There are various forms of romantic relationships, and that’s perfectly fine. Consensual intimate unions come in all different ‘shapes and sizes’ per say. However, […]

Can a Sociopath Fall in Love and Feel Affection?

Can a sociopath fall in love? Sociopaths lack empathy, are manipulative and pathological liars. They inveigle their way into people’s lives using charm and deceit for personal gain. So, the obvious answer is no. But sociopaths are not born sociopathic. Psychopaths are. Psychopaths’ brains work differently from the rest of us. Sociopaths are created by their environment and […]

10 Signs Your Support System Is Toxic

I’ve talked quite a bit about having a support system and its benefits. But what if your support system is actually the most toxic part of your life? Having a toxic support system is like asking the guy, who’s kicking you in the leg, what he thinks you should do to make him stop. It’s […]