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7 Phrases Mean People Use (Claiming They’re Just Being Honest)

The phrases mean people use may be a bit different from things narcissists say. This is because, while being manipulative is mean, not every mean-spirited person uses manipulation. Mean people use many phrases to either purposely hurt or simply avoid others. These sayings can be singular insults or complete sentences degrading character. While some find […]

“My Mother-in-Law Hates Me”: 6 Practical Ways to Deal with Her

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “My mother-in-law hates me” or “My in-laws hate me”, I can empathize. I dated a guy years ago and his mother made it very clear to everyone (mostly me) she preferred his ex-wife. She wouldn’t even use my name. She referred to me as ‘The Girlfriend’. To my face. […]

8 Signs Someone Likes You But Is Hiding It

It can be quite difficult to tell whether someone likes you or not, especially if it’s not obvious. But there are little signs that can help you discover the truth. One of the most frustrating things in life is not being able to decipher whether someone likes you, or if they’re simply being nice. Many […]

8 Signs People Don’t Like You (and What to Do about It)

I don’t know about you, but I need everyone to like me. Even if I don’t like them! And if I think they don’t like me, I’ll analyze every interaction we’ve had to pinpoint where it (they) went wrong. But recognizing signs people don’t like you can be misleading. Some people are just shy and […]

How to End an Argument? Use These 53 Brilliant Phrases!

Some of us relish a good argument and others do whatever we can to avoid it. The problem is that many of today’s current events generate polarizing views, and we can often find ourselves whipped up into an argument with no end in sight. Ending an argument is challenging when both sides refuse to give […]

8 Big Signs You Can’t Trust Your Partner

Is it true that you can’t trust your partner? Well, don’t just assume without facts. First, you must analyze certain words and actions to come to that conclusion. There are many valid reasons for not trusting your partner, so it’s never a rash decision based on only one or two negative instances. When you’re in […]

How to Annoy a Toxic Person: 6 Tactics to Use That Actually Work

Toxic people drag us down with constant criticisms, negative attitudes and bad behavior. Some are deliberate in their actions, taking enormous pleasure from wreaking havoc, whereas others seem blissfully unaware of their negative impact. It’s difficult to walk away or ignore toxic people if they’re family members or work colleagues. So, if you want to […]

16 Signs Your Coworker Is Threatened by You (and What to Do about It)

We spend around a third of our lives at work, so it’s important to get on with our coworkers. But what if your colleague is threatened by you and makes your life miserable? How can you tell? Why do they feel threatened? Before we get into the reasons, here are 16 signs your coworker is […]

7 Things a Narcissist Does When You Pull Away

There are many things a narcissist does when you pull away. This is when their negative actions amplify. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe. The things a narcissist does can drain you and damage your self-esteem. However, when they figure out you’re finally trying to end things or pull away, there’s real […]

7 Phrases Emotional Abusers Use to Gain Control

Emotional abusers are tricky, and they use certain phrases to manipulate you. Many of these statements may seem ordinary at first, so beware. Emotional abusers are everywhere. They may be a member of your family, one of your friends, or even your partner. But the problem is they’re good at hiding what they are, so […]