Friends are a vital part of living a happy, fulfilling life.
They provide support when you need it, participate in joyful moments, and satisfy the basic human need for connection.
Unfortunately, not all friendships last forever.
And since most people won't come right out and tell you the friendship is over, it’s up to you to read between the lines and know the signs someone isn’t your friend.
Let’s work doing just that.
When a relationship is on its last leg, the panic sets in.
One or both partners desperately attempt to revive the bond through obsessive, emotionally charged behaviors – also known as hysterical bonding.
But while it may seem like a valiant effort to save the relationship, this type of bonding is merely a band-aid over a gaping wound.
In reality, hysterical bonding is a dysfunctional pattern that indicates a relationship's days are likely numbered.
Doubt can be a real buzzkill in any relationship.
When you've got that nagging feeling she's hiding something but can't quite pin it down, it's frustrating.
Sometimes, you just need the right questions to cut through the noise.
Not to play detective but to get real answers.
Because clarity? That's key.
It's about striking a balance between trust and truth-seeking.
After all, it's only fair to both of you to know where you stand.
Mothers carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, not to mention the heaping loads of guilt they feel for not being perfect.
Adults who blame their parents have so many psychological aspects to focus on, from Attachment Theory to the unmet needs of an inner child.
Even basic acts of love, like fixing a daughter's smudged lipstick, can elicit harsh responses.
What is it going to take to stop blaming your mother?
Can we create a world where no mother ever wonders again, “Why does my daughter blame me for everything?”
When was the last time someone’s question left you speechless or fumbling for words?
Difficult questions have a way of throwing you off balance.
The best way to prepare for them is to consider some of the hardest questions and answer them for yourself.
To that end, welcome to our collection of 75 hard questions to answer.
Start with one you’ve had trouble answering in the past.
The next time you hear it, you’ll have an answer ready.