How do you respond when someone asks you a personal question?
If you’re like most of us, you hesitate, thinking, “Why on earth would you ask me that?”
Then maybe you rack your brain for an appropriate response.
Whether they come from friends, family, or someone you barely know, nosy questions don’t obligate you to answer in the way the questioner intends.
To help you navigate these situations, we’ve found 19 of the best ways to dodge personal questions without starting a war.
Have you ever considered the exhaustive list of negative thoughts running through your mind on a daily basis?
If not, try this: put a rubber band around your wrist.
Throughout your day, when you notice the rubber band, stop for a moment and examine the thoughts you were just thinking.
Were they positive, neutral, or negative?
As you examine your thoughts, also pay attention to how you feel.
Are you calm? Agitated? Anxious? Irritated? Energized?
Take a moment to jot down your thoughts and feelings when you do this.
For a full week, keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings when you stop to examine them. It will be eye-opening.
Leo men are fiery creatures that follow the beat of their own hearts.
They are passionate, intense, and can be very stubborn.
So, what happens when you're dating a Leo?
Do you believe in soulmates?
Humans have wrestled with this question for millennia.
Some people believe that each of us has another soul we are destined to love.
Others believe that everything is random and that love is a choice.
Those who believe in soulmates think these people are connected spiritually and have special soulmate energy.
Some believe that soulmates have a deep connection that can transcend space and time.
The signs of a good relationship aren't always easy to spot in the early phase of a love affair.
Just because the sex is amazing or you both love to travel doesn't mean your relationship is healthy or strong.
Healthy relationships involve commitment, self-awareness, and empathy.
They require ongoing nurturing, forgiveness, and open communication.
But these things don't happen overnight.
A good relationship is a work in progress — a daily undertaking that you both honor willingly.
Of course, we enter a love relationship initially because, well, we fall in love.
And attached to those powerful, chemically-driven feelings are the more practical desires for companionship, emotional intimacy, and a sense of belonging and security.
Being in a relationship is a good thing.
People who are in a committed relationship live longer, are happier in general and tend to accumulate more wealth.
But if that's the case, why are relationships so difficult? Why do we argue, belittle, and disengage from the one person we're supposed to love most?