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The 9 Best Ways To Teach People How To Treat You

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The way people treat you is taking a toll on your health, not to mention your self-esteem.

You feel devalued — as if the whole universe is telling you that nothing you’ve accomplished in your life matters.

How do you tell someone to treat you better if you’re not sure you even deserve it?

Or if you are sure, how do you get other people to see more than your usefulness to them?

To begin, you need to understand how you’ve already taught others to treat you — and what you can do to teach them differently.

Betrayal Backlash: 11 Signs You’re Falling Out of Love After Infidelity

by Ron Clendenin

woman looking away from man begging Falling Out of Love After Infidelity

Infidelity can feel like the ultimate betrayal, shaking even the strongest foundations of love and trust.

Statistics from the General Social Survey show that 13% of wives and 20% of husbands admit to having an extramarital affair at some point.

When those sacred bonds are broken, it's common to experience disillusionment and heartbreak in the aftermath.

The hurt can be deep, calling into question everything you once believed.

While some relationships can recover with time and effort, many others slowly deteriorate.

Falling out of love is often an insidious process, one marked by subtle emotional shifts and growing ambivalence.

Is He Cheating Emotionally? 13 Subtle Signs Your Boyfriend Has a Crush on His Female Friend

by Barrie Davenport

man standing face to face with woman Signs Your Boyfriend Likes His Female Friend

You notice your boyfriend lighting up when he gets a text from his female “friend.”

He laughs more with her than you and seems to share things he doesn't with you.

You start to wonder if his close friendship with her is threatening your relationship.

If you're unsure about the status of their friendship and worry he may have romantic feelings for her, you're not alone.

Some friendships morph into emotional infidelity without partners realizing it.

Pay attention to those uncomfortable gut instincts and recognize the subtle signs he may like his friend as more than a friend.

This doesn't mean he's cheating, but it could signify your relationship needs a checkup.

31 Eloquent And Heartfelt Quotes To Show Appreciation To Your Mom

by Barrie Davenport

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It isn’t hyperbole to say, “I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my mom.”

Yes, she gave birth to you (or claimed you as her own if you’re adopted), but she also helped shape you into the person you are today.

Without her loving, caring, and supportive presence, you wouldn’t be here with the same values, character traits, and sense of belonging that you possess right now.

And there’s no better time than today to let your mom know that you haven’t missed a thing — all of the love she’s given you, the time she’s invested in you, and the sacrifices she’s made for you.

Whether you want to thank her with appreciation Mother’s Day quotes, or you just had a swelling surge of gratitudeon a random day, we have just the list you need.

These quotes on motherly love and devotion will put into words the deep feelings you have for your Mamacita!

The Most Heartbreaking Stages Of Emotional Affairs

by Barrie Davenport

couple talking, stages of emotional affairs

The emotional affair starts off innocently enough.

You chat up a co-worker or a neighbor or an old classmate on Facebook.

A little part of you knows your spouse or committed partner would feel uncomfortable, but you also know there's nothing to it.

Until there is. The stages of emotional affairs are too dangerous to ignore.

You start to feel drawn to this person. There's an undeniable attraction. And you begin sharing things with this person that you shouldn't be sharing.

It seems he or she “gets” you and understands you in a way your spouse or partner doesn't.

You're not meeting up for sex.

You may not be meeting at all but rather communicating secretly online, on the phone, or by text.

But now you're pretty sure your spouse would be deeply hurt if he or she found out — even though it's not really a full-blown affair.

You've crossed the line from friendly conversation into the slippery slope of an emotional affair.