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17 Clues That You’re An Extroverted Introvert

Wondering if you might be an extroverted introvert? Maybe you took a personality test and learned that you're an introvert.

This discovery makes a lot of sense given the many of the ways you react and feel on a daily basis.

You do some research on introverts, and while some articles describe you perfectly, others don't even come close.

There are introverted behaviors that don't fit you at all.

You don't hate socializing.
You don't want to spend all of your time by yourself.
You feel comfortable meeting and talking with other people.
People think you're talkative and outgoing.
You have a close-knit group of friends.

Sure, you'd rather send a text message than make a phone call, and you may even prefer to have quiet alone time over being in a loud and rambunctious crowd.

So how do you know if you really are an introvert or an extravert?

31 Fire Of Love Quotes To Light Your Flame

by Barrie Davenport

If I were to ask you what's most important in your life, I'm sure you'd say your love relationships.

The people you love. Your friends and family. I know this is true for me. My relationships are everything.

The desire to connect and share deep love is so basic to the human experience that we literally can't survive without it.

Take a moment to think of the people in your life whom you love. Your spouse. Your children. Your parents. Your friends. Your extended family.

Think of each person, one-by-one, and contemplate all the ways they expand love in your life.

Reflect on everything you love about this person, and on how you can reach out to them this week to let them know how much you love them.

With every experience of loving deeply and even through losing love, we become more fully ourselves and capable of great change and inner growth.

Become More Self-Aware With These 26 Self-Awareness Activities

by Barrie Davenport

If you have landed on this article, chances are you're doing serious work on yourself and would like to become more self-aware.

Why do people need self-awareness activities?

Because it's nearly impossible to progress in most areas of your life without becoming more self-aware.

For most individuals, self-awareness doesn't come naturally.

Self-awareness takes practice and hard work, and that's where self-awareness activities and self-awareness worksheets come into play.

Are you ready to take the journey to greater self-awareness?

Read on.

How Do Cheating Men Think? 13 Mindsets Of Mr. Serial Cheater

by Barrie Davenport

man cuddling woman what is the mindset of a cheating man

Infidelity is one of the most difficult things to endure in a relationship.

In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, roughly 60 percent of couples will break up after an affair occurs.

To say that it is devastating for trust and self-perception is an understatement.

Men are also more likely to be unfaithful than women are.

So what goes on in their minds during an affair?

In this post, we'll cover the mindsets of a man cheating on his partner.

16 Of The Best Ways To Be More Assertive In A Relationship

by Barrie Davenport

couple talking, how to be assertive in a relationship

Relationships are hard enough when both of you are on equal footing. But when one of you is asking, “How can I be more assertive?” it appears equal footing has lost its foundation.

You've learned the hard way that passiveness in a relationship makes it easier for the other person to take advantage of you — whether consciously or unconsciously.

But too often, the world mistakes assertiveness (especially in women) for aggression or selfishness — when all you really want is to be valued and treated with equal respect.

It's time to learn how to be more assertive in your relationship. And it's time to get real about what's at stake.