31 Hurtful Words To Remove From Your Vocabulary

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When was the last time you caught yourself using words that hurt someone else?

Were you aware at the time of why you used them?

Or were you just saying something you thought was funny?

For that matter, why do we ever use hurtful words to describe someone?

Maybe we take some pleasure in finding a particularly apt insult for someone who has wronged us.

And we enjoy feeling superior, even a little bit, to someone who has made us feel smaller, less important, or less intelligent.

So, we say something to “put them in their place.”

  • Because it makes us feel more powerful
  • Because it addresses an injustice
  • Because we see the other person as a bully or a monster
  • Because we’re hurting, and we want the other person to hurt, too

But instead of making us feel better, those offensive words and expressions, whenever they come to mind, only serve to keep us angry or on the defensive, prolonging the pain and keeping us stuck in the past.

Sometimes, though, we use offensive words without even realizing it.

You can probably think of a list of hurtful words and phrases that have become the go-to expressions of people you’ve met.

And you want to tell them, “It is not okay to say that!”

But then you wonder what you might be saying — without intending to harm anyone — that others find offensive or controversial.

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Want To Be A Better Girlfriend To Your Guy? Step Up Your Game With These 31+ Thoughtful Actions

How to Be a Good Girlfriend

You’re not looking to become a different person — but a few ”how to be a good gf” tips couldn’t hurt, right?

First, pat yourself on the back.

Taking time to polish your partner skills and scoop up a few girlfriend tips means you’re caring and kind.

He’s lucky to have you.

Now, open a notes app — because we’re about to reveal the qualities of a good girlfriend, tips about what not to do, plus actions that will make him fall further in love.

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56 Thought-Provoking Questions That Will Light A Fire Under You

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As a personal coach, I use thought-provoking questions all the time to help clients uncover insights about themselves, find their life passions and challenge their limiting beliefs.

But you don't need a life coach to help you do this.

You can learn how to ask yourself questions that make you think in the same way a coach may ask, which will teach you how to be introspective and become emotionally unstuck.

It can help you stop feeling like you have lost your way and learn coping mechanisms to overcome stress.

The right questions may also help you realize why you feel stuck or feel constantly stressed.

Deep thought questions let you organize your thinking, develop analytical thinking skills, and define your priorities and values.

If you want to jump into a list of thoughtful questions, grab a journal to write down your answers to some great thoughtful questions I've included in this post.

After you've completed your answers, save the journal to revisit your answers in six months or a year to see if anything has changed in your life as a result.

You may also want to use these deep questions to ask someone you care about so you can learn more about him or her and strengthen your relationship.

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Who Are The Guys That Get Distant After Sex And 19 Reasons They Suddenly Pull Back

Why Do Guys Distance Themselves After

Sometimes, a one-night stand is precisely what the doctor ordered.

Other times, though, you fall for a guy after being intimate — and he disappears into the wind.

You thought it was a great night, but he bolted, and you haven’t heard from him since.

So now you’re wondering: Why do guys act weird after hooking up?

To help you make sense of the situation, today, we’re exploring possible reasons why he is distant after intimacy.

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