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Feeling Like You’re Not Good Enough? 51 Poignant And Relatable Quotes About Being Enough

Are you coughing up furballs of shame and inadequacy?

Maybe you’re trying your hardest, but no matter what you do, it doesn’t seem acceptable to another person, to your ability to succeed, or to change your negative feelings about yourself.

Or perhaps you feel deficient or incompetent in some area of your life, but you don’t have the tools or income to improve.

You’re stuck and feel doomed to mediocrity.

Feeling like you aren’t good enough turns your self-esteem to ashes and makes you feel like giving up.

But if it’s any consolation, most of us feel this way at times.

And most of us don’t realize we aren’t the best arbiters of what “good enough” really is.

Are You And Your Lover A Sexual Match? Take The Sexual Compatibility Test

by Barrie Davenport

When it comes to lasting relationships, there’s more to “making it work” than being spiritually, mentally, or emotionally compatible with each other.

Being physically compatible matters, too.

Yes, having shared beliefs and values can help you feel more connected.

But overlooking the importance of sexual compatibility has consequences that eventually catch up.

So what are some compatibility questions you can ask yourself (and your partner)?

And what if you could take a sexual compatibility quiz to get clarity on your relationship?

Better now than later.

21 Ways To Be The Kind Of Boyfriend Your Girl Wants And Needs

by Barrie Davenport

You want to be a good boyfriend, but maybe you’re not sure the best way to be one.

The fact that you're trying to improve is a good first step that shows you are already well on your way to being the type of boyfriend your girl wants.

All you need is to implement some strategies that will make both of you happy.

It is important to remember that being a better boyfriend is about improving your relationship. It's not about changing who you are.

15 Romantic Picnic Ideas For The Perfect Date

by Barrie Davenport

Picnic dates have been a thing since people first packed food into a basket.

They allow two romantically interested people to commune with nature and each other.

You may envision the sun shining down on your sweetie or embracing in the glow of an unforgettable sunset.

To bring such a vision to life, you'll need to do more than throw some takeout food in a bag.

Your date deserves a special effort.

The steps for how to plan a romantic picnic are easy to follow and will hopefully heat up the romance between you.

59 Quotes About Toxic People That Are So Spot On

by Barrie Davenport

Do you have a toxic person in your life?

Or maybe several toxic people who have a way of driving you insane?

Often the toxic people in our lives are family members or a spouse or romantic partner.

Sometimes they can even be friends (some friend, right?).

We've put together a list of toxic people quotes that can lend some clarity to the confusion and frustration of having these poisonous people in your life.