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11 Common Reasons Why People Are So Mean And How To Deal With Them

by Barrie Davenport

You've been going about your business happily when some asshat says something ugly to you.

You didn't do anything to deserve their nastiness — or maybe you did something unknowingly that lit their fuse.

Either way, their sheer hatefulness feels like a slap in the face.

Why did they need to be so downright mean?

Dealing with mean people is hard enough when you’ve got a fresh supply of energy for the day.

When your energy is low, it gets harder not to react or do the things that come to mind.

And reacting to mean people usually make the situation worse.

So, what makes people so mean and rude, and how do you deal with that kind of behavior?

27 Strong Signs Of A Weak Man In A Relationship

by Barrie Davenport

Does your man constantly prioritize his needs?

Is he terrified of change, status erosion, and not being part of the “in crowd?”

If your head is ferociously flicking up and down, you’ve likely landed in a weak man’s web.

Don’t beat yourself up.

It happens.

In this post, we’re unpacking everything: from definitions to signs to causes of a weak man in a relationship.

So if you think you’ve got a weak guy on your hands, pour something to drink and pull up a seat.

55 Good Mottos To Live By For A Stellar Life

by Barrie Davenport

What is your motto in life?

Maybe you keep a few quotes handy that serve as good mottos to live by, but you haven’t really identified any one of them as a motto you personally identify with.

If you’re thinking, “Yep, that’s me,” why not consider the sampling of life mottos in this article and choose to create one that speaks to you and motivates you — more than the others — to take action?

What do you have to lose — other than those moments of paralysis and indecision that go with not remembering the kind of person you want to be?

When the stakes are high, you want to be able to make the right decisions.

You want your words and actions to agree with each other. You want to become more and more the best possible version of yourself.

A great life motto can help with that.

Get ready to choose a personal motto that will help you get close to your purpose and accelerate your growth in that direction.

Did A Narcissist Text You Some Crazy? 13 Ways To Respond

by Barrie Davenport

man sitting in pajamas texting how to respond to a narcissist text

If you’ve broken things off with a narcissist, you probably know what happens when you don’t respond to a narcissist text.

They might even double down on the toxic behavior just to punish you for breaking free.

They’ll use texting (and other means) to either provoke you or draw you back in whenever possible.

So, it pays to know what to look out for and how to respond.

After reading this post, you’ll also know when not to.

Wondering How Many Dates Before It’s A Relationship? Check Off These 11 Essential Milestones

by Barrie Davenport

You’ve been on a few dates with a potential new partner.

As far as you’re concerned, it’s going well — great, even!

But what about them?

After how many dates are you dating exclusively?

Are they feeling your vibe, or is it more casual on their end?

Do they see you as a potential mate or a friend with benefits?

Is it serious after five dates or 15?

How long do you date before becoming a boyfriend or girlfriend?

These things can get tricky.

So, to help you wade through the confusion, today we’re talking about the 10-date rule and the 11 milestones most people tick off before confirming that they’re in a relationship that’s going somewhere and not wading in a casual “situationship.”