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Should You Text Your Ex? Here Are The Dos and Don’ts Of Texting A Past Lover

It’s an age-old question: Should you text your ex?

Maybe you haven’t completely gotten over them, or perhaps you still have a few more things to get off your chest.

Whatever your reason for wanting to hit the send button, you are vexed and confused, wondering: What is the best course of action for messaging an ex?

Is there a time frame?

What about holidays and birthdays? Is it acceptable, then?

Well, you’re in luck because we’ve got all the answers below, plus tips on how to stop yourself from texting your ex.

Wondering If You Should Text Him? Here Are 17 Rules To Help You Know When You Should And Shouldn’t

by Barrie Davenport

Are you stuck in a texting dilemma?

Do you want to hit that ‘send’ button, but you’re unsure if it's the right move?

Texting can be tricky; what if you come off as too eager or, worse, needy?

Well, have no fear because we've got all the answers you need.

In this post, we’ll cover some rules to help you figure out when you should and shouldn't text him.

So if your thumbs are itching to type something out – read on!

You'll never look at texting the same again.

Pay Attention to Your Gut With These 27 Signs You’re Meant to Be With Someone

by Barrie Davenport

Gut-Feeling Signs You're Meant to Be with Someone

A gut instinct in relationships is too often assumed to be bad, like suspecting a partner is cheating.

It can also warn you when something just feels off.

But trusting your gut feeling about someone can span both positive and negative qualities, including helping to confirm that someone is a good fit.

It could be when something just “feels different” after a series of failed relationships or when you meet someone new and have that “this is the one” feeling.

Can you reliably trust your gut feelings in matters of love?

Let’s dig deeper to find out and look at some reasons to trust your instincts.

Are You A Sigma Male? 9 Tests To Help You Know For Sure

by Barrie Davenport

The range of male personality types is daunting – but they can help you know yourself better.

Most people are familiar with the concepts of Alpha and Beta males and their characteristics.

These established and studied traits define a man's personality and many of his behaviors.

However, in recent years, other trait categories have emerged.

And while they are not backed by hard science, they give us insight into different male personality types – offering clarity on the sometimes unexplainable male.

While the sigma personality designation is not a proper psychological trait, there is growing anecdotal evidence that the grouping has some validity.

Several modified personality tests are available online to determine if you are a sigma male.

These questionnaires usually detect signs of social interaction, self-autonomy, and independence.

15 Ways To Let Go of Anger When You’ve Been Wronged

by Barrie Davenport

Do you know how to let go of anger and resentment?

At some point, if you live long enough, someone will do or say something that hurts you. And when you’re in pain or deeply offended, it’s not so easy to just brush it off.

But if you’ve ever held onto your anger and held a grudge against the one who hurt you, then you know how much more pain it creates for you.

It solves nothing. It heals nothing. You’re just stuck, and the more you hold onto your anger — justifying it and defending it against all reasons to let it go — the more miserable you become.

So, how do you free yourself from it?

How do you release anger when you feel completely justified in holding onto it?

Is letting go of bitterness even possible when the person who hurt you isn’t even sorry?

Not only is it possible to get rid of anger, it's necessary.

Your own happiness depends on it. Releasing anger is not as difficult as you might think.