Sometimes, at the end of a long day, a long, warm hug sounds like all you need.
Other times, you just want people to respect your personal space and ask before they make any type of physical contact.
Touch is personal, after all.
And a hug is for you to give — not for anyone to take.
What comes to mind when you see “types of hugs”?
How many types of hugs could there be?
And what does each one mean?
You’re about to find out.
Should women be submissive?
It depends on who you ask.
Some people believe females are the so-called “second sex” and should demur to males.
Others find a woman being submissive as pleasant as a dirt pie.
Today, we’re breaking down the signs that a relationship is unbalanced and exploring whether women should be submissive.
So pull up a screen, grab your favorite drinks, and let’s do this together.
Keeping a relationship fresh and exciting doesn't require lavish vacations and expensive outings each week.
Simply letting your guy know that you are thinking of him and that you care about him can go a long way.
If you're in a relationship with a man and want your boyfriend to feel cherished and appreciated, try sending a few personal messages each morning.
To spice up your relationship, consider sending him flirty texts to make him smile or good morning messages that will keep you on his mind all day.
Have you ever been cornered by a friend who unloads their problems and leaves you feeling exhausted?
This type of one-sided venting, without reciprocation, is called emotional dumping.
If you don't recognize the signs, you can get caught in cycles of supporting emotional dumpers at your own expense.
Protect your energy and sanity by learning how to spot the signs of emotional dumping and set firm boundaries with gentle compassion.
You don't have to carry the weight of someone else's struggles.
How is your love relationship going? Is it more happy than unhappy — or is it the opposite?
When your love relationship is unhealthy and unhappy, it infects your entire life and your mental health.
Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and options to help couples in an unhealthy relationship — from courses to counseling.
But sometimes we don't recognize the signs of real trouble, even though we feel deeply unhappy, lonely, or confused.
It can also be hard to admit to ourselves and others that our relationship is anything less than perfect.
Acknowledging the problems forthrightly and seeking help to learn better relationship skills (or decide to end the relationship) is the only way to find peace of mind and regain happiness.