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13 Signs Of A One-Sided Friendship

two women looking at mountain, one-sided friendship

Are you starting to feel as if your friendship is taking more than it is giving you?

You willingly go the extra mile when your friend sends an SOS signal.

Yet, when it’s your time to ask for help, he or she is suddenly too busy to care.

Also, somewhere along the way, you’re the only one sending messages and planning get-togethers when you miss your friend.

Unfortunately, your friend’s hot and cold behavior often means that you’re stuck in a one-sided friendship.

It’s a relationship where you play the role of an attentive listener, advisor, and helper whenever the situation arises.

Your friend, on the other hand, is only on the receiving end.

Does any of this sound familiar?

61 Of The Best Journaling Ideas To De-Stress And Feel Happy

by Barrie Davenport

woman sitting at table outdoors journaling ideas

Sometimes, just allowing yourself to write whatever wants to come out is enough to get the words flowing, and daily journaling provides the perfect outlet for this.

But there are times when your brain goes as blank as the page in front of you. It happens.

This is why it helps to have a list of creative journal ideas handy.

The next time you find yourself looking for some journal entry ideas, I hope you’ll give this article another look (after enjoying it today).

With a list of journaling ideas at your disposal, you’re sure to find something to shake down whatever is blocking your writing flow.

Sometimes, it’s as easy as reminding yourself why you’re looking for things to journal about in the first place.

159 Romantic Things To Do With the One You Love

by Barrie Davenport

When we first meet a romantic partner, we spend a lot of time doing fun activities together and creating memories.

We believe this blissful stage in our relationship will last forever.

But with time, that initial euphoria wanes, life resumes its normal course, and we refocus on our everyday lives.

Once we are in our busy routines, we forget to schedule romantic things to do together as a couple the way we did in the early days.

However, studies have shown that there is a high correlation between couples having fun and having a happy marriage.

The more fun you have with your partner throughout your years together, the happier your relationship will be over time.

It is important to make positive memories with your partner to keep your relationship healthy and thriving.

7 Must-Know Masculine Energy Traits With Examples

by Barrie Davenport

Real masculinity isn’t toxic any more than real femininity is.

And it’s not about male vs. female.

You won’t necessarily find more feminine energy in a woman than in the man standing next to her.

The same goes for masculine energy.

It’s not about being “buff” or cocky or louder than the rest.

If you’re asking, “how do I tap into my masculine energy?” (because you do have it), this post is for you.

99 Of The Best Responses To A Compliment From A Guy

by Barrie Davenport

happy couple talking how to respond to a compliment from a gu

There you are, minding your own business, and some rando pays you a compliment.

Or maybe it’s someone you know.

And whether it’s sweet, strange, or just gross, you want to know what to say that will either encourage the guy or send him packing.

We’ve rounded up some winners, from cute replies to compliments that you like to effective responses to offer someone who sets off alarms in your head.

We’re covering all the bases.