Archive for Relationships
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When you start a relationship, communication is one of its foundations. You look for shared interests, hobbies, likes, dislikes, and more to determine if you’re a good match. Over time, your communication grows, the relationship builds, and you start to (more…)
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All couples should strive to cultivate a secure attachment in their relationships. Signs of a secure attachment include comfort with intimacy and independence, healthy communication, strong emotional regulation, and respect for each other’s boundaries.
Some people find it easier to (more…)
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Childhood emotional neglect is exactly what those three words imply. Such children do not get the caregiving they require to thrive as infants and toddlers. One of the most challenging aspects of childhood emotional neglect is that kids can’t always (more…)
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Are you constantly putting others’ needs before your own? Do you find it hard to say “no” even when stretched thin? If you’re nodding along, chances are you’re a people pleaser. People-pleasing can be an insidious habit that slowly erodes (more…)
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In today’s collaborative work environments, you’re bound to encounter challenging personalities and interpersonal conflicts.
Almost everyone encounters challenging co-workers, from passive-aggressive colleagues to underperforming team members. Navigating these tricky situations can feel like traversing a minefield.
However, navigating workplace conflicts (more…)
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Feeling uncertain about what you want in a relationship? That’s okay! No one truly ever knows what they’re looking for until they find it. Exploration of relationships can be fun and exciting, but a little daunting as well.
Understanding your (more…)
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What is the secret ingredient to a lasting relationship? Emotional intelligence, also known as “EQ.” This quality isn’t quite the same as your IQ. But it can be just as important to your relationships, whether familial, platonic, or romantic. When (more…)
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A trauma bond is a type of emotional attachment that forms in an abusive relationship. A common feature of these bonds is that they can look very different on the outside from how they feel for the people in the (more…)
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When you find your person and fall in love, the next step is often getting married. After saying those wedding vows, you’re ready to start your happily ever after. You establish your household, merge your finances, and start family planning (more…)
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Infidelity can be a deeply painful and disruptive event in a family. While it primarily affects the couple involved, its impact extends far beyond the relationship, often leaving children feeling confused, hurt, and uncertain about their future. Parents struggling through (more…)