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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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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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It’s easier than ever for people to get manipulated online. Online manipulation can happen via social media, email, phone calls, and texts. As with other forms of manipulation, it can be subtle and difficult to spot.
With the right knowledge, (more…)
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You’ve probably heard more times than not that your past defines you. It helps to mold and shape you into the person that you are today.
This is what the attachment theory is. The main idea behind the attachment theory (more…)
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Emotional invalidation can be extremely frustrating and disheartening, causing unwanted tension in relationships. When your partner dismisses, minimizes, or ignores your feelings, it can leave you feeling unloved and questioning. While it’s normal to occasionally miss the mark when it (more…)
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Have you ever wondered why the same issues seem to be present in all of your relationships, no matter how new or different they are? The problem may lie within your attachment style. Attachment styles are patterns we form as (more…)
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In a new relationship, you’re establishing a connection and learning about your partner. There’s a “honeymoon” phase where everything is sunshine, rainbows, and butterflies.
After being in a relationship for some time, nowadays, many people see non-divorced partners as a (more…)
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Attachment issues can create challenges within a relationship due to the difficulty of forming secure attachments. Your attachment style dictates how safe you feel in your relationship.
There are four attachment styles: secure, anxious, fearful-avoidant, and dismissive-avoidant. Your style is (more…)