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They’re maintaining eye-contact and nodding slightly now and then. But are they really listening? Do they understand what you’re saying? Do they even care? This person is a textbook passive listener. You’re getting no real feedback from them. If you’ve ever asked the question, “Why is active listening so important?” it’s “conversations” like this one ...
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The difference between love and in love comes down to attraction — romantic, sexual, or both. When you’re both craving physical intimacy with each other, the feeling is indescribable. Words can’t do it justice. But not everyone feels that. Not everyone can. So, it’s essential to understand what love is apart from the romance and ...
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You are crazy about your significant other and want to be with him or her 24/7. The feelings are so intense that you’re wondering, “Am I in love?” Sure, maybe you have the physical symptoms of being in love — or some of them, at least. Does a racing heart, sleeplessness, euphoria, and a loss ...
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Experience has taught you that vulnerability, more often than not, is rewarded with pain. So, you keep your guard up. You don’t let people get too close. Pushing people away has become your default. And you tell yourself it’s better this way. When they eventually reject or abandon you, there’ll be less of an attachment. ...
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Do you sometimes struggle with low self-esteem? Do you engage in negative self-talk and neglect to praise yourself or show yourself love? Women have so many demands on them — work, family and home responsibilities, children, and other commitments we make thinking we can and should do it all and do it perfectly. Then we ...
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If someone asked you, “What’s your personal philosophy?” would you know how to answer them? You probably have some idea of what’s important to you, but have you ever created a statement that sums it up? Look at a list of personal values, and some will stand out for you. We all have different reasons ...
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What is a free spirit? And how do you tell a free-spirited person from one who is simply careless, thoughtless, or impulsive? True free spirits get that a lot. Too many people assume that if you’re free-spirited, you’re an immature, flighty little airhead who leaves chaos in your wake and doesn’t care how their actions ...
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Have you ever held off asking someone out until you know the other person is interested in you? Or have you held back showing interest yourself because you can't tell if the guy is attracted to you? Men and women often struggle to pick up on the involuntary signs of attraction, leading to some awkward ...
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I have felt shame. You have felt it too. It's that emotion when you want to tuck yourself into a tight little ball, roll into a dark corner, and disappear. You feel like a bad person who is unworthy, unlovable, and cast out. Shame feels like you've done something very, very wrong — so wrong ...
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You want to be happy with yourself and your life. Who doesn't? Maybe you're here because you're unhappy right now, and you're seeking some ideas to improve your happiness. There's good reason to look for ways to be happy. A growing body of research tells us happiness isn't just a lovely feeling — it's also ...
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Just thinking of their patronizing words makes your blood boil. You want to put them in their place. You want them to feel what you’re feeling. And who wouldn’t? No one likes being talked down to. They have it coming. More than anything, though, you want to handle this in a way that you won’t ...
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The memory of what they did still hurts. “How could they?” You doubt you’ll ever get over it. After all, how do you let go of resentment in a marriage — or between family members? Or against someone you once called a friend? And will the relationship ever truly recover? Letting go of resentment is ...
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To do your personality type justice, any list of INFJ hobbies should highlight those that honor both your creative genius and your desire to help others and lift them up, even when you’re feeling low (or especially then). If you’re reading this, maybe you need something to fan a low-burning flame or to remind you ...
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Do you take time every day to enjoy the small things in life? Most people don't at the time they happen — only in retrospect. You may naturally feel excited during big life events – weddings, newborn babies, first homes, job promotions, and so on – and I don’t mean to diminish their importance. However, ...
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It’s not your fault if you learned at a young age to measure your value by how perfectly you did something — or how perfect you looked. More than a few of us did. As you’ve no doubt experienced, anxiety and perfectionism go hand in hand. And letting go of anxiety is no easy thing ...
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Travelers often find themselves the victims of theft. Alone, tired and in unfamiliar surroundings, they are softer targets than the locals; and even those who travel on a shoestring can be preyed upon when visiting lesser-developed countries. Business people also can attract unwanted attention because, well, they can afford expensive stuff. Regardless of what you ...
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Some of the best conversation starters are “what would you do” scenarios. Ask a hypothetical question with friends, and you’re guaranteed some interesting answers. The goal here is to enjoy each other’s company while letting others see more of the way your mind works. To that end, enjoy our hypothetical questions list. You’ll see them ...
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The second date is scheduled and you’re excited — or maybe still a bit anxious. You may feel like you have exhausted your conversation ideas on the first date, but that's simply not true. You just need to be willing to go a little deeper. Second date topics of conversation allow you to explore each ...
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You never expected to be torn between two guys. This is the stuff of romance novels and reality TV. And with one or both of them pursuing an exclusive relationship with you, it’s time for a difficult choice. You’ve enjoyed your dates with both of them. The competition is fierce. When it comes to choosing ...
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You finally did it. You ended it. You left your abuser after years of manipulation, verbal assaults, control, and unkindness. Now it's time to face the stages of healing from emotional abuse. You had the courage to say, “Enough is enough,” and make the excruciating decision to say goodbye to this person you once loved, ...
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