“True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation.” – Ken Poirot People are not always civil. Sometimes, they can get quite nasty with the things they do, although they are not always very obvious…
Quarrels are a natural part of relationships. Making up is always the best part. Maureen Johnson All couples have fights. This is also true of other relationships in our lives. It’s likely that we will fight with those around us…
No person is an island, and we all need help and support from others sometimes. However, when we ask for help, we need to be mindful of the ways in which we do so. Sometimes, framing things in a different…
I believe it’s strikingly important to remember that when you know better, you can do better. With higher levels of awareness, you can make smarter choices. And the more clarity you get as to who you want to become, the…
Anger is a very important emotion. It is a feeling that helps us see and recognize that something is wrong. It inspires us to fight and defend ourselves and others. However, anger that appears too often can wear us out…
Other people have whole worlds inside their heads, and it’s not easy to understand them. Why do they do certain things? What makes them like and dislike us? What can we learn from this individual? To have satisfying social relationships…
A bad first impression or a bad reputation can become huge issues. They can make other people regard you with suspicion or distrust. A bad reputation can even follow you around and mess up with opportunities in other areas, because…
There are few things as difficult as accepting that you are wrong. It feels unpleasant, but it can also be hugely important. If we cannot admit a mistake, we also can’t fix it or improve. Admitting it is not always…
Learning is a process that doesn’t stop. But beyond learning, there are two important processes that we also need to be aware of and practice consciously: unlearning and relearning. To move forward, we need to be able to practice these…
There are some phrases that you should avoid. They can undermine your confidence in yourself and also make you appear weak to others. They can make your words sound indecisive and unconvincing, so that you have a hard time talking…
