Whether platonic, romantic, or even professional, relationships are always dynamic and complex. It can be difficult to instill boundaries and make sure that everyone’s emotional needs are being met, especially when factors like narcissism and gaslighting are at play. Romantic relationships can get especially sticky, and it’s easy to overlook being in a toxic or… Continue reading Are You in a Tumultuous Relationship?
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How Does the Ghoster Feel After Ghosting Someone?
No one likes to be ghosted. Being cut off from all communication without a single word by someone you considered a friend or, worse yet, a romantic partner, can be demoralizing and downright traumatizing. And while it is hard for those on the receiving end of being ghosted to deal with it, there is also… Continue reading How Does the Ghoster Feel After Ghosting Someone?
5 Phrases To Shut Down Gaslighting
From gaslighting in a romantic partnership to medical gaslighting, it’s not easy to navigate the psychological minefield of manipulation. It can be hard to recognize the signs of gaslighting when you’re in it, and even more difficult to defend yourself. Because of this, we tapped in with some psychology experts to learn what the best… Continue reading 5 Phrases To Shut Down Gaslighting
Do You Have A Platonic Soulmate?
We tend to think of soulmates only in relation to love and romance, yet, some of the most impactful relationships in our lives are the ones we share with very specific friends. In reality, there is more to a soulmate than just a romantic coupling, and the absence of that romantic element is the core… Continue reading Do You Have A Platonic Soulmate?
25 Romantic Questions To Ask Your Boyfriend if You Want To Make Him Laugh
There’s nothing better than being able to laugh at the tiniest things with your significant other. A lot of people cite a sense of humor as one of the most important traits they desire in a partner. This does not necessarily mean that one needs to be a comedian. The ability to connect on that… Continue reading 25 Romantic Questions To Ask Your Boyfriend if You Want To Make Him Laugh
99 Great Questions To Ask When You’re Just Getting To Know Someone
Getting to know someone new can either be exciting or scary (thanks to modern day’s increasingly difficult dating norms). When you’re getting to know someone that you don’t have a history or a mutual connection with, conversations don’t always come as easily, so things can get very awkward very fast. One of the easiest ways… Continue reading 99 Great Questions To Ask When You’re Just Getting To Know Someone
How To Deal With Someone Always Deflecting
Picture this: over the smallest incident, like the dishes not being washed, you’ve stumbled into a full blown argument with someone. You can’t understand why they won’t just acknowledge it was their turn to take care of the chores and apologize so you can both just move on. Instead, they continue to evade accountability and… Continue reading How To Deal With Someone Always Deflecting
Are You Dealing With a Beta Male?
It seems like every other day, the internet is birthing new obscure terms for us to integrate into our daily language. In fact, “nepo baby” was officially added to the dictionary in 2023, showing the true power of the internet and our culture-shaping vernacular. Amongst many other terms bred from the digital space, “beta male”… Continue reading Are You Dealing With a Beta Male?
15 Subtle Signs of Gaslighting and 8 Strategies to Protect Your Mental Health
Gaslighting is a psychological tactic employed by individuals who seek to exert control and dominance over others. By distorting reality and sowing seeds of doubt, gaslighters undermine their victims’ sense of self, ultimately asserting influence and power. Unlike more overt forms of manipulation, gaslighting thrives in subtlety, leaving its victims questioning their own perceptions and… Continue reading 15 Subtle Signs of Gaslighting and 8 Strategies to Protect Your Mental Health
Let’s Get Deep Questions
Romance isn’t dead. It’s just tired. Or, rather, those who are in romantic relationships are probably tired. With the stress of work, scaling the career ladder, working on that side hustle, doing Pilates, and then walking the dog and playing with the cat … it’s no wonder most of us are tired at the end… Continue reading Let’s Get Deep Questions