After several toxic relationships, my friend Valerie finally met James. They have been married for ten years now. James is not the most physically attractive guy on the earth, but he is one of the most confident, yet humble, men I have ever known. You can see he has a healthy level of self-esteem. And I think that’s one of the reasons my friend still feels butterflies in her stomach when she sees him....

It’s kind of impossible to just ignore what others think, especially when you are trying to improve yourself, and want to be successful in all areas of life. Society raised us to look for the approval and validation of others in order to be happy and successful. However, this simply doesn’t work, for anyone. In fact, caring too much about what others think can actually hold you back from achieving your own goals and full potential....

It’s not easy to understand when someone is being passive-aggressive. Yet, we deal with this kind of behavior more often than we think. Passive-aggressive: a simple definition So, first of all, let’s define this word. As explained in Mayo Clinic, “Passive-aggressive behavior is a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them.” According to an article published on Medical News Today, passive-aggressive personality disorder (PAPD) causes people to communicate negative feelings and emotions subtly or passively rather than directly....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. In the 1980s and 1990s, researchers conducted studies to determine the subtle signs that a woman is interested in a man. They meticulously tracked the ways that humans show romantic interest in others with their non-verbal cues. The researchers selected locations for their research that were intended to draw single people in such as pubs, clubs, and coffee shops....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Have you ever thought about what unforgettable people have in common? I have. Many times. And there is one person who always comes into my mind, Marta, a friend of mine. I still remember when my friend John called me on a Sunday afternoon two years ago....

Once you have written a list of the things you have accomplished and a list of the things you could have done better in 2021, it’s a good idea to focus on the year that’s about to start. They say the best way to predict your future is to create it. So, why not taking a piece of paper and writing down some new year’s resolutions? Here are a few ideas that can help you start the new year fully motivated and upgrade your life....

When it comes to improving our relationships and people skills, conversation starters are a great tool because they help us break the ice and get to know others better. However, I’ve recently realized that follow-up questions are just as important, especially when talking to people who don’t open up easily. I have always been a shy introvert, and I don’t open up easily. However, I have noticed that when someone shows curiosity about me, my passions and goals — or anything that makes me tick — it’s easier for me to reveal more about myself....

My grandfather, who was like a father to me, passed away. He left an emptiness behind that I can hardly describe. It may sound trivial, but the only thing I can do now is focus on the good memories, and think about the unique and memorable person he was. He lived his life to the fullest, and always with a great sense of humor. After he left us, I’ve talked about him with my mother quite frequently....

When my friend Naina was dating Varun, she often came to me saying how unfulfilled she felt when she spent time with him. They were in an on-and-off relationship for a few months before they finally broke up and he married another woman. After reading a lot about the topic, I understood what was happening to Naina. Varun was breadcrumbing her. He made her believe he was into her and that he would one day start a long-term relationship with her, but he never acted on his promises in the end....

It’s not easy to define what pleasant means — especially when it’s used to describe people—because it’s subjective. However, we definitely recognize a pleasant person when they’re in front of us. These people have the ability to light up a room and to lift the mood of those around them. They are charming. Here are a few things they tend to do differently, that you can learn to develop a pleasant personality....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Gifts are a beautiful way to celebrate a relationship anniversary. That said, choosing what gift to give your romantic partner can be challenging, especially at the early stage of a relationship. Here are some 3 month anniversary gift ideas to surprise your partner and show how much you care about them....

If they say love is blind, there is a reason. Many people can’t see their partner’s faults when they’re falling in love with them; or they see those defects, but are unwilling to recognize them. And this is how many toxic relationships develop over time. Remember that Money Heist scene in which Raquel Murillo describes how her ex-husband slowly became abusive towards her? This is what she told the professor,...

Learning about attachment styles can be an important part of understanding ourselves, how we relate to other people, and how other people relate to us. Attachment theory has been around since the 1950s, and it describes the bonding process between children and their caregivers. Psychologists Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby theorized that what happens in the first five years of our lives will have a significant impact on our future relationships....

As explained in Better Help, This type of smile was named after Guillaume Duchenne, a French anatomist who studied many different expressions of emotion, focusing on the smile of pure enjoyment. He identified the exact facial movements that make this smile different from other types of smiles. What Makes This Smile So Attractive? As mentioned in Betterhelp, this type of smile is different from a fake smile in several ways....

Whenever I think back to the day I heard his name for the first time, I smile. I thought it was just the name of a new trending guru — and I was obviously wrong. Now, it surprises me how his teachings have become a turning point in my life. One day I was talking about personal development with some friends, and they mentioned the name of one of the most inspirational and influential figures of the last few decades, Jim Rohn....

We will also cover how a narcissistic relationship looks like and how you can take care of yourself. Narcissism is a prevalent buzz word right now. Particularly in dating and relationships, references to narcissists abound. Either there are more in existence than ever before, we’re simply more aware of them, or perhaps we’re attributing attitudes and behaviors to narcissism that have another explanation. What is a Narcissist? Technically, a narcissist is a person who has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)....

A few days ago, I came across an interesting discussion on Quora. It started with a simple question: Is it true that men are not attracted to women who are ambitious? I think this is one of those questions for which each person has a different answer. The discussion I read was around the answer a guy gave: Here are two comments he received. Answer 1: Answer 2: Can you see what happened here?...

How to tell him I like him? This is a question we have all asked ourselves at least once. Confessing your true feelings isn’t easy. In an ideal scenario, your confession leads to discovering his mutual feelings. You tell yourself this could happen. You have to shoot your shot, right? Yet, your overthinking brain reminds you of all that you risk by letting him know that you like him. You’ll risk rejection, embarrassment, and vulnerability....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. Most people think success depends on what we do, on how talented we are, or on our luck. While all these things can have an impact on our achievements, the reality is the foundation of our success is our mindset. Our mindset — and our core beliefs — can make or break us....

One of (if not the) best person to explain Stoicism is Ryan Holiday. Ryan is a bestselling author who’s published numerous books on stoicism, such as The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy. He’s also the host of the podcast The Daily Stoic. So, what is stoicism exactly? Ryan says: “The whole thing boils down to this one idea, ‘There’s some stuff that’s up to us, there’s some stuff that’s not up to us....