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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 observed charming people? They always have an exciting story to tell, and they have that seemingly innate ability to make you feel at ease in their company. It seems some people were simply born like that. When they enter a room, everyone notices their presence....

Unlike many questions you find on the Internet, these conversation starters are spontaneous and don’t sound forced or unnatural. Years ago, I went for a coffee with my friend Elsa, and she invited a friend, Laura. The moment Elsa went to the ladies room, Laura and I had a conversation, which ended up being full of awkward silences. This probably happened because we were both shy. If you’re anything like me, you might have experienced awkward situations in which you were in front of someone, probably a new acquaintance, and both of you had no clue what to say....

We assign a lot of words to other people, particularly women. We label them as narcissists, we call them crazy. And we judge their value based on their appearance, sexual behaviors, and dating history. Misogyny is one reason, but the other is that pop psychology doesn’t always factor in actual psychology, or the study of human behavior. When we better understand why people do what they do, we develop more compassion for them....

“I love you” to me feels like a warm blanket being thrown over my shoulders on a rainy day. Or sometimes it feels like a flame I never want to extinguish. Other times it’s like a small, sweet butterfly flying in my chest. Hearing “I love you” always feels different—but saying it can also be in more than just one way. Sometimes you don’t use those words at all. Other times they don’t even feel enough....

Crushes are quite accurately named. They are, in fact, crushing. They’re fun at first when it’s all butterflies in your stomach and stars in your eyes. It’s only later when those pleasant feelings in your stomach turn into heartburn and anxiety and the stars in your eyes become question marks in neon lights as you try to figure out if the person you’re crushing on actually likes you back. If you’re in the throes of a crush and have been for some time, it may be time to let her in on the secret....

When you’re an empathetic person, people will come to you with their problems. Sometimes you will listen to several people a day and have numerous problems to sort through. This can really weigh a person down. Some of us have difficulty separating ourselves from the terrible news we heard and it haunts us with every step of our day. The burdens of others that we have heard about throughout our lives build up until we become completely depleted....

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, which means that The Truly Charming may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links, at no additional cost for you. My girlfriend and I had no idea what we were doing when we started dating. She lives in Italy and I’m in the United States. How did it work? Is it possible to have a good long distance relationship (LDR)?...

However, if you don’t try to understand and control that feeling, it can damage your relationship in the long run. The feeling of jealousy may arise when we think our partner is feeling attracted to someone else or spending time with someone who got their attention. The situation may worsen when if feel the other person is a threat – for example, due to their charm and good looks. If you’re in a relationship and find yourself feeling jealous from time to time, it could be for one of several reasons....

What Does LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA Stand For? When you see the “+” at the end of LGBTQ, you should know it includes a wide variety of sexuality types. For an already-marginalized population, some critics think that it’s better to use the full, inclusive acronym rather than relegating many of the identities to a symbol. Lgbtiqcapgngfnba stands for: LesbianGayBisexualTransgenderIntersexQueer/questioningCuriousAsexualPansexualGender NonconformingGender FluidNon-binaryAndrogynous Whether you find the acronym over the top or better representative of human sexuality is up for debate, but let’s break down all the different types of sexual and gender expression represented here....

A simple Google search on sexual attraction in women will tell you that a woman flipping or touching her hair is a sign of her desire. If she licks her lips, she’s into you. If she leans forward, she wants your body. It’s all nonsense, of course. Many of these articles are based on opinion rather than science. They might be how the authors personally perceive or even express attraction and desire, but it’s not universal....

Empathic skills are usually viewed as either a blessing or a curse, depending on one’s perspective. Being able to intuit and feel the emotions of others can be taxing, but it also has great potential to improve our relationships, heal others, and even help us walk through the world with wisdom. In the past, I’ve explored the dangers of the Dark Empath, a person possessing the traits of an empath along with the dark triad traits of narcissists....

We all dream of it. We all dream about finding our perfect match, our soul mate. At least once in our life, we all met that person we hoped — and believed — was the one, only to realize later we were just projecting our idea of perfect partner onto someone we barely knew. Finding someone compatible with us can be hard. Really hard. That’s why we go through difficult relationships....

A few weeks ago, I published a poll on Instagram, asking users what kind of book they would buy. They had the following three options: A book that would help them better understand relationships;A book that would help them build the best, most attractive version of themselves;Or a book that would teach them to build the life of their dreams. The majority of people answered they would buy a book that explained to them how to build the most attractive version of themselves....

Have you ever been asked whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert and your response was it depends? Do you feel like your mood plays a huge role in your behavior? Do you often shift from extreme extroversion to extreme introversion? If you answered yes to these questions, you might be an omnivert. Now, the question is: what is an omnivert? Ambivert vs. Omnivert: What Are the Differences? The main difference between ambiverts and omniverts is this: Also, ambivert is a more widely recognized and accepted term in psychology....

Looking at romantic relationships through the lens of attachment theory can be revealing. In fact, so many of what we perceive to be relationship failures can be attributed to reactions developed as a result of our early attachment styles. Suddenly, we see clingy, distrustful, and avoidant partners in a different, hopefully kinder, light. We may also see ourselves and our role in relationships anew. Attachment theory suggests that the way we experienced safety and caretaking before the age of 5 can have lifelong implications for our relationships....

It feels great when you know you have someone you can trust and consider a brother or sister. Perhaps that’s why they say your friends are the family you choose. However, it’s not always easy to tell if a friendship is genuine. What follows are seven signs of a good friend. 1. A Good, True Friend Makes You Feel Understood Feeling understood is one of our basic, most important needs....

It’s not always easy to understand if someone values us. Sometimes people send mixed signals, and that often generates confusion. One day you feel important to them, and the next day you have doubts, many doubts. However, the fact that we perceive mixed signals from someone doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t value us. They might be having a bad day, or a bad week. It’s also true that sometimes mixed signals mean we’re not as important as we hoped to that person....

These are questions we receive a lot. Trying to figure out when to text can be as baffling as trying to read tone and intention into one. You might be afraid of how you’ll be perceived if you reach out and equally afraid that you might screw things up if you make the wrong choice. Over-thinking it is likely, and if you go too far on that train of thought, you might get stuck considering your options rather than acting on them....

There are some pretty obvious clues that a man wants you. Sometimes, he’ll say it straight out, which is less of a sign and more of a direct come on. An erection is also a not-so-subtle sign of his sexual attraction. But can we talk about the less subtle signs you just might overlook? Signs He Wants You Badly Sexually Let’s be honest. If you’re really not sure if he’s into you, he probably isn’t....

Some people seem to be effortlessly likable. As a consequence, many of us often wonder if they were just born like that or if they learned the behaviors that, over time, helped them become so charming and well-liked. The answer is maybe some people were born like that, while some weren’t; however, that’s not what truly matters. What you should focus on is the idea that, as Brianna Wiest mentioned in Forbes, likability is a skill you can develop over time....