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Communication is at the heart of intimate human relationships, it is literally the foundation on which all else is built. The ability to communicate is an essential skill individuals must master if they are to enjoy close relationships, in fact the ability and the willingness to communicate have been found
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Emotional intimacy is frequently disregarded and thus difficult to establish because the other demands are not understood. Asking the proper questions during the dating stage can assist improve communication, make both partners feel appreciated and understood, and deepen the emotional and physical bond. Here are some important questions to consider
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We have normalized passive aggression and frequently aren't even aware that we are engaging in it. A straightforward description of passive-aggressive behavior is, expressing resentment, frustration, or dissatisfaction in indirect ways rather than openly communicating feelings. Here are 3 common behaviors: 1. Silent Treatment Refusing to talk or
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Just as a tree loses its leaves in the fall only to gain them back in the spring, so too are things that end in our lives. Clinging to the old will only delay your inevitable blossoming. Therefore, be willing to accept that sometimes things must end to allow for
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Time is both fleeting and infinite, it brings both challenges and blessings. The depth of experiences and emotions that time will usher in, suggesting periods of waiting with understanding that the tower must come down in order to start anew. One must respect the sanctity of change and transformation. It&
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When we emancipate ourselves from our upbringing including what people or society says, you grow as a person. I understand now that the only way one will be able to make the most of one’s qualities is to explore different environments. The crazy thing is, without knowing, you can
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As the year draws to a close, consider what true happiness means. Some people find enjoyment in owning and dominating, wanting to be on top. Others see it as freedom, individualism, and the capacity to chart one's own success. However, I believe if you truly want to be
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Emotional intelligence is a special quality that can be hard to find. In contrast to intelligence/knowledge, which is obtained from external sources, wisdom is gained from empathy and firsthand experience.
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Every part of our personality has a role to play in our lives, it is shaped by the aggressive and the peaceful, your bravery and fear, and your decisiveness and indecision. This duality within us is to protect our best interest, to fight when it’s time to, and to
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On social media, I came across a story of a well-known musician who got divorced due to an affair. He recently discussed the cheating scandals in an interview. His assertion: “I realized that I had not been living my truth for a very, very long time,” he shared. Ne-Yo acknowledged
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Hooking up seems to be the way people obtain relationship status, even if many prefer long-term relationships, but is this really the norm? And what effect does it have on the quality of relationships? According to research from Cornell and the University of Wisconsin, many low-to middle-class people started “having
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Do money and happiness go hand in hand? It is a widely held belief that those who are wealthy tend to be happier than those who are not. Let's now investigate the correlation between money and happiness. In a global survey, participants were asked to rate their level