Entering a negotiation can be daunting, especially if you dislike confrontation or worry that your wants won’t align with the other person. The good news is that you can avoid that by creating win-win situations in your relationship. It does not have to be a zero-sum interaction where one person wins at the expense of…
5 Signs You’re Outgrowing a Friendship (and why it’s okay)
The bond that we share with friends is a special one. But unfortunately, not all of them last forever. Some friends evolve with you, while others go in a different direction. And that’s not in our control. If you feel that certain friendships may have run their course and you’re unsure if it’s possible to…
The Different Types of Attraction and How to Recognize Each One
We often associate the word attraction with someone’s physical appeal, but there’s far more to attraction than meets the eye. While all of us experience attraction, it can be tricky to understand. Just like there’s no single way to love, there is no single way to be attracted to someone. Knowing the different types of…
Types of Relationships: How to Choose Ones That Are Right For You
Relationships are the bedrock of life. Healthy and meaningful connections ground us. As we get older, it becomes harder to find and nurture them. Once we find a partner, they and our children come first, and other relationships become “nice-to-haves.” But there are plenty of opportunities to connect, and you don’t have to be limited…
The Halo Effect: How it Influences Our Relationships (and why it matters)
All of us judge people by their appearance. From hairstyle to posture, we look at everything to build a picture of them in our minds. By nature, we’re prone to taking people at face value. It’s convenient, and it’s an instinctive response to determine trustworthiness. First impressions count, but we must know that our judgments…
5 Types of Friends You Need (And Don’t Need) in Your Life
Friendships are essential for our wellbeing and bring out the best in us. Many of us have experienced the benefits of joyful connections, but we still struggle to find the right types of friends. Becoming aware of the blocks will clear the pathway to finding kindred spirits. Learn about the types of friends you need…
6 Types of Toxic People Who Drain Your Energy
We all have to deal with toxic people in our lives. They can’t be entirely avoided, whether they be a boss, parent, or coworker we can’t stand to collaborate with. While nothing is ever ideal and some degree of compromise is needed, we need to be clear about how much we’re willing to put up…
5 Ways to Overcome Feeling Isolated and Alone
We’ve all felt lonely at certain points in our life. As social creatures who need the support and love of a community, we need to reach out to others and be open to receiving help from them. Not doing so can have a negative impact on our health and wellbeing. There are several ways we…
How to Graciously Deal with Rude People
In our culture where rudeness is celebrated as the “new cool,” we find ourselves having to respond to rude behavior more often than we want. The key to dealing with rude people in understanding where they are coming from and managing our own emotions when we feel triggered by them. Learn four effective ways that…
The Importance of Having Emotional Connections
Emotional connections with friends, family, pets and romantic partners feed our soul. But in our fast paced world, it’s becoming increasing harder to people with whom we can have real, emotional connections with. Each person has their own idea of what an emotional connection looks like, but some common characteristics apply to everyone. Knowing these…