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Independence is not merely about being able to provide for oneself and making decisions without external influence. It’s also about being able to set boundaries and knowing the parts of your life that are just nobody else’s business. You deserve to keep some aspects of your life private, and if people are expecting explanations, let […]
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In a world where spending time alone is often mistaken for loneliness and social isolation, not many people would often consider how helpful it is to take the time to clear their heads once in a while. While there are people who truly suffer full-blown monophobia, others just have a social aversion to being alone. […]
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A person with an intense personality embraces all their principles, emotions, values and thoughts so deeply that they’ll often be a reflection of what other people are afraid to be. They understand life on a different dimension than most others do, and this would often cause them to become social outcasts. If you’ve ever wondered […]
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Narcissists are not just selfish people: They completely lack empathy. They use people for their own personal gain and discard them when they no longer have use for them. The worst part? They are master manipulators. They know exactly what to say to make you think they love you, and what they need to do […]
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If there is one thing in this world that we never regret spending money on, it’s travel. Even if you have a bad experience – the hotel is not good, your luggage gets lost, or it rains the entire trip – you still come back from a trip with insight into yourself or the world […]
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Integrity is defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. People who show integrity are people we can trust. They make the best business partners, friends, and significant others. You know that when they say they are going to do something, they will follow through. You know that they will always […]
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In today’s society, telling someone how much they mean to us causes most of us great anxiety. Expressing emotion and letting someone know how you feel means making yourself vulnerable to rejection and feels awkward. The unfortunate thing is that hearing words such as “I love you”, “You are the most important person in my […]
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Sorry! – The word we are taught to say from the moment we learn to speak when we’ve done something we shouldn’t have. Sorry is just that, though – a word. What’s more important is the intention behind the person saying it, and this can vary quite a lot. While sometimes it is easy to […]
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It’s perfectly normal to want to do things for the people you care about. When you love someone, putting their needs before your own is not that hard of a task. This can become detrimental to your own health and happiness, however, if it is taken too far. If you are always doing what’s best […]
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Mature relationships are built on mutual trust, respect, and of course, love. They are two people sharing their lives together while also giving each other enough space to develop and grow. The relationship is not perfect, but each person is willing to put the work in to keep it going strong. Immature relationships, on the […]
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Everyone feels stuck sometimes, usually more than once in their lifetime. Whether it’s because you’ve been in the same job for too long or you simply haven’t broken from your regular routine in months or even years, your days can start to feel long and pointless. If you feel this way, it’s time to clear […]
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Relationships are hard work. Even the most compatible of couples who are deeply in love have to work at maintaining a healthy relationship. People are constantly changing and growing. We all go through hard times. Knowing exactly how to support your partner, while you also are going through similar things, is challenging. In a balanced […]