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Marriage is fascinating. Two independent individuals meet, fall in love, and agree to share their lives, challenges, and victories for the rest of their journey together. But what ordinary yet unique aspects of marriage can teach us about relationships? 1. Attraction to a Partner’s Natural Scent Did you know
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One of the biggest misconceptions about breakups is that they leave you shattered damaged, scarred, and beyond repair. It feels like your heart has been broken into pieces, and it will take forever to mend. Subscribe now But here’s the truth: our hearts don’t break. They expand. And
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"Throning" might sound like a trendy new term, but it actually describes an old pattern in dating. The term, gaining popularity among Gen Z, refers to dating someone mostly for the sake of status and boosting one’s self-esteem by association. Essentially, it’s about putting a partner
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One of the most troubling feelings for many people is the sense of a lack of control. When we feel helpless or think we can't change our situation, we often let outside factors control our choices. For some, this external reliance is overwhelming because we’re conditioned to
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One of the most shocking moments in a relationship with someone who has untreated narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is realizing that your partner doesn't care if you're in pain or hurt. This can be very difficult for most people to understand. How can someone who claims
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Decades ago, becoming a parent was almost an expectation. Today, some American politicians are criticizing women who choose not to have children. It’s important to recognize that remaining child-free isn’t unique to American women. Over the past 50 years, birth rates worldwide including in China, Japan, Europe, and
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Positive indicators, or “green flags,” are uplifting signs in a relationship. Many people focus on the negatives or "red flags," which can sometimes seem easier to notice. However, for couples in long-term relationships, paying attention to positive aspects can be crucial for lasting satisfaction. Relationship expert John Gottman
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About a year ago, amid all the ongoing issues in our world and some personal challenges, I decided to adopt a cat. He’s adorable: gray with stripes and a white belly. He’s also quite the character barely a year old, he's a kitten at heart in
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Handling a child's defiant behavior can be tough for parents, no matter how old the child is. While managing it can be challenging, the good news is that you can significantly reduce defiance within 10 days by focusing on a few core principles. The most effective approach combines
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Many human concepts don’t exist without words like the idea of gravity, a corporation, or a legal case. For most of us, it’s hard to imagine life without language, as our minds are filled with these abstract ideas that feel as real as physical objects. Almost all people
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Deeper communication goes beyond surface-level interactions and involves conversations that build trust, understanding, and connection in all relationships. It's about being present, listening carefully, and sharing openly. The goal is always to learn about and understand the other person in a more meaningful and impactful way. For example,
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Exploring the Puella Archetype: A Perspective from Jungian Psychology We often hear the advice: follow your passions and live according to your values. But what if you’ve lost your way? What if life feels meaningless? Examining this through the archetype of the "puella" in Jungian analytical psychology,