To shut down a know-it-all, you must use logic and patience. People who think they know everything assume that you know nothing, so it’s important to stay confident. In every family or friend group, you have a pretentious personality. And to shut down a know-it-all, you must be willing to…
Did you know that the long-term effects of being lied to can seriously damage our mental well-being? Whether you have been told your bum doesn’t look big in that outfit, or your partner has been unfaithful behind your back; we have all been lied to at some point in our…
Have you ever met someone who seemed incapable of apologizing about anything? I think we all have. There are truths about people who can't apologize, and it may surprise you. Okay, here’s the truth about all of us. We all, every single one of us, have instances where we do…
Accusations of dishonesty can ruin a relationship, whether it is personal or professional. You have to have trust in any relationship, otherwise, the bond between partners becomes tenuous and weak. Anyone can suffer the psychological effects of false accusations in a relationship. It doesn’t matter if you are a confident,…
I was walking with a friend the other day and she turned to me and said “God, you’ve made a real mess of your face!” My skin has always been problematic. I have suffered from acne since the age of 13 years and even in my fifties, it hasn't gone…
Everyone knows about Vampires from books, movies, and television shows, and the dangers they pose. But there’s a different sort of vampire that can be even more dangerous, the energy vampire. And we are going to talk about how to deal with energy vampires in your life. Energy vampire definition…
Have you ever had an apology from someone and you felt it wasn't genuine? Did you feel the apology was made to shut you up, or to get out of an awkward situation? These are all signs of a manipulative apology where the person is not sorry at all. Manipulative…
Sympathy is something that’s truly appreciated when we go through difficult times. It reminds us that we’re not alone. But how can we tell if this sympathy is real? Have you been betrayed by a friend or a partner in a relationship? And when I mean betrayed, I’m talking about…
Have you ever had an apology that didn't feel sincere? Did you think at the time that it was a backhanded apology and you should not have accepted it? There are many reasons why a person doesn't want to apologise but feels they have to. They might want to get…
People who have no filter are those who just speak exactly what they’re thinking. However, sharing your every thought doesn’t come without repercussions. People who speak their minds have certain habits. Sometimes these habits are okay, and sometimes they’re annoying. For instance, I recently told three guys from the bowling…
