I admit, I have ghosted a friend before, and I felt guilty about it, but I didn’t think about their feelings. When you want distance from a relationship, empathizing is difficult, but it must be difficult to be ghosted. You’re confused but can’t get answers. Your friend once valued you;…
Love is often portrayed as a whirlwind of passion, where emotions run high, and decisions come fast. Yet, in reality, relationships are rarely that simple. They ebb and flow, requiring patience, understanding, and a balanced rhythm. When doubts arise from insecurities, past experiences, or outside pressures, setting a healthy pace…
I don't know about you, but I need everyone to like me. Even if I don't like them! And if I think they don't like me, I'll analyze every interaction we've had to pinpoint where it (they) went wrong. But recognizing signs people don’t like you can be misleading. Some…
Some of us relish a good argument and others do whatever we can to avoid it. The problem is that many of today’s current events generate polarizing views, and we can often find ourselves whipped up into an argument with no end in sight. Ending an argument is challenging when…
Toxic people drag us down with constant criticisms, negative attitudes and bad behavior. Some are deliberate in their actions, taking enormous pleasure from wreaking havoc, whereas others seem blissfully unaware of their negative impact. It’s difficult to walk away or ignore toxic people if they’re family members or work colleagues.…
We spend around a third of our lives at work, so it’s important to get on with our coworkers. But what if your colleague is threatened by you and makes your life miserable? How can you tell? Why do they feel threatened? Before we get into the reasons, here are…
You're in the right place if you’re wondering how to respond to the silent treatment. Your reaction to this treatment is key to retaining your emotional health. When some people respond to the silent treatment, they react in anger. Most times, there is no understanding of where the treatment comes…
Do you know how to deal with toxic family members? Is there someone in your family that makes your life miserable? Regular readers of my articles on Learning Mind may know I grew up in a toxic family environment. My mother was cold and abusive, scapegoating my sisters, ignoring me,…