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,…
Jealousy is a destructive, all-consuming, toxic emotion. It feeds paranoia, ruins relationships and has a detrimental impact on those it touches. Jealousy stems from insecurity, resentment, or covetousness. But how do you deal with a jealous person? Perhaps they’re passive-aggressive or always nitpicking what you do. Maybe they lash out…
Has anyone ever described you as a polarizing person? What did they mean by that? Is it a good or bad thing? Polarizing person definition Polarizing people have robust opinions they are not afraid of sharing. They can appear passionate and heartfelt, but also abrasive and arrogant. It all depends…
Emotionally intelligent people have an unseen arsenal. Well, they have the ability to logically charm and reason their way through almost any issue. I think the major trick used by emotionally intelligent people is self-control. They have so much self-control that negative situations don’t automatically shake their deepest feelings. Arguments…
Jealousy is not limited to romantic relationships. It can be present in friendships too, and sometimes, it takes truly ugly forms. Fortunately, there are specific signs of a jealous friend that can reveal the truth. You can have a codependent friend who doesn’t like you to hang out with other…
It’s an awful feeling when someone doesn’t respect you, be it a friend, a co-worker, or a random person. But what if it’s someone in your family? This is when you need to learn how to deal with family members that disrespect you. When you have to face a sibling…
Unhealthy pride can cause a rift in relationships and a toxic environment. But there are ways you can humble an arrogant person and improve interconnection. There are certain things you can do to humble an arrogant person. If you are humble, these things may come naturally. However, some people who…