It’s easy to get bitter and annoyed when someone doesn’t like you for no reason. It could be anyone–a co-worker, your spouse’s friend, or someone from your best friend’s circle. Usually, a person who dislikes you for no obvious reason is not a close friend. It’s an acquaintance who happens…
We all have had that one co-worker who always asks for favors, distracting you from work. Or a friend who has the habit of showing up at your door unannounced. Some of us also know what it’s like to be in a toxic relationship where your partner suffers from pathological…
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…
What Is a Social Battery? The Meaning This term stands for a person’s capacity to be involved in social interaction. In other words, it describes how much energy you have available for socializing. Everyone’s battery has a different capacity. How big your battery’s lifespan is depends on your basic personality…