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We have to drop our “me vs. them” mentality.
How to let someone down gently
You’ll never get anywhere until you start trusting yourself and your intuition.
Let go of these things for a happier 2021
In order to build a life you can thrive in, you have to believe that you’re worthy.
You’ve fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t have
Before getting into a serious relationship we should always ask serious questions.
Your inner child needs to be healed
How to protect yourself from an emotionally draining person
Our relationships are always in a state of change
You don’t need to get rich. You need to build wealth.
Don’t make the wrong resolutions if you want 2021 to be better than 2020.
The passive-aggressive habits you need to drop for a happier life
The manipulative behaviors you’re confusing with love
This doesn't sit right with me.
The obvious signs that someone is avoiding you
Your negative motivation patterns are holding you back
Are you determined to improve your life in the new year?
How to heal after surviving a narcissistic parent
The new year’s resolutions you have to stop making
Has weight gain thrown your relationship into a tailspin?
Christmas is cancelled and this is how you’re going to survive it
Childhood trauma forces us to fit ourselves into boxes.
The gifts your relationship really needs this year
Gaslighters are manipulators who prey on your emotions and destroy our happiness.
Does this apply to genuinely helpful links that expand on the topic being explored?
Becoming a parent requires a lot more than a big ego and a personal desire.
Last-minute affirmations to help you deal with holiday stress
Getting your life on track in 2021
It’s impossible to build a happy life with someone who is totally self-absorbed.
When someone you love is an addict
We have to find better ways to heal our emotional injuries
The best ways to reduce family fighting over the holidays
Happy relationships require partners who want what’s best for one another.
Why your weight gain has nothing to do with their distance
Are the little arguments in your relationship beginning to escalate into larger conflicts?
The best conflict resolution techniques for couples
When creeping intuition turns into justified suspicion — it’s proof that they’re hiding something…
Signs you may be dating a narcissist
Lines should have been drawn the minute it was heard.
The Essential Ingredients For a Loving Partnership
Are you a difficult person to deal with?
Thanks so much! And thank you for reading. Hope it helps you have a better year next year.
Your relationship with sex is ruining your relationships with other people.
The telling signs you’re not feeling sexually satisfied
Why being content and being happy aren’t the same thing
Why some families fight more than they laugh
Hey - thank you! That's very kind. And thank you for reading.
Thank you so much, that really means a lot!
In order to control our lives we have to control our emotions
I’m determined to be the top self-help writer on Medium by the end of 2021
The anxiety-inducing habits you need to let go of in 2021
This is How You’re Going to Heal Your Childhood Trauma
The 8 Beliefs Which Prevent You from Getting Rich
That's a brilliant way to look at things.
The 5 best ways to adapt to change
Thank you very much - and thank you for reading!
Your self-help articles are toxic and sexist
How to handle stress as a full-time caregiver
The moral divides in this country are going to take a long time to heal.
The 10 Keys to Improving Our Intimate Relationships
The 5 Best Ways to Create Your Own Success Story
Our relationships thrive on intimacy.
How to spot a self-absorbed person
You may be outgrowing your friendships
The Planners You’ll Actually Want to Use in 2021
I used to think the same, really.
Thanks! And thank you for reading.
The 5 most common ways we weaponize parenthood
Improving our relationships over the holidays
The 5 Resolutions We Should all set for 2021
The difference between being content and being happy
How to heal after the loss of a relationship
Sex is just another tool to the narcissist, and it’s one they wield gladly and often.
Regulating our emotions for a better quality of life
Loving yourself is absolutely necessary
Are you actually ready to become a parent?
What is gaslighting and how can you stop it?
Falling in love with the wrong person
The warning signs of an emotionally unhealthy relationship
Loving someone vs. loving the idea of them
The dating rules that are holding you back
Thank you so much. And thank you for reading!
Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey to healing.
Every relationship is different
Essential ingredients for a loving partnership
Choosing whether to leave or stay
Always Bring Your Shopping in Before Dark
So let me get this straight...
Their micromanipulations are ruining your happiness
Grieving the death of a partner or spouse
You’ve fallen in love with the wrong person
The common traits of high-achievers
The best ways to improve your adult child-parent relationship
Or maybe we could all learn and accept that motherhood is a CHOICE and it’s one her daughter…
Questions you should always ask before getting into a serious relationship
Coming together as a couple this holiday season
Practice patience to lead a happier life
You don’t love yourself enough
What to do when you’re feeling stuck in your relationship
The parenting styles which help create well-adjusted adults
How to deal with feelings of sadness
The 5 best ways to adapt to change without freaking out
The core emotional needs that everyone shares
Letting go of our need for control
What to do when you and your partner are on different emotional levels
Connecting across the distance this holiday season
Recharging your emotional battery
The best ways to overcome moral differences
Being more mindful within our relationships
Dealing with failure the right way
The best ways to increase intimacy in your relationship
You’re outgrowing your friendship
Setting boundaries with your family the right way
Thank you for sharing this - it's always very brave to declare you're a childfree woman in this…
How to tackle your envy once and for all
Spotting the signs of a fake apology
You need to stop delaying your growth
Undeniable signs that they’re hiding something from you
What to do when they aren’t ready for a relationship
I have also written about that subject (and probably even linked to those articles in the above…
You shouldn’t cheat on your partner and this is why
The dark side of having a positive personality
Thank you so much. I’m glad you found it helpful.
How to hold space for someone the right way
Some of the reasons you’re feeling so sad
The Best Ways to Deal with an Insensitive Person
The qualities you should be looking for in a long term partner
Your relationship is putting your health at risk
How to prevent major conflicts in your relationship
There’s one person here who looks unbalanced and out of touch, and it isn’t me.
The emotional injuries that scar us for life
What to do when they push you away
Thanks for reading! You make a good point. But I ask you this:
The accidental trauma you didn’t realize you were living with
Dropping your “me vs. them” mentality once and for all
Thank you for describing so much of the rage I felt watching this show.
Stop letting them push your buttons
Changing your relationship beliefs the right way
What an incredibly powerful response.
Thank you so much! I hope your listeners find it helpful.
The secret shame of a childhood etched in sickness and poverty
Cultivate charisma to open more doors for yourself
When it’s time to be concerned about your relationship
Strange, as it was written by a married 30-something.
Saying goodbye to your relationship
Stop rushing your relationship before you destroy it
Your partner is trying to isolate you
The core personality traits of successful female entrepreneurs
Become a better listener to empower your relationships
You have to stop projecting in your relationships
Dealing with toxic guilt for a brighter future
How to shift your mood quickly and effectively
You don’t talk to me like a dog, sir. You don’t like the content – go create some of your own.
Improve your personality to boost your happiness
The easiest ways to improve your relationship
The best ways to manage stress in your relationship
If you were parented this way you’re more likely to be abused
You’re not compatible and this is why
How to forgive someone after a major betrayal
The bad habits that are destroying your happiness
Are you in an unhealthy relationship?
How many transgender people have you spent time with? Trick question: 0.
The most common mistakes we make in our relationships
The unmissable signs someone is falling for you
How to stop being a prisoner to the past
The subtle warning signs of covert narcissism that you probably missed
Be a good friend to build better friendships
What it takes to make a relationship work
Sending you lots of good vibes and hope for positive healing.
Signs your relationship is suffering from boredom
You’re not really in love with them.
Why you feel the need to over-apologize
They’re looking for a reason to leave
The best ways to embrace uncertainty
Re-building your self-esteem will change your life
This is why you keep getting ghosted
The subtle signs you’re going the wrong way in life
Get comfortable setting sexual boundaries
The differences you need to confront in your relationship
Your need for perfection is ruining your life
Building up your mental resilience
It’s time to cut ties with your toxic mother
They do not want what’s best for you
All the things your inner child needs to hear you say
How PTSD affects our intimate relationships
Letting your inner child out to play
They’re being insincere and this is how you can tell
The best ways to deal with resentment in your relationship
The best ways to survive the constant negativity
Your relationship is beyond saving
How to feel more connected to your partner
Dealing with a passive aggressive partner
You’re looking for all the wrong things in love
Your anger is ruling your life
You should read the entire piece before vomiting negativity all over it, and a genuine attempt to…
It’s time to care for yourself (as much as you care for others)
How to be a more supportive partner
I’m holding a dead girl’s journal
The dangers of letting your skin grow too thick
How to have healthier arguments
The best ways to support a loved one who is struggling with mental illness
The best ways to detach from a loved one
Why we sabotage good relationships
You need to overcome your savior complex and this is why
The boundaries every relationship can benefit from
The common tactics of master manipulators
The reason we fall for abusers
Thanks for reading - I'm so happy the article was helpful.
Thank you for reading! Hope you're still going strong.
If you think that's toxic - you're in for a very rough life.
The best ways to deal with rejection
It's baffling that we have to honor deals made with murderers who lie, confess to lying and to…
Your relationship is rooted in lust not in love
The many benefits of re-parenting yourself the right way
The undeniable signs you’re in an abusive relationship
The signs of emotional detachment you might be missing
This is why you’re struggling to find love
Your quick reference guide to building better relationships
This is why you’re falling out of love
The best ways to deal with a toxic sibling
This is what true compatibility looks like
Your relationship with sex is ruining your relationships with other people
The deal breakers you should never tolerate
It’s time for a renaissance in historical fiction
It’s time to grow up (and stop acting like a child)
Insecurity is destroying your relationship
It’s time to admit that they’re emotionally unavailable
Those are very powerful conversations to have.
That is very, very true. Best of luck to you in your journey of discovery. Thank you for reading!
These are the signs your friendship is becoming something more
I’m so glad it was helpful for you. Thank you for reading!
Thank you! And thank you for reading!
Stop running away from your anger
Best of luck to you in all your writing endeavours.
Taking them back is the worst thing you can do
Thank you for reading! I’m glad you found it helpful.
You aren’t ready for a serious commitment (and this is why)
This is what your cold feet really mean
Really great read - and sadly what so many of us know too well.
Your emotional intelligence is more important than your IQ and this is why
The relationship drama you’re far too old for
It’s important to explore your sexual compatibility
Are they actually your soulmate?
Signs your adult child-parent relationship is toxic
The relationship doubts you should never ignore
It sounds like you made a wise choice — and the best one for everyone involved.
Why being single is one of the best things that can happen to you
Thank you – and thank you for reading.
You’re the toxic person in your relationship
When the person you love is in love with someone else
Finding your place in the friend-zone
Accept it: You’ve been ghosted
The benefits of friends with benefits (and the pitfalls to avoid)
Out for the day in a pandemic. Again – convenient.
Well done Googling half a day later.
This piece is spectacular. Thank you for sharing this. Heartbreaking and eye opening.
Name them off the top of your head, then.
They’re not serious about you and this is how you can tell
Stop chasing love (and start chasing your joy)
This was such an incredibly moving piece. Thank you for sharing this.
Your relationship is more work than it’s worth
You’re in a codependent relationship and these are the signs
Dealing with a sense of entitlement
This is why you’re clinging to a relationship that’s dead in the water
All the emotional work is wearing you down
Are you missing these warning signs of a toxic partner?
You clearly didn’t read the article.
How to find your feet in the midst of uncertainty
Everything I cannot do according to men
Yes. Your inaction is also racism, white people.
Managing our relationship expectations the right way
Tips for connecting across differences
That would be why I encourage the reader – time and time again – to honestly assess what their…
It’s unfortunate that you feel this way.
Really enjoyed this and needed to hear it today.
Now is the moment to overcome your confirmation biases
He has 100% been doing the best that he can to emulate Hitler’s rise to power right down to being a…
What your urge to cheat is trying to tell you
Thank you. Glad to hear it was helpful. Thank you for reading!
Let go of other people’s baggage and focus on your own journey
This is why you keep going back to the same toxic relationship
How to find inner peace in the chaos right now
Stop being an emotional punching bag before it destroys your life
Signs your new partner is a bad fit
It’s true love and this is how you can tell
Clear out the emotional clutter to improve the quality of your life
Having better sex in the age of social distancing
The most toxic types of partners (and how to avoid them)
The mental health myths that are keeping you unhappy
That’s very kind. Thank you for reading!
The best ways to talk to your partner about sex
Let these habits go if you want to build happier families
She was pimped and abused by her boyfriend while he lead a double life
Overcoming our jealousy to build stronger relationships
You’re asking too much from your partner in the bedroom
Happy it provided some insight.
Becoming more mindful of the news we ingest
I suggest you take your advice, take a step back, and re-read the article – rather than dismissing…
Learning how to manage narcissistic injury and rage
The worst ways to deal with narcissistic abuse
The subtle signs of depression that you might be overlooking
How your personality changes after surviving narcissistic abuse
If you want to be seen you have to live loudly and authentically
Cheaters: This is how you’re going to bounce back from your infidelity
Thanks so much. And thank you for reading.
The worst relationship advice you can give (or receive)
How to handle a friendship that’s turned toxic
How to cultivate more acceptance in your life
When your friendship crosses the line into infidelity
You need to start setting limits and you need to do it now
Hi Brandon – thanks for reading.
How to navigate online dating the right way
Getting unstuck in your life and your relationships
Creating more mature relationships in adulthood
Taking back power in an off-balance relationship
How your anxiety is impacting the way you make decisions
The habits that are pushing your partner away
These are the signs they’re the wrong person for you
The common warning signs that your relationship is heading for failure
Your relationship isn’t going to work out and this is why
I miss the sound of rain on leaves
The cost of conforming and giving up on authenticity
The strange emotional ups and downs we’re experiencing in quarantine
Safeguarding yourself from narcissistic rage
Signs that you were emotionally neglected or abused as a child
Finding hope in failed relationships
The hard-to-deny signs that your partner isn’t being faithful
Getting closer to the people we truly care about
When your big awakening is really just narcissism
Personal space can help enhance your relationship
That’s a very astute observation, and one so many of us should take to heart.
The best ways to stop being so selfish
First of all, it absolutely was a critique — and a flimsy one at that.
Allow yourself to grieve important losses
The most common behaviors that destroy our relationships
Don’t let your opportunities become infidelities
Stop feeling guilty about feeling good
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for reading. Best of luck in your journey.
The best ways to prevent conflict while self-isolating
Your partner should never ask you to make these compromises
If that’s your take, I would suggest you re-read the article again.
The best ways to resolve longterm conflict in your relationship
Combatting loneliness and frustration as a remote worker
Dealing with fear and uncertainty in uncertain times
How to effectively use escapism in the age of social distancing
Trans women are women and I’m not sure why we keep having this conversation, Karen
Conflict is coming and this is how you’re going to manage it
What to do when you’re the abusive partner
Thanks. Next time, feel free to leave a private note instead of a public one.
Thank you. And thanks for reading!
Don’t push your positive thinking too far
Physical attraction requires a lot more than physical beauty
These are the types of relationships that you should avoid at all costs
Thanks — I’m glad you found it helpful.
Don’t let your apathy overwhelm your empathy
Thank you. And thanks for reading!
Stop letting your partner take advantage of you
Start sticking up for yourself and do it now
Wow. The level of stupidity here is way too high.
How to thrive despite the chaos
How not to be a d*ck on Medium
You need to feed your empathy right now and this is why
Learning to live beyond our narcissistic parents
It’s time to gut-check and this is how you’re going to do it
Maintaining a happy relationship in the age of social distancing
This is how to confront that toxic family member
You’re not crazy. You came from a dysfunctional home.
Dealing with disillusionment in your relationship
It’s time to break up with your partner and this is why
Thanks so much. And thank you for reading.
Start letting go of your past if you want to control your future
Keeping calm in the age of COVID-19
If you want to restore your relationship try using empathy
How to be happy when you least expect it
Heal your emotional pain so you can be who you were meant to be
The best ways to start busting your loneliness
What adopted adult children want you to know
Seeking new writers and submissions
Thanks for your kind words and thanks so much for reading!
Stop waiting for the world to rescue you
If you want to care for others you need to care for yourself first
The basic traits of narcissism that everyone needs to understand
You’re finally recovering from your toxic childhood
They don’t love you and they never will
Understanding your relationship addiction so you can find happiness
If you’re going to love someone do it unconditionally
Thanks for reading. Glad it cast a light for you!
The best ways to stop taking everything so personally
Because that’s not what this article was about.
Deal with that family bully before they further undermine your happiness
You can learn how to fail upward too
This is the sign you’ve been waiting for. That new opportunity isn’t for you.
Having hard conversations the right way
If you know someone is struggling don’t wait to help
Thanks for reading. I’m glad it was helpful! Happy healing.
What having feelings for someone really means
Let go of emotional baggage to improve your relationships
The 5 conflict weapons that will destroy your relationship
The most insidious types of passive aggressive behavior
Dealing with a backseat parent
Thanks so much! And thanks for reading. Happy healing.
Are you really asking too much?
Thanks. Happy healing to you. Good luck with your meditations.
Thanks so much! I’m glad that it helped. Happy healing.
You’re welcome and thanks for reading. Happy healing and getting back to YOU.
The common fears that hold people back (and how to deal with them)
This is why they complain about your articles instead of writing their own
Handling things with your partner’s family after a breakup
Resolving childhood neglect as an adult
This Is Why You’re Actually Afraid of Being Successful
Thanks and thank you for reading. Good luck to you on your journey back to being whole.
How to process family estrangement
The Subtle Art of Failing Upwards
Your relationship is toxic and this is why
You’re being too hard on yourself
Are you really ready for a committed relationship?
You shouldn’t settle for less and this is why
This is how you recover from infidelity
It’s time to breakup with that toxic family member
Thank you. And thanks so much for reading. Happy healing and good luck.
Thanks for reading! Happy healing.
When it comes to breakups revenge isn’t the answer
Get out of the zombie zone to get into a fulfilling relationship
Use a 30 day challenge to conquer your goals
Find peace by tackling the unfinished business in your life
The natural seasons that every relationships passes through
I’m having trouble functioning today because all I can think about is my childhood trauma
How to stay calm in the midst of absolute chaos