Do you find yourself repeatedly attracted to the wrong, toxic partners? Are your relationships filled with emotion, but always end too quickly and in an extremely painful way? If you answered yes to the question, then it's time to address the reason why you keep ending up in an unhealthy relationship. We asked what the experts think about this topic and how to get rid of the patterns that draw you towards the wrong partners.
In a relationship, it often happens that unhealthy patterns from our childhood come to the fore. Because we learned then that a certain way of behavior is correct, we imitate it in adult life, which can have an extremely negative impact on our relationship. And one of the very common negative patterns is sacrifice, that is, constantly giving without receiving. We asked what such behavior looks like and how to break the vicious circle.
Asking and accepting help from a fellow human being is very difficult for many people, even if the person who would help them is among their closest relatives. This usually happens because they were not heard as children and had to learn to take care of themselves. However, at some point, everyone finds themselves in a situation where they need someone to help them. That's why we've prepared 3 steps that will make it easier and shameless to ask for help.
We cannot choose the environment into which we will be born. If you were abused as a child, witnessed traumatic situations or your emotional or physical needs were not met, know that it is not your fault and that you can still become a healthy, happy and successful person. A characteristic of toxic childhood is that we subconsciously acquire lessons that are not correct and that can only harm us in life. Here are 6 lessons from a toxic childhood that you need to erase and relearn.
Many parents will say that childhood used to be more carefree and relaxed. However, most parents today would probably never allow their children to do the things their parents allowed them to do in the 1980s.
Some are enjoying their annual leave, while others are counting down the days until theirs begins. And since this time is intended for rest and relaxation, it is right to read a few more books at that time, for which there was no time during the year.
Do you remember those phrases that stuck in your mind when you wanted to do something, but your parents told you that you shouldn't because it will make you sick or that you should eat spinach if you want to be strong and healthy. And you believed them, because they were common facts and myths that are still in use today.
We have forgotten about these traditional Slovenian names for children, because today the rule applies that names must always be unique, modern and short. It is generally believed that old Slovenian names are not for today, and some people are even horrified by them. We have collected the most beautiful old Slovenian names for children, which should return. Ones that are extremely strong and characterful. Let's check in the record!
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Every child thinks that they have the strictest mother in the world, who does not approve of anything and her word is the last. You have probably told yourself countless times that you will be different when you become a parent one day. And then over the years you realized you'd be doing the exact same things your mom did because she was damn right.
Years ago, we could only see tree houses in movies. Later, the children who managed to convince their parents to build them their 'little paradise' also got their own version of the refuge. Today, however, the house made of warm wood is only a memory of an innocent childhood - it has been replaced by cold glass, which reminds of a cruel, cold world, and also opens up a lot of social questions related to privacy in modern times. Where has innocence gone?
With the flood of various educational theories, it is difficult to know what is good for children and what is not. Of course, the answer to this question is very situation-specific and varies from individual to individual. However, despite the relativity, we can set some basic guidelines. Read about the things that will make your child happy.