relationships

Toxic parents: signs that your parent is "toxic" and how to deal with it

The more toxic an individual is, the more they want to control everything around them, and a toxic parent will make unreasonable and impossible demands on their children when they are young, and later when they grow up. If you have a toxic friend or hang out with someone who has these traits, you can limit your association or even cut off all contact with them. But if it is a parent or partner, it is not easy to avoid them.

Partnership

There are 5 types of couples and one type is most likely to break up

Each love is a story in itself, but experts say that there are still some common characteristics of certain couples. Namely, every couple has their own vision of what is a good and what is a bad relationship. Some people do not like arguments, while others believe that occasional arguments help to get to know each other better. Experts say that there are certain behaviors that are absolutely unhealthy, so it's important to recognize them because they can harm a relationship.

Personal growth

5 steps to become a better listener

Being a good listener ranks as one of the most important character traits a person can have. We all feel much better when we can confide our worries, as well as our enthusiasm, to someone who really hears us and who lets us know that he is interested in what we have to say. That is why we have prepared 5 steps for you to become a better listener.

Partnership

Experts advise: should you forgive when you catch your partner in a lie?

No one feels comfortable when they find out that someone close to them has lied to them. Especially when it comes to your partner, it's perfectly normal to feel betrayed, angry and sad. At that time, you also have to decide whether you will forgive your partner, or whether you simply cannot continue with the relationship. We asked what experts think about this: should you forgive your partner if you catch him lying?

Personal growth

You didn't lose certain people in your life, they lost you

It has happened to everyone that some people simply stopped being a part of your life. Maybe friends or partners, but definitely people who once meant something to you. Those with whom you were close, but the relationship ended in a breakup.

Partnership

Open relationship: what to do if the partner wants to leave the options open?

In recent years, we have noticed how much the world of dating and getting to know each other has changed. If it used to be considered that the person who invites us to spend time together has a desire for a serious relationship, now it happens that this is not necessarily the case. Before making a final commitment, many people want to keep their options open - that is, go on dates with several different people. But how do you react if the person you're dating tells you they want to keep their options open?

Partnership

4 things you should never lie to your partner about

Sometimes small lies or distortions of the truth are not harmful to a relationship, for example when you want to avoid an unnecessary fight over something really insignificant. But there are also those lies that are very damaging to the relationship. Even if telling the truth seems scary, there are four types of lies you should never tell because they can eventually destroy even the best of relationships. Of course, no relationship is perfect, but a good and quality relationship is built on honesty. So avoid lying about the things listed below and try to build the link as much as possible on transparency.

Personal growth

3 Toxic Habits That Are Ruining Your Career

What habits are good to avoid to help you find your way to success? Sometimes you try and try, but real success doesn't come out of nowhere. Are you wondering why? What are you doing wrong?

Partnership

How first love actually affects you for life

Many people remember their first love. Beautiful, less beautiful, or even neutral, and it has a profound effect on the rest of your life. It affects the psyche as well as the biological settings. We are talking about love that occurs in the teenage years, between the ages of 13 and 19.

Personal growth

Why do we have such a hard time accepting compliments?

You've probably come across a person who just doesn't know how to take a compliment. You say something nice to her, but she will always find a reason to refute it instead of saying thanks and just being happy. Maybe you are like that?

Personal growth

Don't worry about what others think about you

You shouldn't care what other people think about you. Don't think about it, it's none of your business. You know - who you are!

Partnership

What can you expect from a narcissist?

All humans are narcissistic to some degree. But those with marked narcissism pay little or no attention to the feelings and needs of others. They are focused on themselves and their needs, and relationships with them are often tinged with a note of bitterness and a sense of inequality.

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