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Empaths and highly sensitive individuals are finely attuned to the energies around them, experiencing emotions, environments, and even technology on a deeper level. With so much external energy influencing their mental and emotional states, finding balance can be challenging. Enter Shungite, a unique mineral known for its grounding properties and historical use in holistic practices. […]
· 6 min read
When a marriage is in decline, it tends to follow a predictable pattern. Knowing what to look for can help you repair your relationship before it’s too late. Becky Whetstone, an Arkansas marriage and family therapist and the author of the forthcoming book I (Think) I Want Out, has spent more than 20 years counseling couples. She […]
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Once upon a time, I met the person I’d been asking the universe for. We even met in the exact way I would have wanted to. I was on a solo rock-climbing road trip and through a series of fateful and unlikely events, we happened to be the only two people staying on a remote […]
· 8 min read
Men are lonelier than ever. Men in their 20s aren’t having sex. Men are not okay. More and more men identify as ‘incels’ — which stands for ‘involuntarily celibate.’ You’ve probably been hearing things along these lines in the last few months, maybe even longer. But if you look at the statistics on heterosexual male sexlessness, relationship […]
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It all adds up If you’ve ever struggled to get to sleep, or stay slumbering, because of your significant other’s disruptive sleep habits, you’re not alone. In fact, new research has found that women are losing as much as three hours a night because of their male partners. According to the British survey, which examined 2,000 […]
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“I drop the dead weight and the posers and the pretenders and all the other friends who literally have not bothered with me for the better part of the year.” For the past few years ― without apology ― I’ve taken stock of the people in my orbit and have treated myself to a cleanse; […]
· 9 min read
Kris Sokolowski has always been active, spending his free time mountain climbing, running and practicing martial arts. And at every opportunity, he could be found boarding a plane, en route to explore the world. On his first official date with his now wife, Sokolowski booked flights to South Africa for two weeks. The couple have […]
· 7 min read
People endure many types of abuse every day, but they don’t all occur within the confines of a romantic relationship. Verbal abuse is one of those sneaky types of maltreatment that isn’t always easy to detect. These words are used to manipulate, control, or hurt another person. It often accompanies other forms of abuse, such […]
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Be on the lookout before you’re manipulated. “Some people try to be tall by cutting off the heads of others.” — Paramahansa Yogananda “If someone treats you bad, just remember that there is something wrong with them, not you. Normal people don’t go around destroying other people.” — Author unknown Gaslighting is a form of persistent manipulation […]
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No matter who you are or where you’re from, pretty much all of us will have one relationship that we value more than others in our lifetime. This could be a childhood friend, a sibling, a parent, or – as we get older – most likely a romantic partner that we choose to settle down and […]
· 6 min read
Hypersexual behavior could be a symptom of PTSD or other mental health issues. Here’s what to look for. A high sex drive combined with risky behaviors could be an underlying sign that something is up with your mental health. Pay attention to the scenarios below when it comes to your sex life. People cope with trauma in […]
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A tough love dating coach has declared women should immediately block anyone online if their partner tells them to – no questions asked. Jake Maddock sparked a furious debate with his latest rule but claimed women who ‘value the relationship’ will block anyone immediately. ‘When she gets a text from a guy you don’t like, […]