For many years, our parents and grandparents have lived by a set of rules that were considered normal. “Get married when you’re 20 years old,” “That’s not for men,” “Boys don’t cry” — how many…
We all have to apologize and accept apologies in awkward situations from time to time. However, sometimes apologies aren’t as sincere as we tend to think they are. Saying sorry and not really meaning it is the same as lying. And…
Insecure behavior is toxic and can make our lives miserable. If we don’t notice low self-esteem in time, we might miss a lot of opportunities, or it might even take us on a downward spiral. The good news is that there are certain…
While it may sound surprising, letting your pet in your bed can influence your well-being. While your home is supposed to be the calmest place on Earth, there are some interior details and daily routines that…
Nail-biting typically begins in childhood. Many people who had this habit as kids eventually outgrow it, but for some, it becomes a lifelong habit that can be extremely difficult to quit. Most of us grew up thinking that biting…
Unfortunately, not all people can call their childhood cloudless. Some of them had problems with their families, others — with their peers or with money. And even if their parents’ financial difficulties were short-lived,…
The butterfly effect is a term meaning that small actions in one sphere can lead to much bigger consequences in the same or another sphere. For example, a tiny tornado formed by small perturbations in one place can lead…
There is an opinion that says single people feel loneliness more intensely before the holidays. But is this feeling really that bad? We might be able to learn about our own needs and desires and accomplish…
Double standards mean applying the same rule or situation differently to one group of people than to another. Perhaps the most wide-spread double standards can be seen in gender-related matters but are also there in every other…
Apologizing can be hard. For some people saying “I’m sorry” can be just as unbearable as a splitting headache. But even those of us who manage to pluck up their courage and apologize can do it insincerely. It turns out, fake…
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