All addictions follow the same blueprint. Quitting sugar, giving up a toxic habit, ending a relationship you’ve been emotionally dependent on for years – the brain doesn’t distinguish much between them. A pleasurable or soothing experience activates the reward system,…
Summer is a fun time, but not a long one. It isn’t quite cuffing season, and you don’t need a warm body by you at night. But a little kiss from time to time? We won’t deny that. And you…
Whether at work, friendship, or in love, first impressions matter. And the question, “Will this person like me?” is a valid one. Studies prove it: we underestimate our ability to please. This process is thanks to a lack of self-esteem,…
While it is true that a zodiac sign does not always react in the same way in the event of a breakup, none of them can claim to be immune to the urge to send one last message to their…
Dating is all about possibility. It may lead to more if you want it to. Each date offers the possibility of connecting and meeting someone you love. With that said, there are some instances when you should completely consider taking…
A first date can be hard sometimes. They can be awkward and nerve-wracking for some people, but they shouldn’t have to be. One of the many parts of a good first date is real conversation. Real conversation includes give and…
What is coercive control? And if you’re not physically injured can you still be a victim of domestic violence? According to Ruth Davidson, chief executive of the charity Refuge, yes, it is possible. “Coercive control is a form of domestic…
“In a fight, there is always a difference of opinion on who is right and who is wrong and why they started the fight,” says Jeff Yoo, LMFT at the Moment of Clarity Health Center. “The perceived thought can be…
Albert Einstein defined insanity as “behaving in the same way and expecting a different result.” A persistent observation that stays true when it comes to navigating our love life. We can actually say to ourselves that we are never lucky…
Thinking about meeting a stranger on the Internet face-to-face in order to see if there’s a romantic connection feels like an automatic hard NO. It’s so awkward if one or both of you aren’t interested, and you cringe at the idea…
Being emotionally unavailable means that you are unavailable to your own emotions, and the emotions of others. Maybe you avoid or withdraw when emotions present themselves. So what does being emotionally unavailable look like? Below are seven tell-tale signs that…
Many of us have been in toxic relationships before, and unfortunately, that often times involves cheating. If you’re currently experiencing some doubt in your relationship, and your gut repeatedly tells you something just isn’t right, don’t hesitate to do your…
