I-Statements: How & When to Use Them (With Examples)
If you’ve been looking at ways to improve your relationships, you might have come across the idea of I-statements. They’re often suggested as a way to help you resolve conflict … Read more
Natalie Watkins, M.Sc
What Is Emotional Intelligence? Importance, Signs, Examples
You might have heard people talking about emotional intelligence (EQ) recently. Increasingly often, it’s coming up in conversations about dating, friendships, and even job appraisals. In this guide, you’ll learn … Read more
Got the Silent Treatment From a Friend? How to Respond to It
Lots of us will have experienced the silent treatment at some point in our lives, and it almost always hurts. A friend might stop having meaningful conversations and instead will … Read more
12 Signs You’re a People Pleaser (and How to Break the Habit)
Being a nice person and a willingness to help people out when they need it are great character traits, but sometimes we take them too far. There can be a … Read more
Do You Get Anxiety After Socializing? Why & How to Cope
Social anxiety can make even exciting or wonderful social events feel miserable. You can often feel isolated and misunderstood. People who care about you might think they’re helping by saying … Read more
How to Be More Vulnerable (and Why It’s So Hard)
Being vulnerable sounds like something we all want to avoid, but it’s essential for our relationships and for our self-image. Whether it’s with friends, a parent, someone you’re dating, or … Read more
Self-Sabotaging: Hidden Signs, Why We Do It, & How to Stop
Most of us believe that we know what’s best for ourselves, and we’re often right. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean that we act in our own best interests. Sometimes, we … Read more
Social Isolation vs. Loneliness: Effects and Risk Factors
Social connections are an important part of daily life. They might be loose, surface connections, for example, waving to a neighbor on your way to work, or deeply meaningful ones, … Read more
9 Signs It’s Time to Stop Reaching Out to a Friend
Almost all of us want to have a caring, supportive network of friends. We share major life events and fun evenings or weekends. We turn to them in a crisis, … Read more
How to Tell a Friend They Hurt You (With Tactful Examples)
Telling someone you care about that they’ve hurt you can be scary. You might worry about hurting someone’s feelings or that you might come across as too aggressive. Often, we … Read more
How To Tell Someone You Don’t Want To Hang Out (Gracefully)
There are many reasons you might not want to hang out with people. You might be busy, you might not like them very much, or you might not want to … Read more
How to Overcome Self-Doubt According to Science
Doubt is normal. We all wonder, “Can I really do this?” sometimes. Chronic self-doubt and anxiety are different. You might know your worry is holding you back but don’t know … Read more
How To Impress A Woman (For Both Men and Women)
Being a guy isn’t easy, especially when you’re looking to date. There’s pressure on men to make the first move, take emotional risks, and impress women. Knowing how to woo … Read more
How to Get to Know Someone Better (Without Being Intrusive)
Loads of our readers really want to make new friends. It’s probably the number one complaint people have about their lives. There are two steps to making new friends. First, … Read more
How To Be Confident In Your Body (Even if You Struggle)
Body confidence is a strange concept. Very young children seem to have it instinctively. They don’t worry about whether their bodies are “right” or “wrong,” so long as they can … Read more
How To Talk To Someone With Depression (& What Not to Say)
Depression is an incredibly common mental illness. Approximately 20% of adults worldwide will experience depression at some point in their life.[1] Someone in your life will most likely develop depression, … Read more
How to Be More Self-Aware (With Simple Examples)
We all know someone who lacks self-awareness. They have an unrealistic impression of their own strengths and weaknesses and don’t realize how they come across to others. We care about … Read more
Emotional Contagion: What It Is and How to Manage It
If you’ve ever found yourself “catching” someone else’s bad mood or found yourself smiling at a friend’s obvious good mood, you’ve experienced something known in psychology as emotional contagion. In … Read more
Friends Who Don’t Text Back: Reasons Why And What to Do
Mobile phones make it simple to stay in contact with people we care about. It’s easy to just drop someone a quick text to let them know that you’re thinking … Read more
15 Ways To Avoid Small Talk (And Have a Real Conversation)
Disliking small talk is probably the no. 1 complaint we hear from our readers. It’s not surprising. No-one really wants to talk about the weather or the traffic over and … Read more
