Parentification happens when a child is forced to take on emotional and functional caregiving responsibilities for their parents, siblings or family members. This kind of a role-reversal can have long-lasting…
In a popular study conducted by Dr. John Gottman and Robert Levenson, they observed that couples who are happy and stay together have a specific balance in their positive and negative…
The Mother Wound is the unresolved pain and trauma of being a woman, passed on from a mother to her children. It comes from women being conditioned to think of…
Ghosting happens when someone abruptly ceases all forms of contact and communication without any explanation. It is a common phenomenon in today's dating and social culture and can leave one…
Sociologist Charles Derber describes two kinds of responses in conversations: a shift response and a support response. Shift Response: Shift responses are a form of conversational narcissism. They help you…
Take a moment to think about how these statements feel: "I love your idea but we can try..." "I can see you're upset but I’m trying..." "I care about you…
According to Gary Chapman and Jennifer M. Thomas, the authors of 'When Sorry Isn't Enough', we all have our preferred ways of receiving an apology. Just like our unique love…
Nonviolent communication is a way of communicating that helps people express their needs and build on relationships through empathy. It is a 4-step process that prioritises respect and avoids judgement,…
Focus on what's within your control, let go of what isn't. Keep company with only those who uplift you. What happens to you is not always your fault but it…
Paradox (noun): a seemingly contradictory statement which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. The Paradox of Choice When the number of choices increases, so does the…