Needy people can be in all areas of our lives, and they can latch on to others in an attempt to deal with low self-esteem issues. At first, it can be hard to spot a needy person, but the worse things get the more time and effort it can take up on a daily basis. In friendships, it can be difficult to handle,…
Codependent behaviour is a dysfunction within a relationship that is one-sided. What are the signs of a codependent relationship? The main symptoms are one-half of the relationship relying solely on the other to provide almost all of their emotional needs and self-esteem. In more extreme cases, this can lead to one-half of the relationship enabling and even supporting the other’s irresponsible or addictive…
People say that if you love yourself first, others will love you too. Is it true? Does self-love really lead to being loved by others? Most of us already know the importance of self-worth – how it shapes our lives and takes us to great heights. But, when it comes to love, we tend to let go of our esteem, and blatantly expect…
You have found self-love – congratulations, you feel confident and powerful! Be careful, don't become self-absorbed instead. I’ve been many things throughout my life, innocent, abused, neglected, appreciated and much more. And I have gone from self-hatred to self-love, abounding in the newfound confidence of being independent. I have been within a family unit and been completely alone as well. During these transformations,…
Do you wonder why you always feel unhappy? You get along fabulously with your partner. But you feel restless. Your unresolved feelings may come about because you are loving the wrong person. However, it's hard to tell if you're in the right relationship. Here are some signs that you've linked up with the wrong partner for you, and how to avoid them. Why…
If you’re feeling lost in life, you’re not alone, especially if you belong to the younger generation. More than ever people are disconnected from reality and caught up in a fantasy world where everything appears perfect. Everybody seems happy, everybody seems to be living their dream, to be successful, to be making money and to be having fun while they do it. The…
Are you suffering from serotonin deficiency? For starters, serotonin is the chemical in your blood that works as a neurotransmitter – basically, the stuff that transmits nerve impulses through the nervous system. Serotonin is a powerful brain chemical that profoundly affects your mood. So, do you really know the symptoms of serotonin deficiency? Well, this article takes you through some of the most…
Do you suspect your partner of compulsive lying? Here are six ways to tell if he or she is a compulsive liar. Everyone lies. When someone asks you 'How was your day?" you may reply "Good, and yours?' You're fibbing if your boss just rapped you on the head because of a failed project. Everyone lies to avoid conflict or awkward social situations,…
Having self-esteem issues makes it difficult to make it through a day, and having narcissistic people around you worsens your situation. Besides feeling depressed, you must deal with someone who keeps putting you down. You may wonder why you seem to have narcissistic people around you all the time. What attracts them to you? Have you unconsciously welcomed them into your life? Having…
Are you spending too much energy on trying to gain social acceptance? The desire to be liked is something we all feel, as we are social beings, and as such, we have an innate need to form relationships with other human beings. For this reason, social acceptance is quite important for us. Nonetheless, in some cases, the need to gain people’s approval could…