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Taking Responsibility vs Saying I Did Nothing Wrong
Why is Taking Responsibility so Hard for Some People? "I Did Nothing Wrong" and NOT Making It the Hill to Die On Feel like you have to be (or are!) right? If you say " I did nothing wrong" you might be missing the point in many situations. "The hill to...
Does Someone You Know Have Alexithymia?
What is Alexithymia? Alexithymia is a psychological condition that affects one's ability to identify and express their own emotions. It is derived from the Greek words "alexis" meaning "lack", and "thumos" meaning "emotion". People with alexithymia struggle to...
Problems with In-Laws? What Are The Biggest In-Law Challenges?
Problems with In-Laws? Why are relationships with in-laws so difficult? Relationships with in-laws can be quite complicated and difficult to navigate. While some individuals are lucky enough to have a great relationship with their in-laws, others may find...
Have Trouble Respecting Boundaries? Are You Like a Bulldozer?
Hard to Respect Boundaries? Are you dealing with a someone who plows through your boundaries that needs help or you need helpful strategies? 7 ways you know you are not respecting boundaries ( or someone is not repsecting yours) and why this happens. You constantly...
7 Things to Never Say to Someone Who is Struggling
7 Things to Never Say to Someone Who is Struggling It's natural for us to want to provide comfort and support when someone we care about is going through a difficult time. However, there are certain things that we say with good intentions that can actually cause more...
8 Causes of Narcissistic Personality
8 Causes of Narcissistic Personality First there is healthy narcissism - healthy narcissism is a natural and necessary part of human development. It allows individuals to have a positive self-image, healthy self-esteem, and the ability to form healthy relationships...