7 subtle signs that co-dependency is ruining your relationship, says psychology
Navigating the ups and downs of any relationship can be tricky business, especially when you’re not sure if what you’re experiencing is normal, or a sign that something isn’t quite right.
You see, there’s a fine line between being there for each other, and becoming overly reliant on your partner. The latter is what we …
8 signs you’re becoming codependent with your partner (without realizing it)
Codependency can creep up on you before you even realize it. It’s subtle, often disguised as being supportive and caring for your partner.
I’m Tina Fey, founder of the Love Connection blog, and I’ve seen this happen countless times to couples I work with.
But let’s not confuse things. Being there for your partner is …
8 life lessons we can all learn from toxic relationships, according to psychology
Hey there, it’s Tina Fey here.
Toxic relationships. We’ve all had them, and none of us want them. But, believe it or not, they can teach us some valuable life lessons.
Psychology tells us that even the most challenging experiences can lead to personal growth. And a toxic relationship, well, that’s often a masterclass in …
10 situations in life where the wisest thing to do is stay silent, says psychology
Silence, they say, is golden. And as it turns out, psychology agrees. Sometimes, the smartest move you can make is to simply button up and keep quiet.
It’s not always about not knowing what to say. More often, it’s about knowing when not to say anything at all. There’s a certain wisdom in silence that …
7 rare traits of a man who isn’t ruled by his ego, according to psychology
We’re all familiar with the stereotype of a man controlled by his ego. He’s brash, arrogant, and always needs to be right.
However, there’s a less common type of man that psychology is particularly interested in: the man who isn’t ruled by his ego.
These men exhibit rare traits that set them apart. They make …
Women who become more difficult to be around as they get older usually display these behaviors (without realizing it)
Some people seem to grow wiser and more enjoyable with age, while others—without meaning to—become more difficult to be around.
It’s not always obvious when this happens, but certain behaviors can slowly push people away over time.
The tricky part? Most women who become harder to connect with as they get older don’t even realize …
Couples who live together but sleep in separate beds usually display these 8 traits, according to psychology
I used to think that couples who slept in separate beds were either fighting or secretly hated each other. But as a relationship expert, I’ve learned that’s not always the case. In fact, many happy, loving couples choose to sleep apart—and it actually strengthens their relationship.
Sleeping separately isn’t about distance; it’s about comfort, personal …
Women who have these 6 personality traits usually attract meaningful connections effortlessly
Maya Angelou once said, ‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’”
I’ve always been struck by how perfectly that quote sums up the essence of meaningful connections.
Whether it’s through a warm smile, a genuine compliment, or …
8 principles from communication expert Dale Carnegie that transformed the first impressions I make
First impressions are everything.
We like to think people judge us based on our character, skills, or accomplishments, but the truth is, those first few moments of meeting someone can shape their opinion of us before we even get a chance to prove ourselves.
I used to believe that making a great first impression was …
People who read their texts but take hours to reply usually display these 8 behaviors, according to psychology
You send a text, they read it almost instantly… and then?
Silence—hours go by before they finally reply.
Sound familiar? We all know someone like this—or maybe we are that person.
At first, it might seem like they’re ignoring you or just bad at texting.
But, in reality, there’s often more going on beneath the …