If you had a rough childhood, you did what you needed to do at the time to survive. While these coping mechanisms got you through your darkest days, as an adult, they’re no longer serving you or could be destructive. Here are some coping mechanisms you might have picked up when you were younger and…
You know that feeling when someone does something so weird or frustrating that you start questioning everything, even yourself? Ugh, it’s the worst. But before you go down that rabbit hole of self-doubt or have a total meltdown, take a deep breath and step back. Then ask yourself these questions before you let anyone make…
We all know that one person who could talk the ears off a statue. No matter who’s around or what’s happening, they just will not shut up. You care about them, but sometimes you just need them to take a breath. Here are a few ways to politely but quickly extract yourself from one of…
We’ve all met someone who can’t bring themselves to say, “I’m sorry.” Toxic people have a whole arsenal of tricks to deflect blame and avoid taking responsibility for their actions — here are some of the most common excuses in their bag of magic tricks. 1. “I didn’t mean it THAT way.” They minimize the…
We’ve all been there – minding our business in a public place when someone suddenly does something so outlandish that you do a double-take. Whether it’s pure obliviousness or a lack of common courtesy, these cringe-worthy moments are universally awkward. Get ready to laugh (and maybe squirm a little) at these all-too-real examples. 1. Blast…
