Two things keep domineering people feeling tall: your attention and your fear of their disapproval. When you’re over-invested—explaining, hoping, proving, smoothing—you hand them a lever. They don’t need to be
Sometimes the most exhausting people in your life aren’t the loudest ones. They’re the ones who keep tapping the glass, knocking on the door, “just checking in,” “just trying,” “just
Recently I found myself in one of those situations where every muscle in my body wanted to react, clap back, and deliver the perfect final line. Instead, I had to
Communication isn’t just a skill; it’s the bloodstream of a healthy relationship. When someone can’t or won’t communicate, everything from your emotional security to your sense of direction gets put
When you keep finding yourself drawn to people who can’t fully show up for you, it can feel like déjà vu disguised as love. You tell yourself, “This time will
Sometimes an apology is exactly what it sounds like: a genuine expression of regret that marks the beginning of healthier ground. Other times, though, “sorry” becomes a shortcut people use
We all like to think we’re rational when love ends, but heartbreak has a way of blurring the line between what actually happened and what we wish had happened. If
How to Stop Associating Boundaries with Rejection We’ve all been there — that uncomfortable moment when saying no feels like pushing someone away. Maybe you’ve drawn a line before and
