Negative effects of verbal abuse An old proverb says, "Sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you." Nothing could be further from the ...

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The frequency of sexual activity in marriage varies a lot from couple to couple. There is no definitive answer to when married couples stop having sex as individual ...

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What is the difference between envy and jealousy? Envy and jealousy are often used interchangeably. Nevertheless, they are distinct emotions with different underlying motivations and triggers. While both ...

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Stonewalling is a behavior characterized by the following: 1. refusing to communicate, 2. withdrawing emotionally, and 3. creating a barrier in the interaction or relationship. Narcissistic silent treatment ...

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(when you don't feel as if you deserve it...) Loving yourself is an ongoing challenging process for a lot of us. It involves nurturing a positive relationship with ...

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This post was recently featured on a podcast episode of Optimal Living Daily. Listen now! Gottman's stress-reducing conversations are communication techniques developed by Drs. John Gottman and Julie ...

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Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation. It occurs when one person attempts to make the other doubt their own perceptions, memories, and sanity. It is a destructive ...

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