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Do you have a bad relationship with your parents? How do you fix relationships with parents? If you have an emotionally immature parent, it can be tough to get along. Luckily, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsey Gibson tells you how to fix relationships with parents who don’t have your best interest at heart. If you want a healthier relationship with your parents, keep reading.
Want to know how to tell if someone is lying to you? How do professionals detect lying? What should you look for? As a former interrogator, Evy Poumpouras knows how to understand others’ true feelings and intentions through careful observation. In Becoming Bulletproof, she argues that learning how to tell if someone is lying to you can help you to get more out of your relationships. Read on to learn how to tell if someone is lying to you, according to Poumpouras’s three methods.
How can you influence others in your life? How can influencing others be positive? What skills should you learn? As a former special agent in the U.S. Secret Service, Evy Poumpouras knows how to understand others’ true feelings and intentions through careful observation. In her book, Becoming Bulletproof, she explains how you can influence the reactions and behaviors of others. Keep reading to learn how you can influence others in your life, according to Poumpouras.
Why are stories so impactful? How are they important personally, socially, and professionally? Stories can be powerful elements of lectures, advertisements, sermons, and therapy sessions. Stories are more effective than most other ways of relaying information, and the importance of storytelling goes far deeper than communication. Continue reading to see how storytelling engages, teaches, inspires, makes things real, and even heals.
Do you struggle with talking to people? Do you want to know how to improve your conversation skills? Conversation skills are well worth developing because our careers, romantic prospects, and social lives depend on connecting with other people. Conversations—even the most trivial, small talk—establish the emotional tone of our interactions and help us gauge how deeply we’d like to connect with each other. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to learn how to improve your conversation skills.
How can you make a friendship last? What are the qualities of a long-lasting friendship? Many friendships come and go, but some friendships last for a lifetime. Like a romantic relationship, friendships require a lot of work from both parties. However, if you’re willing to put the work in, you will have a loyal and dependable friend for a long time. Below you’ll learn how to make meaningful friendships, and how to maintain those friendships for life.
Do you have trouble approaching and talking to women? How do you strike up a conversation with a woman you like? What should you talk about? No matter your intentions for dating, knowing how to talk to females is essential to secure success. According to Mark Manson, talking to women entails three sub-skills: sharing information about yourself, getting her to talk about herself, and showcasing your sense of humor. Keep reading for Manson’s tips on how to talk to females.
How do rapid-growth businesses grow so quickly? How do they minimize costs while gaining more revenue than traditional companies? In Exponential Organizations, renowned entrepreneur and business strategist Salim Ismail explains how rapid-growth businesses leverage new innovations in technology and business practice to succeed. He claims that this is why rapid-growth businesses dominate the market today. Keep reading to learn the four main strategies of rapid-growth businesses, according to Ismail.
When is it appropriate to ask for a woman’s number? What are some things you should keep in mind before you make the ask? The first thing to know when asking for a woman’s number is whether she’s given you enough signs that she’s interested. If you’re not certain, keep talking and pay attention to the way she responds—both verbally and non-verbally. Here are some tips on how to ask for her number and how to proceed from there.
If the date is going well, how do you take things further physically? What are some things you should keep in mind when initiating intimacy with a woman? The most important thing to know when it comes to initiating physical intimacy is consent. You can start with slight touches that aren’t overtly sexual, and if she is receptive, escalate from there. Here are some tips on how to initiate intimacy without appearing pushy.