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Why do we get attached to someone romantically? What roles do evolution and biology play in attachment? Human attachment is an inescapable fact of biology. In prehistoric times, pairs of humans had a better chance of survival than any solo human, so genetic selection favored people who “attached.” Keep reading to learn more about why we get attached to other people.
Do you find yourself sunken neck-deep in argument and communication issues with your partner? How do you stop making avoidable errors and start building a strong relationship? We all have our character flaws, and so do our loved ones. The key to building a strong relationship is to focus on your partner’s good qualities instead of their less-than-perfect traits or irritating habits. In this article, we’ll discuss some practical tips on how to lay a strong foundation for your relationship.
Are you in an anxious-avoidant relationship? Is your relationship becoming toxic? How do you know when to end a relationship? Relationships between anxious attachers and avoidant attachers often cause conflict, and in some cases, toxicity and abuse. Below are the warning signs that your relationship has become toxic and it’s time to end it. Continue reading to learn how to know when to end a relationship.
How do friends influence your life? Do you think your friends have a positive influence on your long-term wellbeing? The people with whom you closely associate are critically important because you inevitably end up doing things like them. Have you ever considered how friends influence your life? Consider how friends influence your life and whether that influence is positive or negative.
How is self-awareness like an onion? Why is it important to peel back the layers and examine yourself? In The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, author Mark Manson compares self-awareness to an onion because each layer needs to be peeled back and examined before you truly know yourself. He explains what is under each of the three layers. Keep reading to learn why self-awareness is like an onion.
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to walk around commanding respect while others go ignored or, at best, tolerated? What do you think is the difference? David J. Schwartz, the author of The Magic of Thinking Big, proposes a simple answer: thinking. If you truly believe you are an important and valuable person and carry yourself with self-respect and confidence, that attitude will shine through and others will react to you with respect and deference. Without further ado, here’s how to build self-respect, according to David J. Schwartz.
Do you want to know how to be antifragile? How can you start building antifragility? In order to know how to be antifragile, you first need to understand what antifragility is and where it comes from. Since there’s no specific word in English for what antifragility actually is, you’ll have to open your mind and try to understand something totally new. Read more about understanding antifragility and how to be antifragile.
Do you think that you or somebody you know is an anxious attacher? How should you react if your partner is an anxious attacher? Who should anxious attachers avoid? People who fall under the anxious attachment style are often preoccupied with making their relationship solid and seeking reassurance from their partners. Depending on who they date, these qualities can either be fantastic or detrimental. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the anxious attachment style.
What does behavioral psychology say about habit formation? How can you unlearn old, self-sabotaging habits and craft new, positive habits that align with your goals? According to Darren Hardy, the author of The Compound Effect, habit formation is a slow and gradual process. The key to successful habit formation is introducing small behavior changes and compounding their effects over time. Read about the psychology of habit formation.
Is happiness a feasible goal to pursue? What are some ways to cultivate happiness and bring more joy into your life? Happiness may seem like an overly vague, intangible, and overwhelming goal to pursue, but it’s not. It’s possible to cultivate happiness and it doesn’t require you to overhaul your whole life. All it takes is a few simple tweaks to your usual routine. Here are five simple and actionable ways to cultivate more happiness.