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What Makes a Good Role Model? Luke Burgis Explains

What makes a good role model? What should a role model be able to accomplish? What characteristics should they have? Author and educator Luke Burgis wrote his first book, Wanting, to explain why we imitate others and pursue false desires in society. In the book, he explains what makes a good role model, how to identify and choose role models in your life, and how to avoid bad role models. Read on to find out what makes a good role model, according to Burgis’s advice.

The Art of Seduction: The 9 Types of Seducers

What are Robert Greene’s nine types of seducers in The Art of Seduction? Which types are more common among men, and which ones among women? In his book The Art of Seduction, Robert Greene describes nine types of seducers, each with a distinct seduction style. Greene says Types 1 and 2 are specifically female and male types, respectively. The other types can all apply to any gender. Below, we’ll define Greene’s nine seducer types, using his labels for them, and we’ll describe each one’s seductive quality.

Why Do People Abuse Other People? Lundy Bancroft Explains

Why do people abuse other people? Is there logic behind abuse? While abuse is a terrible thing, many abusers actually don’t believe it is. In fact, Lundy Bancroft’s book Why Does He Do That? explains that abusers feel justified in the way they act and do so intentionally. Keep reading to learn why people abuse others.

Are Abusers Narcissists? Breaking Down Their Selfishness

Are abusers narcissists? Why are all abusers so selfish? In Why Does He Do That?, Lundy Bancroft argues that all abusers are deeply selfish and lack empathy. This explains why they don’t care about their victims’ happiness or care about them in any way. Let’s look deeper at how abusers demonstrate narcissism.

How to Organize Contacts & Improve Relationships as a Result

How effectively do you keep track of all the people in your life? Do you ever lose phone numbers or forget important birthdays? In his book The Organized Mind, neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin discusses how to externalize and sort information and objects. He explains how can you use the power of externalization and organization to improve your relationships. Keep reading to learn why modern relationships can overwhelm us and how to organize contacts in a way that takes that pressure off.

How to Stop Abuse: 4 Ways to Find Safety

Are you a victim of abuse? How do you stop abuse? In Why Does He Do That?, Bancroft’s explanations for abusive thinking help account for why abuse is hard to prevent: Most abusers don’t want to stop being abusive. Stopping means losing all the benefits that he gains from being abusive, but there is a way for you to get out of an abusive relationship. Continue reading to find out how to stop abuse.

Why Does He Do That?: Quotes by Lundy Bancroft

What are some of the best Why Does He Do That? quotes? What can you learn about abuse from these quotes? Lundy Bancroft’s Why Does He Do That? explains the motivation and logic behind domestic abuse so that victims can better defend themselves against it. He argues that abusers treat their partners badly because they benefit from doing so. Take a look at the best Why Does He Do That? quotes to get a better sense of the book.

How to Know Your Self-Worth in Relationships

What is the role of self-worth in relationships? Why should you take care of yourself while in a relationship? Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff examines how self-compassion can improve your relationships. She says this can be done by allowing you to change your behavior so you can partner and parent more effectively. Find out how to be a better partner and parent by showing yourself some love.

The Ultimate Guide to Letting Go of Toxic People

What are the tell-tale signs of a toxic person? What should you do if you’ve become involved with someone who exhibits toxic behaviors? You’re going to encounter toxic people in your life. With some of them, you’ll even form close and intimate relationships. Sooner or later, however, their toxic traits will come up to the surface and may even negatively impact your life. Keep reading to learn about the importance of letting go of toxic people and how to recognize toxic qualities.

Effects of Growing Up With Emotionally Unavailable Parents

What are the long-term effects of emotional neglect in childhood? How does uninvolved parenting hinder the emotional development of a child? Parent-child relationships profoundly shape our lives. If you grew up with emotionally unavailable parents, you may suffer deep, lasting effects. In this article, you’ll learn how emotional neglect in childhood affects adult relationships, and what you can do to heal and put this trauma past you.