There’s no doubt negative people surround us, and we might be tempted to call them emotional vampires or energy vampires. Regardless of what you say or how you say it, the advice for how to handle the people who drain your energy remains the same. More often than not, those emotional vampires are unaware of the importance…
Let’s get real here. For most of us, life is fast-paced and chock full of family, relationship, and work stressors. This reality, along with the ever-increasing pressures of technology and society at large, can really take a toll on your marriage. As a result, difficult emotions like anger, confusion, fear, loneliness, and sadness, just to…
Your drive is all in your head — well, in your brain, that is. Foreplay isn’t limited to what happens in the bedroom. Every interaction with your partner is a chance to get in the mood, or out of it. Everyday stresses and resentments can wreak havoc on your love life. But you’re not going to settle…
Friendships are always hard. They are hard to make in the first place. They are hard to maintain. They are hard to keep. You have to find that one person who “gets” you, likes the same things you do, and can put up with you when you’re being dramatic or are overthinking things with your…
If your child is constantly playing video games with virtual pals, rather than building friendships and making connections with other kids in real life, it can be concerning as a parent. You might even wonder if your child knows how to make friends offline or if they have the social skills to do it, since…
Julie’s career was at a crossroads. Her career began as a bank teller, which seemed like a good opportunity after graduation. She had been overlooked for a promotion — again. And she wasn’t sure why. She felt stuck, and a bit burned out. Yet, Julie’s career direction seemed to remain unwritten. She enjoyed engaging with small…
By Candice Zhang You sign in, place your belongings, and take a seat at the desk in your office. Suddenly, your boss enters the room and asks you to come into their office. You thought it was a normal conversation until they say the dreaded sentence: “I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I have to let…
