Local therapist: Stop labeling everyone a narcissist
The word "narcissist" has gotten somewhat trendy. Itโs one of the most searched terms on the internet. However, mental health experts want you to hold off on using it so often to describe people you donโt like.
Looking for Love? Hereโs how some are self-sabotaging their dating game
With singles being more thoughtful and taking a healthier approach to finding a significant other, people are not looking for a casual hook-up, but rather a longtime partner.
Is โperfect timingโ really such a thing?
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) โ Youโve probably heard the phrase โthat was perfect timing!โ But is there really such a thing? They say timing is everything. You might want to tie the knot between ages 25 and 32. A person who weds at age 25 is 11% less likely to divorce than someone who marries at age 24. The best time to eat breakfast is 7:11 a.m., lunch is 12:38 p.m., and dinner is 6:14 p.m.
Donโt let the pandemic put your marriage at risk
Psychologists from Berkeley say there are some things you can do to make sure you donโt get sick of each other. Psychologists say beating yourself up is counter-productive. Berkeley psychologists say when partners get upset at each other, both need to take a step back and figure out to meet each other halfway. Whether itโs financial problems, health issues, or having to teach kids from home, arguments and disagreements are bound to come up. Psychologists say try to see past the problems in front of you and focus on the good times ahead.
Conversations you should avoid having with your loved ones during Thanksgiving dinner
If youโre planning to spend time around your family on Thanksgiving, here are some conversation starters you should avoid:1. Experts with Readers Digest say to keep all financial conversations out of the picture during the holidays. Experts say if they want anyone to know, they will bring it up themselves. Experts say sometimes these questions are enough to make them avoid coming over. Conversations about weight gain or weight loss, parenting advice or critiquing family recipes should also be avoided.
Consider these tips if you think youโre a victim of gaslighting
Weโll share what to do if you think youโre a victim of gaslighting. โIt made me question who I was and what was going on within me,โ said Mary Mitchell. And if you notice someone being gaslighted, donโt be afraid to speak up! Created by researchers at Yale, youโre able to learn about your emotions, notice patterns, and understand what may cause your feelings over time. If you are still feeling like you are being gaslighted, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Oreo is giving away 10,000 packs of rainbow cookies. Hereโs how to get yours
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Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriage
This image released bu Jordan Tyler shows Tyler, right, with his wife Brittany in New Orleans on July 18, 2020. (Jordan Tyler via AP)NEW YORK If there's one thing the pandemic hasn't canceled, it's the search for love. In March, the popular dating app Hinge experienced a 30% increase over January and February in messages sent among users. They're feeling resilient, and they're not willing to put a year of their love life on hold because of the global pandemic, Ury said. People are bonding over maybe feeling alone, feeling helpless, feeling a sense of loss.