When your husband doesn’t love you, you can feel it every time you’re in the same room together. You see it in the way he looks at you (when he actually does).  And it hurts every time — especially if you still love him. How did it come to this? When did he stop caring? … Read more

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it’s a quality that can make you feel alive and engaged in life. Curious people feel compelled to find answers, understand more profound meanings, and learn as much as possible about people and the world around them. And while curiosity can make life more interesting, there are a … Read more

Manipulative people have an uncanny way of making us believe they are charming, supportive, and kind — until they aren’t.  Recognizing the traits of a manipulator can be challenging when you first meet one. Although you’ve likely experienced manipulative friends or family, it can take a while before you realize what’s behind the charm.  You … Read more

What makes bitter people the way they are? You’ve run out of ideas on how to help someone in your life see things in a more positive light. The more you try, the more signs of bitterness you pick up in their words and behavior. You recognize the negativity at the root of everything they … Read more

How do you know if you’re a mentally strong person? What qualities should you cultivate if you want to be stronger?  You recognize strength in others. You’ve seen how they operate and what makes them stand out. But when you ask yourself, “Am I strong?” you’re just not sure.  Let’s start by asking what it … Read more

Everyone needs at least one day of the week to recharge for the days ahead.  If Sunday is a day off for you—and the days afterward are not—a self-care Sunday could change everything. Whatever day you pick, though, you now have our list of 29 self-care day ideas to choose from.  Plan your self-care day … Read more

Do you sometimes struggle with low self-esteem? Do you engage in negative self-talk and neglect to praise yourself or show yourself love? Women have so many demands on them — work, family and home responsibilities, children, and other commitments we make thinking we can and should do it all and do it perfectly. Then we … Read more

Do you know a woman who is self-absorbed, often cruel, jealous, and critical? She may be a narcissist. Female narcissists are often overlooked. Because they exhibit some of the same behaviors as typical teenage girls, female narcissists can go unnoticed and be passed off for simply being a “mean girl” — or a grown woman. … Read more

There’s just something about rock music. It’s a unique genre that has grown to include a variety of styles. But the most inspiring rock songs have something in common:  They all make you feel good. They inspire positive, motivating thoughts.  We’re betting you have some favorite motivational rock songs that work like magic to get … Read more