You and your ex might have different reasons for being unhappy, but you can’t quite escape the fact that you want your ex to feel miserable about what happened. If you pay attention, you’ll find it easy to detect signs your ex is miserable without you. Maybe you’ll want to use this information to figure out if you have a chance at getting back together. Or, maybe you’ll feel satisfied to see proof that losing you hurts....
Maybe you’ve even asked yourself, “Why am I so cold-hearted?” or “Why am I numb when I should feel something?” Whatever past trauma you may still be processing, you wonder if you’re missing something about yourself. While some may be content to dismiss you as cold, you want to believe there’s more to you than that. What is a Cold-Hearted Person? A cold-hearted person does not allow themselves to connect emotionally with others, either because they’re afraid or simply not interested....
The brain has the incredible ability to rewire neurological pathways to detangle emotional responses like anger or fear and habituate new pathways towards more positive thinking. One of the ways we can employ this brainpower is through positive affirmations. The best mantras to live by will reinforce positive outlooks for the future and healthy self-esteem. Life mantras can significantly alter your perspective, leading to mental and emotional breakthroughs on the journey towards success, fulfillment, and happiness....
And the more you get to know him, the more you miss him when he’s not there. Still, you’re asking yourself, “Do I really love him, or am I just lonely?” What are the signs you love him and are in love with him? Put aside for the moment whether he feels the same. This post is about helping you get clear on what you want — and whether that involves him....
If you’re here, you can probably add to this list with insights of your own. If you’re looking specifically for leaving toxic family quotes because you’re ready to go after a life of your choosing — or you’ve done precisely that — we’re confident you’ll find some new favorites here. What Are Toxic Families? If you grew up in a toxic family environment, one or more of the following is likely to sound familiar: You often suffered the consequences of not meeting unrealistic standards; You couldn’t trust your parents (or older siblings) to protect you; You were harshly criticized and learned to stay under the radar; You don’t remember why you don’t feel safe around them; You were shamed for changing—or for not changing fast enough; You were expected to put other people’s needs ahead of your own;Being invisible costs you less than asking for something you need....
In 1950, at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, four scientists – Emil Konopinski, Edward Teller, Hebert York, and Enrico Fermi were indulged in a casual conversation about flying saucers during lunch. What began as a superficial conversation about a flying saucer cartoon quickly turned into a discussion about the possibility of sophisticated societies populating the universe. During the discussion, Enrico Fermi came out with this casual remark.“Where is everybody?” The root of the question, according to the Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence is that “Fermi realized that any civilization with a modest amount of rocket technology could rapidly colonize the entire galaxy....
Thus, he rose off of the bed in the middle of the dawn and reduced his time by working out an extra thirty-five minutes from his flexible schedule. And for the other twenty-five minutes, he made himself busy flipping some important documents and studied them critically. Stuffed his mind with some data and facts which he thought were necessary, and tucked each file into his leather bag with a conscious effort....
According to the ECOWAS arrangement, a west African can reside for up to 90 days in any West African country without a visa. If you have a current passport, you’ll notice it also serves as an ECOWAS travel permit. So, if you have been wondering the places you can travel to with a passport of Ghana and without a visa, here’s your treat! There are lots and lots of them....
Think of the fashion trends, slang, and behaviors you’ve learned from the influential people around you. Even the most independent people can be influenced if they hang out with a crowd that doesn’t support them. Does who you surround yourself with impact you that much? Let’s explore the question and the answers. How Important Are the People You Surround Yourself With? A bad influence. The rotten egg. The go-getter. The party planner....
Ah, rain… Romantics everywhere agree: A rainy day date is quite dreamy, isn’t it? Well, it may be in The Notebook or Breakfast at Tiffany’s but, in real life, we paint a completely different picture. When you think about a date, a rainy day definitely isn’t your go-to setting. After all, shivering in the cold with wet feet and ruined hair totally kills the mood. Should you call off the date?...
Forgiveness doesn’t mean you’re okay with the wrong things they did. It doesn’t mean that you’ll forget their wrongdoings. And it certainly doesn’t have to mean reconciliation. In the simplest form, forgiveness frees you. It means choosing to move past everything that’s holding you back – hurt, disappointment, resentment, bitterness, revenge, and your life’s broken pieces. And it doesn’t matter if they deserve your forgiveness or not, or whether they asked for your forgiveness or not....
And it’s good talk (mostly). You each have a strong presence of your own, but your chemistry together is what makes others see you as a couple worth watching and emulating. You’re a power couple — at least to your biggest fans. Wherever you go and whatever you do together, people want to know and experience your joys and pains with you. Your relationship makes others want to know what your secret is....
Other times, you just want people to respect your personal space and ask before they make any type of physical contact. Touch is personal, after all. And a hug is for you to give — not for anyone to take. What comes to mind when you see “types of hugs”? How many types of hugs could there be? And what does each one mean? You’re about to find out....
Positive affirmations for friends can help us nurture and strengthen our friendships. A true friendship is precious, but anytime we interact with others, there is the potential for strife, trust issues, and other problems. When you use affirmations for friendship, you enrich these valuable relationships. The more you practice, the more value these affirmations will add to your friendships. What Are Affirmations for Friends and Why Should You Use Them?...
Anyone can easily make a basic espresso, but it takes a lifetime of chasing the holy grail of baristas – the god shot – to master pulling the ideal cup of espresso. The beans, grind, pressure, temperature, roast, pack, time, and the mechanics of the pull itself all contribute to how good an espresso mix is. Variations on espresso are endless, with mixes being thought up as quickly as cocktail recipes....
Throughout East Asia, sake is often the drink of choice. When you move further west, vodka becomes king. Then as you run into the Atlantic, you hit Scotland with its scotch whisky. And the Emerald Isle whiskey isn’t far off. But once you cross the Atlantic, you’ll land in the USA. And in America, one spirit reigns supreme: Bourbon. Here’s what you’ll find in our best bourbon reviews below(priced according to 750ml bottles): What Makes a Good Bourbon?...
From the ashes of these awful Apple watches and bulky LG Urbane messes rose up the survivors of the flood. Companies late to the game have taken up the mantle and decided they can revive and renew the intelligent watch, and allow it to come of age. Truly slicker, savvier, and wiser than their predecessors, the smartwatch is an idea who is quickly coming of age, as evidenced by these 8 exceptional offerings....
Lake Como has long been a luxury retreat for personalities like George Clooney, Madonna, Richard Branson and others. This deep, old European lake is one of unparalleled beauty, bordered by both the countryside of Italy and the mountains of Switzerland. Around Lake Como, hills rise out of the water, dotted by the lazy lights of old-world homes, restaurants– and the CastaDiva Resort. CastaDiva is a young, design-minded hotel in an old Italian mansion that once played host to Italy’s fashionable elite....
The Portland-based artist Jim Kazanjian is at once a photographer and a creator of worlds, a master of the collage and the imaginary landscape. His images are woven from hundreds of real life photographs of nature, of architecture and landscapes that are intricately woven together to yield an entirely new world. New structures rise out of dangerous environments that do not appear to be physically possible, but look to be real nonetheless....
External hard drives provide a backup storage location for everything on your computer, as well as a transportable way to get what you need from one location to another without lugging around extensive equipment. Like USB drives an external hard drive is nothing more than a stash box where you can stow important information, such as all those Hollywood films you certainly didn’t pirate from torrent sites. They’re the answer to your memory woes, but you need to get one of the 10 best external hard drives to keep it all safe and secure....
