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Ghosting, simmering, and icing – What are they?

Ghosting, simmering, and icing are colloquial terms that describe the practice of suddenly ending all communication avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation, and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate.[1][2][3]  “When a person is ghosted, even if they try to reach out to the other person to reconnect or receive closure, they are typically silent.” Source: […]

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Some Subtle Forms of Manipulative Behavior to Be Aware Of

Uncover Subtle Forms Of Maniptualtion

Some  Subtle Forms of Manipulative Behavior to Be Aware Of: At one point or another, we’ve all encountered or exhibited signs of manipulation—it’s an inherent aspect of human interactions to some extent. Recall a young child feigning tears or gazing at you with hopeful eyes when they desire something. However, as we mature, these manipulative

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Managing the Heartbreak: The correct way to break up

Breaking up can be one of the most challenging experiences anyone can go through. It can be an agonizing process for both people involved. However, there is a proper way to handle a breakup that can make the process less painful. It’s essential to recognize and manage your emotions and communicate with your partner respectfully.

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Spot a True Friend

Have a friend like this? They only reach out when they need something. If your friend consistently contacts you only to vent about their problems or seek help without showing interest in your well-being, it may be time to reassess the friendship. Please pay attention to those who constantly speak negatively about others, as they

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Squishes!

  It is generally observed that platonic crushes do not culminate in ultimate rejection. Establishing a platonic friendship is relatively more accessible for individuals, regardless of any physical attraction towards another person. Conversely, it is considerably difficult for someone to become a romantic partner if they don’t find their counterpart physically attractive. The absence of

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Signs of Jealousy

7 Indicators That Someone Is Concealing Their Envy Towards You If jealousy is not addressed or acknowledged, it can evolve into destructive behavior that can change your friend so significantly that you may not even recognize them. The problem is that many individuals conceal these emotions, making it difficult to determine if they are envious

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What to Do When Someone Pushes Your Boundaries by Dr.Shawn M. Burn Ph.D.

When faced with someone that resists your boundaries, these strategies may help.   Good mental health requires boundaries—setting limits on what we do for others, and how much we’ll allow them to disrespect us. “Boundary-pushing” can involve ignoring or testing our boundaries, and trying to manipulate us into relaxing our boundaries. There are ways to

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