Asking for help may make you feel vulnerable — but it’s actually a sign of courage
Fishing for compliments, provoking conflict and pouring on the melodrama are all ways of expressing an unmet need
Authenticity, respect and honest communication about boundaries and expectations are key when earning someone’s trust
Role-playing, creating social opportunities and celebrating little wins can all help ease shyness
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This tactic is when one person avoids or refuses to do a task and uses their ‘incompetence’ as an excuse in order to sidestep responsibilities
Anorgasmia is a fairly common concern with a wide range of physical and psychological causes
This spiritual way of understanding a connection can be affirming and uplifting — but it can also enable abuse
Retroactive jealousy is often rooted in anxiety and insecurity — but there are steps you can take to help tame this green-eyed monster
Sleeping with separate blankets can help you get the ZZZs you need — without fighting for covers all night
Don’t let the romantic terminology fool you: Karmic relationships are dysfunctional by definition
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