In any relationship—whether it’s romantic, familial, or friendship—emotional responsibility plays a key role in keeping things healthy. When people take ownership of their actions and how those actions affect others, relationships have the space to thrive. On the flip side, when people dodge responsibility, blame others, or refuse to change harmful behaviours, relationships can become toxic quickly.

What does emotional responsibility look like? Basically it is how it shapes relationships, and h...

Ever feel like you’re running in circles with someone you love? Like one of you is always chasing, and the other is playing hide-and-seek but forgot to tell you where they’re hiding? Congratulations—you’ve entered the wild ride known as the anxious-avoidant relationship cycle.

This pattern shows up when one person craves closeness (anxious attachment) and the other feels like closeness is an emotional straitjacket (avoidant attachment). It can feel like both of you are pulling in opposite dire...

Empathy is a powerful force that connects us to one another. It's the ability to step into someone else's shoes, feel their pain, and offer support. However, not all empathy is created equal. While some people naturally feel deep, genuine empathy, others might put on a show of empathy for self-centred reasons. This performative empathy is more about gaining attention, admiration, or social approval than truly understanding and caring for others.

What Is Genuine Empathy?

True empathy comes from...

The Universal Touch of Trauma

Trauma is something that many of us face in life. It can be a small letdown or a big shock. The bigger the hurt, the tougher it can be to get close to others. This is extra hard for people who have deep emotional scars because they might find it hard to trust and open up to others.

The Struggle for Connection Amidst Trauma

When bad things happen, they can mess with our heads and hearts. This makes it tough to build strong and healthy friendships or relationships....

Have you ever felt like someone made you doubt your own feelings? This is called gaslighting. It's when someone tries to change how you see your own experiences. Let's dive into why some people do this and how it's linked to something called EQ.

What is Gaslighting
Gaslighting is like a magic trick. But instead of a fun surprise, it makes you question your own feelings. Imagine telling a friend you're sad, and they laugh it off or change the topic. That's gaslighting. They're trying to make you ...

In the world of relationships, a common dance between partners is the interplay of completeness and incompleteness. This dynamic, while common, can bring forth vulnerabilities and growth opportunities. The saying, “the most agonising thing for people who do not feel complete within themselves is to be in relationships with people who feel complete,” echoes this sentiment. Let's explore this intricate dance.

Navigating Personal Incompleteness

Individuals grappling with personal incompleteness c...

In every relationship, there's a silent factor that plays a pivotal role in its health and growth: Emotional Intelligence (EQ). This ability to tune into, understand, and manage our emotions and those of others can deeply influence the quality of our relationships. So, when one partner struggles with EQ, it can introduce unique challenges. Let's delve deeper into this intricate relationship between EQ and our well-being.

The Facets of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Think of emotional intelligence a...