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fromBustle
2 days ago

Your October Tarot Reading

October is here like a comforting sip of spiced cider. Every month, I ask my tarot deck, "What do we need to know?" In the weeks ahead, you're learning what empowerment feels like. This five-card spread I created represents... Energy: Your vibe right now. Situation: What's happening around you. Obstacle: A struggle you're facing. Action: What to do about it. Lesson: What you'll learn from this.
Mindfulness
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Don't Drown in Empathy

Cognitive empathy—understanding another's perspective without sharing their emotions—preserves resilience, improves communication, and prevents burnout from excessive affective empathy.
Mental health
fromBustle
4 days ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Monday, September 29

Grounded discipline and focused ambition define the day, with morning self-doubt, afternoon productivity surge, and evening tension between personal needs and pleasing others.
#family-dynamics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Asking Eric: What should I say if I see this woman after the dog park nastiness?

People will sometimes read a story or see something online that upsets them and want others to feel that same level of distress so that they know they're not alone. What this response often lacks is consent. Yes, the news is public information, but how we receive that information, process it and react to it is still personal. She didn't respect a boundary that you set. That says to me she was less interested in commiseration than in misery.
Pets
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Daughter Has Already Disappointed My Father. She's a Newborn.

Prioritizing feelings and establishing boundaries is essential when facing gender bias from family.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Asking for a friend: I broke up with a guy after two months but he won't stop texting and watching my social media. What should I do to move on?

Persistent contact from an ex after a breakup can hinder moving on and create discomfort.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: My co-worker thinks I'm mad at him. In reality, I have a raging crush.

Developing a crush on a co-worker can be distracting and inappropriate, especially when both individuals are married. It's important to maintain professionalism in the workplace. Keeping emotional distance can prevent complications in a career.
Relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What to Do Before Reconnecting With an Estranged Relative

Evaluate expectations before reconnecting with estranged loved ones.
Acceptance of the person's current self is crucial for reconnection.
Set clear boundaries and prepare emotionally for the relationship's future.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: We didn't have a fight but I haven't seen my boyfriend in 8 months

Long-distance communication with no in-person meetings can indicate deeper relational issues.
Setting boundaries in relationships can feel like rejections, impacting connection.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Low Contact: A Gentler Path When Estrangement Feels Too Big

Low contact enables emotional distance without total estrangement.
Boundaries are essential for mental and emotional health.
Low contact is adaptable to changing needs.
It's a subtle way to create distance without breaking ties.
Mental health
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Ask Allison: Some of my friends are moaners and I don't enjoy talking to them anymore

Maintaining emotional boundaries is important in friendships to avoid feeling drained.
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