Why Social Inclusion Doesn’t Always Feel Like Belonging
Feeling left out while included can be a painful, confusing experience. You may have friends, receive invitations, and take part in group conversations, yet …
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Why Dating in College Can Feel so Complicated
College dating can feel complicated because connection, independence, friendship, sex, and social expectations often overlap. You may enjoy someone’s company…
Why Does October Suddenly Make the Rest of the Year Feel So Short?
There’s something about October that makes the year feel like it’s suddenly moving a little faster. One minute, you’re getting
Relationship Anxiety or Losing Feelings? How to Tell
Relationship anxiety can turn ordinary changes in emotion into questions that feel difficult to set aside. Thoughts like “Do I really want this relationship?…
Why Your Sibling’s Success Can Feel so Personal
A sibling’s good news can bring up more than one feeling at a time. You may feel proud when they get engaged, earn a promotion, buy a home, have a baby, reac…
Can Attraction Grow Over Time in a Relationship?
Attraction does not always arrive as a lightning-bolt feeling on a first date. When dating culture puts so much weight on instant chemistry, it can be hard t…
Why Dating Can Feel Like an Evaluation Instead of a Connection
Dating can feel less like meeting another person and more like sitting for an exam you did not study for. You may find yourself wondering, “Do they like me?”…
When Financial Anxiety Begins Affecting Your Relationship
Financial anxiety can change the feeling of a relationship long before either partner says, “Money is the problem.” Worry about income, debt, savings, rising…
When Helping Someone Else Is About Easing Your Discomfort
When someone you love is hurting, the urge to help can arrive quickly. You may start researching solutions, offering advice, taking something off their plate…
When Being Low Maintenance Means Hiding Your Needs
Being easygoing can be a real strength.