All posts tagged: emotional support

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Published by Sam Flores

(The Conversation) — If you’ve ever turned to artificial intelligence to try to figure out how to handle a tricky situation with a friend or colleague, you’re far from alone. For many, AI has become a modern oracle – a source of guidance, emotional support or clarity in moments of uncertainty – though critics worry that they could lead to emotional dependence on the technology. Of course, the urge to seek answers from forces beyond ourselves is hardly new. For generations, people have turned to psychics, astrology charts or tarot cards for reassurance. Once fringe, these practices have increasingly become mainstream. According to a 2025 Pew Research survey, nearly 1 in 3 Americans consult tools such as tarot or astrology at least once a year, interest that’s thought to largely be fueled by Gen Z and social media. Now, we’re seeing these two forces – AI and occult practices – meeting in strange and fascinating ways. An increasing number of tarot readers, from novices to seasoned practitioners, have been turning to AI to help make …

Women Who Always Seem To Be The ‘Emotional Support Friend’ Usually Had 11 Experiences Normal People Didn’t Have

Women Who Always Seem To Be The ‘Emotional Support Friend’ Usually Had 11 Experiences Normal People Didn’t Have

Published by Jenni Sidey

Many women, who already take on emotional burdens and obligations in their romantic relationships, may also adopt the “therapist friend” role if they’re sensitive, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent. Even in good-intentioned conversations and with truly lovely friends, sometimes it feels impossible to adopt this role, especially if you seem to have the “wisdom” of reflection and perspective, compared to other people in your life. Women who always seem to be the “emotional support friend” usually have experiences normal people didn’t have. Of course, these conversations and supportive behaviors are sometimes fulfilling and bonding, but most times, these women end up feeling exhausted and drained from having boundaries chronically overstepped. Women who always seem to be the ‘emotional support friend’ usually had 11 experiences normal people didn’t have 1. They were forced to mature early Gladskikh Tatiana | Shutterstock While emotional intelligence and independence do tend to feed into a greater well-being in adulthood, for children who were forced to build these skills from parentification too early, chances are they struggle with finding a balance. They’re the …

11 Signs You’re The Emotional Anchor Of Your Family, Even If No One Ever Said Thank You

11 Signs You’re The Emotional Anchor Of Your Family, Even If No One Ever Said Thank You

Published by Jenni Sidey

In many families, there’s one person who quietly holds things together emotionally. They’re the ones others call during difficult moments, the one who smooths over tension, and the ones who somehow stay steady when everyone else feels overwhelmed. This role rarely comes with a title, and it’s almost never formally acknowledged. It simply develops over time as family members begin to rely on the same person again and again. Psychologists sometimes describe this dynamic as emotional labor within families. The emotional anchor is the person who absorbs stress, provides reassurance, and keeps communication flowing even when things get complicated. While this role can be deeply meaningful, it can also be exhausting when it goes unnoticed. If you’ve ever felt like the emotional center of your family without anyone explicitly recognizing it, certain patterns in your relationships may look very familiar. These are 11 signs you’re the emotional anchor of your family, even if no one ever said thank you 1. Everyone comes to you when something goes wrong AnnaStills / Shutterstock When problems arise in …

11 Things A Woman Does Differently When She Finally Feels Chosen In A Relationship

11 Things A Woman Does Differently When She Finally Feels Chosen In A Relationship

Published by Jenni Sidey

It can be hard to find an honest, healthy relationship, especially in a dating culture where mixed signals and emotional games are the norm. When a woman doesn’t feel chosen in a relationship, she constantly questions where she stands, second-guesses her partner’s intentions, and holds parts of herself back to avoid getting hurt. But when she finally feels chosen — not tolerated, convenient, or temporary, but deeply wanted, everything changes. Emotional security in a relationship transforms how she trusts, communicates, sets boundaries, and feels about love. You can see it in her behavior, her confidence, and the way she approaches the relationship. Here are 11 things a woman does differently when she finally feels chosen in a relationship: 1. She allows herself to trust filadendron from Getty Images Signature via Canva Women can have a hard time trusting. Whether it’s friends or their romantic partner, it’s not uncommon for trust issues to occur. It can hold them back from forming meaningful relationships. It’s a critical part of maintaining healthy partnerships. Without trust, a long-term relationship has …