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If A Man Can’t Be Trusted, These 6 Little Things He Does Make It Pretty Obvious | Mitzi Bockmann

If A Man Can’t Be Trusted, These 6 Little Things He Does Make It Pretty Obvious | Mitzi Bockmann

Published by Jenni Sidey

Trust is such a vital aspect of a relationship, and unfortunately, trust can easily be broken. When betrayal happens, it might be surprising and perhaps even the result of good intentions, but unfortunately, it doesn’t matter.  Research has found that when trust is broken, it can’t always be repaired. Sometimes, it is obvious why it was broken. But it can also be broken in odd ways, and even from the best of (if not misguided) intentions. This seems to happen especially for men, so understanding how not to break trust in the first place is the best way to keep a relationship strong. If a man can’t be trusted, these 6 little things he does make it pretty obvious: 1. He bends the truth to avoid conflict Men believe they have an instinct to protect women that goes back to the beginning of humankind. The enforced masculine desire to protect women has been shown in studies to be an aspect of ambivalent sexism, to the point that by trying to protect a woman, men do …

11 Phrases People Only Say When They’re A Solid Person With Good Morals

11 Phrases People Only Say When They’re A Solid Person With Good Morals

Published by Jenni Sidey

Even thought it seems like the everything is bleak and our worries are all-consuming, there are some people who give us hope that there are actually still kind people in the world.  The phrases someone only says when they’re actually a solid person with good morals are meant to uplift and form deep connections with those around you them. They treat people how they want to be treated and move through life spreading kindness and compassion, with true integrity. Here are the phrases people only say when they’re actually solid people with good morals 1. ‘I should have handled that better’ Sanja Miljevic | Shutterstock Nobody is perfect, that’s just a fact of life. As much as people try to be the best version of themselves, even those with good morals stumble from time to time. Still, when someone messes up, the correct thing to do is to apologize, because even if it’s hard, taking accountability matters a lot — not only for your relationships, but for yourself as well.  As psychotherapist F. Diane Barth …

6 Things Husbands Want In A Marriage (Even If They Never Say It Out Loud) | Deborah Roth

6 Things Husbands Want In A Marriage (Even If They Never Say It Out Loud) | Deborah Roth

Published by Jenni Sidey

When it comes to knowing how to be a better spouse, there are plenty of ways women can become even better partners.  While some men, though certainly not all, may struggle to express what they wish their wives would do more of to make for a harmonious union, we’ve done the work for you, sussing out the habits husbands secretly value in a marriage. To the boyfriends, husbands, and partners reading this, remember it goes both ways. Often, what men want, women want too. So, you should be encouraged to give these non-physical “things” to her as well, especially if you want a day-to-day relationship that’s calmer and more fulfilling on the whole. Here are the seven things husbands secretly value in a marriage, even if they never say it out loud: 1. Husbands value when they are nurtured Yes, women might have a biological edge on this one with their higher doses of estrogen and oxytocin, often called the “mothering” hormone. A group of female scientists at UCLA labeled this trait “tend and befriend” …

Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales | Wales holidays

Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales | Wales holidays

Published by Sam Flores

Cliff is sitting in his farm truck scanning the hillsides with powerful binoculars. “It’s the rams,” he says. “They can stray at this time of year.” I follow his direction of gaze, down a golden hillside covered in bracken and boulders to a dark patch in the valley bottom. “Hopefully not down there,” he adds. “That’s the quaking bog.” The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Sometimes a chance encounter can transform your appreciation of an area, and that is about to happen for me. I’m heading up Craig y Garn mountain to catch the sunrise over the Llŷn peninsula and the first rays are already stealing over the tops of distant Cadair Idris, rousing giant shadows from under the trees. Cliff, who also happens to be my landlord for the week, points to the house on a hill above the bog: “Where you’re staying was my great-grandmother’s house – or at least what is now the living room. She kept one pig, one sheep …

Radical Honesty Isn’t Emotional Intimacy

Radical Honesty Isn’t Emotional Intimacy

Published by Jenni Sidey

In a recent “Love Is Blind” episode, a couple, Chris and Jess, seem to have it all. They share a sense of humor, worldview, and goals for the future; are authentic; and share a physical closeness with one another. Suddenly, in a dramatic shift, Chris tells Jess, in not-so-many words, that he is not sexually attracted to her because she is not physically fit enough for his liking, although he wants to “work on it.” Although radical honesty can come from a place of good intentions, not wanting to hide or mislead another person, it can also be so destabilizing that there really is nothing left to work on. We exist in a culture where being radically authentic is touted and can become a kind of virtue signaling. It means you are honest and have integrity—better to hurt people’s feelings than to lead them on. On the other hand, authenticity, to such an extent, takes the hard work out of the art of relationship development. Instead of sitting with one’s feelings, understanding another person and …

People Who Use These 11 Phrases May Seem Nice, But They’re Usually Low Class

People Who Use These 11 Phrases May Seem Nice, But They’re Usually Low Class

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are some people who just happen to find the right words at the right time and come across as being very polite and charming. On the surface, there words can seem harmless and even appear confident and well-mannered, but underneath the “nice” remarks is usually the true meaning. It’s usually just smoke and mirrors, disguising how they truly feel about someone or something. Some people may not even realize that they’re putting it all out there either. They may think they’re just being sweet and funny, but if you’re actually paying attention, you can immediately decipher what they really mean. Whether it’s shirking responsibility or saying they’re just speaking their mind, people who use these phrases may seem nice, but they’re usually low class. They’re deeply insecure and enjoy getting defensive immediately rather than hearing others out. It can be easy to miss it if the person saying it manages to be quite charming and approachable. A smile and a casual shrug can leave you thinking that you may have just imagined things. But …