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This Is Your Perfect Soulmate, According To Your Zodiac Sign

By
Stephanie Reeds

The idea of the perfect match for our personality, the fact that our soulmate is out there waiting for us has been around ever since we were little kids. Fairytales showing us that “the special someone” exists, movies depicting Prince Charming as a universal type of soulmate, describing the meaning of true love, destiny, and everlasting passion.

However, not everything is black and white.

Every person out there has a different set of traits and their own uniqueness that makes them appealing to different types of people.

If you haven’t already found yours, you might not be looking at all the right places. Have you ever considered that your zodiac sign can tell a lot about your needs, preferences, and choices?

Our zodiac signs can really help us decipher our personality traits. Therefore, a closer examination of your zodiac sign could give you interesting insights about the person who would be the most compatible with you.

Are you ready to find out? Here we go!

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Intense, impulsive and extremely enthusiastic about life, Aries can’t imagine slowing down their tempo for you. They need a person who will share the exact same passion for life with them and someone who’ll keep up with their dynamic flow.

You can’t stand routine and you’re quickly bored by a person’s mediocre life. Your perfect soulmate will be a person as confident as you are, someone who is determined and isn’t afraid to take risks in life.

Potential soulmates: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini and Aquarius.

Taurus (April 20 – May 21)

The one thing that Taurus values the most is stability. Stubborn as hell, you won’t allow anyone to bring sudden changes into your life. There is so no one more loyal and devoted than you because when a Taurus loves, they do it unconditionally.

However, if they decide to walk the extra mile for you, they will expect nothing more than the same thing in return. Playing mind games are out of the question. Their intense sensibility requires a careful, loving and a trustworthy person who’ll treat them like the royalty they are.

Potential soulmates: Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo and Pisces.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21)

Gemini can get a little picky when it comes down to engaging in relationships. So, if you date a Gemini, you can be sure that they’ve been over and over that in their minds, so picking you means that you’re special to them.

Their true soulmate is a person who’ll sweep them off their feet with their charismatic looks, someone clever enough to keep up with their witty humor and a person who has enough differences to keep things interesting.

Potential soulmates: Leo, Libra, Aries and Aquarius.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22)

Cancer people have a big heart and lot of love to give… but only to those few lucky ones. If you really want to win them over, you should know that it will be expected of you to return your love in the best way possible.

They need a person who’ll be intelligent enough to arouse their mind and affectionate enough to make them feel loved and special. The perfect soulmate would be someone with a pure and empathetic mind as their own.

Potential soulmates: Scorpio, Taurus, Pisces and Virgo.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Seeing as you are the supreme leader of the jungle, you demand the utmost respect and attention from every person you encounter. Although you seek for a someone who will be able to keep up with your fiery persona, you are hopelessly drawn to confident, yet mystical personalities.

You need a special someone who’ll keep the fire even more alive than it is, without being afraid to actually put themselves out there for you.

Potential soulmates: Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius and Aries.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Virgos are considered as one of the most practical and logical signs of all the zodiac signs. While most of the people let love lead their way, you can’t imagine putting yourself under something so unpredictable. Let’s face it, you are a born perfectionist.

So instead of having another person (besides you) who’ll criticize you, you need a perfect someone who’ll be there to accept you and show you the true meaning of unconditional love. Your true soulmate is an ambitious and complex person, someone who’ll be intensely devoted to you.

Potential soulmates: Scorpio, Capricorn, Cancer and Taurus.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Libra’s are constantly working in order to create their dream life in which they would never allow a total stranger to just randomly venture into.

They’ve set their standards high, and they won’t settle for just about anyone that crosses their path. Considering that they are the ultimate aesthetic junkie, their true soulmate is a person with extremely good looks, self-confident as well as sharp-witted.

Potential soulmates: Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius and Leo.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 22)

Scorpio’s life is all about extremes. Your passion and fiery determination keeps you firmly on the ground, grasping life to the fullest. You refuse to engage in anything that is half-done, and it is the same with relationships. That’s why Scorpios ideal mate is a person who’ll keep challenging them and encourage them to grow. You need someone who’ll be able to feel as deep as you, someone with a vivid imagination but will still remain a little mystery.

You love to be left with little to your imagination and you are hopelessly drawn to sharp-witted people.

Potential soulmates: Pisces, Virgo, Capricorn and Cancer.

Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21)

Sagittarians are people who are the most adventurous out of all signs. Being independent and flying free is their life motto, so you should know that they won’t tolerate a partner who is getting all clingy and possessive of them.

They steer clear of routines and endless boring rules on how to live life, so their perfect life companion would be a person who approaches life in a more fun-loving and open-minded way.

Sagittarians need someone who’ll contribute to their own madness and appetite for adventures, a person who’ll be willing to conquer the world with them, not someone who’ll cut off their wings.

Potential soulmates: Leo, Aquarius, Aries and Libra.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)

Responsible and extremely disciplined, you won’t be afraid to get a little picky when it comes down to choosing your life mate. The perfect person for you is someone who has class and takes pride in what they are. Your soulmate is someone who’ll be able to manage your strong personality and engage with you on a deeper, more profound level.

But on top of it all, you need a special someone who’ll be loyal enough to “ride or die” with you. Capricorn people need someone they can count on!

Potential soulmates: Leo, Aquarius, Aries and Libra.

Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)

Aquarians need someone who’ll sweep them off their feet by engaging them in a powerful stimulating conversation about all the right subjects. No small talk, no gibberish. Just a sensual one-on-one.

Their ideal soulmate is an out-going person who’ll always be up for a new adventure. They are extremely drawn to people who have a wickedly unique sense of humor. Considering this, keep in mind that if you can make them laugh, you can make them do anything.

Oh, and one more thing. Aquarians are the ultimate foodies, so make sure to throw them a tasty surprise every now and then!

Potential soulmates: Libra, Aries, Gemini and Sagittarius.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

They often tend to live wrapped up in their own mind, their own thoughts trying to not take life that seriously. However, despite the fact that this helped them become an incredibly wise and gentle human being, it also managed to hold them back in life, afraid to step forward.

Their ideal mate will be a person with a healthy dose of self-confidence, a wild and curious mind who’ll accept Pisces for their true personality and help them grow by encouraging them to chase down their highest goals and deepest desires.

Potential soulmates: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn and Taurus.

People Complain ‘Friends’ Is A Homophobic, Misogynistic, And A Transphobic Series

By
Elizabeth Williams

Despite the thrill of millions when Netflix announced that the beloved sitcom Friends would be uploaded to the streaming service, there are some who have managed to point out some offensive details.

A great number of us grew up with Ross, Chandler, Phoebe, Rachel, Monica, and Joey, and their relationships, babies, and break-ups. And with all those rib-tickling situations, what’s not to love about the series?

Apparently, a lot, if you look at Twitter.

Some of the viewers, for example, have found one particular scene very offensive. It’s about the scene where the gang watches a video of Monica’s prom, and Joey says: “Some girl ate Monica!”

While Courtney Cox did have a slim figure throughout the show, some viewers can’t help but notice how her character’s palls regularly bring up how large she was during her teens.

“The fat shaming of Monica in Friends will forever be problematic – she’s not even that ‘fat’ in it for f***s sake,” writes one viewer on Twitter.

Another added: “The fat shaming in this Friends episode is unreal. I still love Friends. I think it really shows how much we as a society have accomplished and changed since then! But DAMN.”

Another label that the show has received is being homophobic and transphobic.

For those of you that watched the sitcom, you must remember the scandalous relationship between Chandler’s dad and the pool boy. While the gang never lets Chandler forget that, his disdain for his father gets even worse when he meets him in drag in Las Vegas.

In an article in New Statesman, writer Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin says: “Chandler’s dehumanizing contempt for his queer father, which mutates into a loathing of any kind of effeminacy or gender nonconformity, in himself or anyone else.

“Plenty of people will tell you that this gay panic was ‘of its time’, but frankly that only makes it more sinister.”

In addition to this, there are some scenes like when Ross freaks out when Ben is seen playing with a Barbie doll, or when Rachel hires a male nanny – immediately assuming that the childcare worker must be gay.

Another accusation from the viewers is the writer’s producing a lack of diversity throughout the regular and recurring cast members.

It’s worth noting that the show first aired more than 20 years ago and that a lot of modern-day viewers are bound to brand the show as offensive. However, it’s also worth noting that despite being a show aired at that time, it did feature a same-sex wedding between Ross’s ex-wife and her partner, resulting in being banned in parts of the US.

In the end, as the Washington Post highlights if you watch Sex and the City or Seinfeld¸ you will find a lot of gags or jokes that can easily set the social media alight in 2018.

Perhaps the best thing to know is that we are evolving in consciousness and we should quit with the judgmental character that has brought all the issues of our society to life in the first place.

In the end, sit back and enjoy a good laugh. Don’t think too much about it, and live your life the way you prefer it.

 

Source: LadBible

9 Ways to Play on a Balance Beam for Kids

By
Ana Miller

Balance beams are great fun for kids. Children of all ages and even adults find it exciting to play on it. They help in improving the stability of the body and create awareness on how to manage it. The best part about balance beams is the fact that it is available everywhere in nature. You need to look at the right place to find a balance beam. (1)

If you are planning to go on a trekking trip with your kids, you must try out various ways to play on a balance beam. To enjoy the game well, you need to find the right balance beam first. We have listed down below some of the points that will help you to select the proper wooden log to play-

  1. The Beam should not be that thin that it becomes almost impossible for the kids to balance themselves on it. At the same time, if the balance beam is very thick, it will take away a lot of fun that comes with the thrill involved from falling off a balance beam.
  2. Naturally available wooden logs play-act as one of the best balance beams, but it is essential to ensure that you select one that is not placed at a dangerous height.
  3. The wood log should also not have any spikes that can harm your child’s leg when they are playing on it.
  4. Make sure that you check the durability of the log before you decide to use it. If the log is kept at a height and if it breaks, it could turn out to be a harrowing experience.

Just walking on a balance beam may not be an exciting play for a long time. However, there are various ways by which you can make this activity a lot of fun. Based on the experience of many people we have listed down below nine ways in which you can play on a balance beam with kids.

  1. First, try the most common game that is to walk on the balance beam without falling off
  2. Another exciting game is to step backwards on the Beam but to play the game; the wood should not be very disproportionate
  3. Try to run as fast on the beam as possible without falling off from it.
  4. You can also try to finish the walk by hopping at regular intervals.
  5. It is also an exciting game to jump from the beam to as much distance as possible
  6. You should even count the number of steps that it take you to finish the length of the shaft and see if every time you make the same amount of steps
  7. A lot of kids like to walk take heel to toe steps on the beam and see how well they can finish it.
  8. If you have a group of friends and the log is strong enough you should play Follow the Leader game
  9. Another exciting game is to go to the middle of the beam and then stand on one leg as a Flamingo Bird.

Psychological Strategies to Help You Get Over a Bad Breakup

By
Ana Miller

The aftermath of a breakup is always devastating and people feel rightfully hopeless and helpless. Plenty of research papers has shown that the end of a relationship can lead to intrusive thoughts, insomnia, low self-esteem, and self-worth. Depression can occur in many cases, as well as lower immune responses of the body. The stress under which we find ourselves after a breakup is considerable and impacts our lives on so many levels. While science teaches us about the results of a bad breakup, it can also teach us how to get over one easier. Certain approaches and changes can turn our lives for the better after such events.

Don’t Fight It

Fighting your feelings can only make it worse. Instead, try to come to terms with the feelings that you experience. A breakup can come with a variety of negative feelings: anger, sadness, hopelessness, jealousy, confusion, fear etc. But if you try to suppress those, you only expand their lifespan. Grieving is normal, and it has a relatively limited “activity” interval. The best approach in your case is identifying those feelings and what exactly causes those and fully understanding and accepting those. This will decrease the time during which you experience grieving and will make you feel better at the end of the process, in fact. Coping in a healthy way with grieving will make you feel better. However, certain things might intensify the negative feelings that you experience. (1)

  • You were not the one who decided to break up;
  • Not anticipating the breakup;
  • It was your first serious and committed relationship;
  • Your ex-partner was your only real friend;
  • You keep accidentally meeting your ex;
  • You were feeling amazing in that particular relationship;
  • Your ex-partner started to date somebody else right after your breakup;
  • Believing that your ex-was your only solution in dating somebody.

Even if you experience these thoughts, they are manageable if you have the right strategy in mind. Some of the following pieces of advice seem to work best in coping with a bad breakup.

Make Self-Care a Priority

Self-care means that you have to ensure that your basic needs are met. When feeling depressed and anxious, this may seem difficult. Eating, sleeping showering, these are mandatory, even if you may feel like you don’t particularly want to. Search for various alternatives that might make these tasks for you. Sleeping might be hard during these times, but a herbal tea will definitely help your mind. Search for those meal courses that you enjoy and try to have small portions. Comfort food is there for a reason, after all! Start an exercising routine, if you want to better manage your sleep. Sleep deprivation will only make your suffering worse and the healing process lengthier. (2)

Give Up Thinking that You’ll Get Back Together

If you still use a people search tool to stalk your ex, give up this habit right now. This is by far the most toxic behavior that you might catch, as well as hoping for a reconciliation. As long as there are no serious reasons for your breakup or solid evidence that you two will get back together, give up this thought. The closure is necessary in this case, but you won’t achieve it by thinking that you will miraculously reconcile. Give up all sorts of connection with your ex. Don’t call, don’t search them on social media, don’t text or e-mail them just for a little contact with them! This resembles begging and sometimes, people take advantage of such vulnerabilities. You don’t want to put yourself in a similar position. And your precious time cannot be spent waiting for someone to come back to you. (3)

Avoid Unhealthy Coping Strategies

People have different ways of coping with loss. Some are beneficial and positive, others are completely unhealthy. Some may pick up exercising after a breakup to help them cope better with grief, others may pick up drinking or drug abuse. Other bad habits that you want to avoid are gambling, over-eating, self-harm. Instead of those, pick healthier approaches such as exercising, picking up a new hobby, attending cooking classes or simply meeting with your close friends. (4)

Identify Your Ex’s Bad Qualities

We all have good and bad parts. Well, to get over your ex faster and minimize the grief, try to make a list of your ex’s bad parts. It’s easy for us to be blinded by love when in a relationship, but now that the relationship is over, you will see more clearly all those things that weren’t that positive about your ex. Instead of focusing on all the good parts that you will miss about your ex, concentrate on the things you are glad that you escaped from.

Breakups might seem like the end of the world for many of us but remember that these are completely normal for dating and relationships.

11 Early Telltale Signs You Are Pregnant

By
Mary Wright

It’s been a couple of days or maybe weeks since you had sex, and now you are dying to know whether you are pregnant or not. Definitely, you will need a blood or a home pregnancy test to know for sure.

But, if you can’t wait until you are able to take one (best is when you miss your period), look for these 11 early signs that reveal that you are pregnant.

1. SHORTNESS OF BREATH

If you suddenly feel short of breath while going up the stairs, it can be because you are pregnant. The fetus needs oxygen, so this leaves you a little short of it. And this will continue during your pregnancy also, especially as the growing baby begins to put pressure on your diaphragm and your lungs.

2. NAUSEA AND FATIGUE

For some women morning sickness (which unfortunately can happen during the night as well) can occur much earlier than after the expected 6 weeks. Also, if you are feeling tired all the time, and you can’t manage to read one page of your book without falling asleep – it could mean that you are pregnant.

3. CRAMPING

Is it pregnancy or just PMS? It is hard to tell for sure, but cramping could mean that your uterus is stretching to welcome your baby.

4. FREQUENT URINATION

If you find yourself suddenly unable to sleep during the night without a trip or two to the bathroom, it can be a sign that you are pregnant. This is because, during pregnancy, your body is producing more fluids which mean extra work for your bladder.

5. FOOD AVERSIONS OR UNUSUAL CRAVINGS

Suddenly, you can’t get enough pineapples even though you have never eaten pineapples before. Or, maybe the mere thought of pizza turns your stomach now, and you can’t understand how this could be since pizza has always been your favorite food. Well, it could be because you are pregnant.

6. HEADACHES AND BACKACHES

Some of the earliest signs of pregnancy is an aching head which is a result of a change in hormones. Moreover, a pain in your back is also an indicator of an early pregnancy because your ligaments start to loosen up to prepare for the further weight gain because of your pregnancy.

7. MOOD SWINGS

Are you ready to start a war with your partner over his socks being all over the room? If your hormones are going crazy, it can be because your body tries to adjust to the new hormones of your pregnancy.

8. BLOATING AND CONSTIPATION

If you suddenly can’t fit into your favorite jeans and you swear that you could last week, it might be because of the extra progesterone from your pregnancy that causes your digestive system to slow down.

9. DIZZINESS OR FAINTING

This symptom is a revealing sign of pregnancy that is shown in almost every movie. Low blood pressure or sugar that happen during pregnancy can cause you to feel light-headed or even lose consciousness.

10. ELEVATED BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE

Generally, your basal body temperature gets elevated during ovulation, but it can also be a sign that you are pregnant, especially if it lasts for more than 2 weeks.

11. SPOTTING

You got your period! But, did you? If it seems that the bleeding is lighter than it is normally, and also earlier than you expected – it could be an implantation blood as the fertilized egg gets attached to the uterus thus causing little blood spots.

If you experience all or some of these symptoms – congratulations! You may be pregnant! The only thing missing from the list is your period (pun intended)! ????

How To Raise Creative Children Instead Of Ambitious Robots

By
Elizabeth Williams

When the word ‘creativity’ comes into a discussion, most people imagine art, music, dancing, acting, and similar sorts of activities. However, creativity is the building block of society as we know it, and it encompasses every possible field you can think of.

If it weren’t for creativity, we wouldn’t advance as far as we have. And if it isn’t for creativity, we will eventually die off in terms of progress and societal prosperity. Creativity has always been the key to the future.

So, while creativity does apply to music and arts, it also applies to everything you are looking at right now – these letters, these words, the screen, the light it emits, the electricity it runs on – creativity is everything you see, and we’re slowly but surely killing it.

For every child that shows genius creative traits, and for whom the future promises so much, it seems like there is this conspiracy which forces them out of this creativity. Schools are teaching the children out of creativity and into conformity, parents are applying the passions they never achieved as a task for them, and society singles them out in the wrongest ways.

The phenomenon of child prodigy remains to be only restricted to the word ‘child,’ while these same children rarely become the geniuses who are meant to change this world. And the reason is that we don’t allow them to remain original – to remain the prodigies they were born to be.

They are taught repetitive tasks which dull them out of their creative power – the power to create new is being replaced by the habit of repeating the old because they can.

Teachers start favorizing these children only to the result of them becoming the obedient little pets who keep their ideas to themselves. Our vanity doesn’t allow them to progress in what they can be best at – in what they can change with their abundant mindsets – they become the excellent sheep.

It’s one thing to become an expert at your field, but it’s a completely different thing to be the innovator and the one who breaks the rules of that field only to create new fabulous innovations to the same.

The best doctors remain to help their patients but stop thinking about how the broken medical system can be changed. Genius teachers inspire a select few students while the rest are left to the broken educational system which these same teachers aren’t given the opportunity to transform. Lawyers help their wrongly accused clients but remain silent when it comes to changing the broken legal system.

Society has become a big status quo because the genius creative minds have been taught the rules and have been compelled to follow them. It’s not that the creative adult minds are being suppressed – they are just taught out of their potentials through tedious tasks and expectations from those who don’t know anything better.

So, what helps a creative child remain creative? What preserves the creativity which this world desperately needs?

It’s the rules we teach our children to follow from a young age. Rules that restrict their personal freedom of expression, their unique mindset, and the space they need to evolve.

In a study which compared the families of the most creative children in their school system to those who were not unusually creative, the researchers found that the main difference lied in how many rules were imposed on these children.

It turns out that the less-creative children had to follow an average of six rules, like when to write homework, and when to go to bed. On the other hand, the most creative kids were given an average of fewer than one rule.

And that one rule was the emphasis on moral values, rather than specific rules, explains Harvard psychologist Teresa Amabile.

Letting your child develop their own values instead of shoving your values down their throats is what makes the difference between nurturing the creativity in them and teaching them out of creativity.

Creativity is muffled by rules. Sure, rules are needed for a society to function – but it’s also true that many rules don’t apply to today’s trending world and are still active. Rules are put where ethics and morality are lacking – which means that emphasis should be placed on developing one’s own ethical code, instead of dogmatizing ideas which are outdated and belong to history.

Which is more, the parents’ dreams of pushing these creative children into activities which they deem suitable for their talent is an absolute nightmare for the creative mindset. Psychologist Benjamin Bloom studied the early roots of world-class musicians, artists, scientists, and athletes, only to learn that the parents of these geniuses never dreamed of raising superstar kids.

They just responded to the intrinsic motivation of their kids. When their child wanted to do something, they only supported them – which is a lot different from trying to put them in a box where you think they belong.

Creativity is not said in vain to belong out of the box – and that can never change.

A creative person doesn’t need any elite training and special courses to excel in what they are motivated to do. They need their space and the support from their closest ones – they need everyone to back off and let them do what they are best at.

In other words, parents – you can’t program your children to become creative. If you try to force them into becoming successful at something, the best you’ll get is an ambitious robot who won’t think much about how they can bring innovation into whatever they’re doing.

“Love is a better teacher than a sense of duty,” said Einstein. And letting your child do what they truly love instead of imposing a sense of duty that they need to adhere to is the key to allowing their creativity to blossom.

Some of the greatest minds of the 21st century were college dropouts; some the great minds that stand behind the subjects we’re graded on today didn’t have a diploma in the subject they contributed to – they were just in love with the things they did, and they did their best.

So, it’s up to you to decide whether you want to let your children become the geniuses they are all capable of becoming or just another sheep in the herd. The world is depending on the new generations, as it always has.

Raise creative children – not ambitious robots.

 

Inspired by: Adam Grant @NYTimes

8 Habits Of All Happy Couples – The Most Effective & Valuable Tips For Improving Your Relationship Instantly

By
Mary Wright

Being in a relationship or being married to someone you love requires a constant effort and hard work. No matter how much you and your partner love each other, you both need to understand that happy relationships are in fact never-ending series of compromises and adjustments. Or, as the saying goes, “it takes two to tango” right?

Here are 8 most effective and valuable things that you should do if you want to drastically improve your marriage or relationship.

1. Hug your partner as soon as you see each other after work.

Our skin is very sensitive to touch and it also remembers different kinds of touch. It can distinguish a ‘good’ touch from a ‘bad’ one. Also, when there is no touch we tend to feel neglected. So, couples who hug each other every day are feeling more loved and happy in their relationship.

2. Do a ‘weather check’ during the day.

Call and ask your partner how their day is going. By hearing the voice of your partner during the day when you are not together, you will both be more connected and more in sync when you meet face to face after work. For example, if your partner got promoted you can buy a bottle of wine to surprise them and celebrate the great news together.

3. Cultivate similar interests.

After the initial sparks of passion wane, it is a good thing for you and your partner to have few interests or hobbies that you both enjoy doing together. Maybe cooking dinner together, watching a movie, or taking dancing lessons. This way you will feel more connected to your partner and the spark will come back and stay there.

4. Focus on the things that your partner does right rather than what they do wrong.

You can always find what you are looking for. If you focus on finding a mistake or a flaw in your partner – you will always find something to be bothered with. Contrary, if you are looking to find the good things that your partner does for you and your relationship – you will also find many good things there. And happy couples are happy because they are concentrating only on the positive aspects of their relationship.

5. Show your partner how proud you are to be with them (especially in public).

Happy couples are proud to be seen in public together. They are always holding hands, walking side by side, and they are not ashamed to be affectionate in public. They are not doing this to show off but rather it’s their natural and instinctual way of saying they belong together.

6. Make forgiveness and trust your default mode.

When happy couples have an argument or a disagreement of some sort, and if they can’t seem to agree and resolve it – they would immediately forgive each other and move on. They don’t hold grudges and they always choose to trust their partner than looking for signs of betrayal.

7. Say ‘I love you”, “Have a good day”, and “Goodnight” every day regardless of how you feel.

This is an excellent way to show your partner that you love them, and you care for them. These words will definitely brighten up their day. Also, never go to bed angry with your partner and without saying good night no matter how much you are upset with them. Finally, what you and your partner have is more important than any upsetting incident.

8. Go to bed at the same time.

Remember the time in the beginning of the relationship when you and your partner couldn’t wait to go to bed together and make love? Well, happy couples still go to bed at the same time. And when they touch they both get a tingling feeling and (if they are not exhausted) get sexually excited.

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Here’s Why Empaths Attract Toxic People (And How They Can Break The Cycle)

By
Mary Wright

Empaths are the healers of society. They want to help everyone because they understand everyone, and they can feel others’ pain as their own. And because they always try to see the best in people, they also believe that other people are as good, fair, and decent as they are.

Well, they are wrong. Not everyone takes responsibility for their actions and apologizes when they hurt someone as empaths do.

There are people who have other motives, goals, and different behavioral patterns that empaths can’t even understand. Empaths are not able to understand that some people don’t apologize simply because they don’t feel like they have anything to apologize for. These people care only about getting what they want and if someone gets hurt in the process – it’s not their problem.

And even though not all people are narcissists, sociopaths, or psychopaths, many people are toxic in some way or another and if you are an empath it is best to approach them with caution.

Because, if your empathetic soul gets involved with someone who is toxic to your well-being (it may be a friend, a romantic partner, a co-worker, a boss, or even a member of your family) you will soon find yourself abused because of their bad treatment.

And the sad truth is that empaths attract these kinds of toxic people because their empathetic nature not only takes responsibility for themselves and their actions, but it takes responsibility for the actions of the toxic person as well. Empaths always feel that whatever bad happens in the relationship it is their fault.

When the empath sees that the other person is upset, hurt, angry, or abusive, they immediately start thinking that it is because of something they did, and they will try to do everything in their power to fix it.

The empaths successfully free others of all the responsibility for their actions and start putting the blame on themselves. And the others are happy to let them do that.

Even more so, they tend to take advantage of this side of the empath, so whenever they get confronted for their bad behavior, they will quickly turn the situation to their advantage, so that it will be the empath’s fault again.

Impressive, right empaths? What an excellent manipulative trick.

Well, empaths, it’s time to take matters into our hands and reclaim our power. It’s time to finally understand that WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHER PEOPLE’S ACTIONS. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR REACTIONS. AND, IT IS NOT ALWAYS OUR FAULT!

And we shouldn’t be the ones who are always fixing the relationship. If someone is treating us badly, it is time to let them go. Because they are not empathetic like we are. They are not good and nice people. They are toxic, and they can’t be fixed. And we are better without them in our life.

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8 Positive Signs That Show You’re Going To Marry Your Girlfriend

By
Stephanie Reeds

You’ve seen it in movies. You’ve read about it in every magazine there is (even though you don’t like to admit it). You’ve heard all about that special, heart-warming moment when you finally realize “She’s the one”.

The moment of truth will come to you in many different forms: Whether it’s you two binge-watching your favorite Ash vs Evil season while stuffing your faces with potato chips and burping out that last can of beer; or you see her front row dancing and having the time of her life while watching you shred that guitar on a typical Friday night; or maybe those rare vacation moments when you wake up next to her and realize how blessed you are to have her in your world.

Regardless of the way, it’s going to happen, there are times in life when a guy “just knows”. It will hit you so intensely that when it does it’ll literally rock you like a hurricane (pun intended).

Seeing as you fellas should always be prepared for the strike, we gathered some sure and relatable signs you need to check. If your relationship is pretty much based on them, you’re probably going to marry your girl.

1.  When You Think About The Future, You Could Easily Picture Yourself Moving In With Her

Guys, let’s talk real stuff. If the minute you think about the future, a picture of you two being all settled up in a cozy apartment comes to your mind, this is huge.

It means you are ready and willing to trade your alone time in the comfort of your home in order to be with her and spend all of the following “tomorrows” with her.

Saying yes to this transition means approaching one step closer to tying the famous knot with your girl.

2. You Are Hooked On One Of Her Favorite Tv Shows

Boy oh boy, is this important in a relationship. Of course, there are more significant things you need to search for before stepping into a relationship or make the crucial decision to marry a person.

However, aren’t the small things that the things give away the most about a person’s character?  Personally, I think yes.

And movie preferences are just one of the crucial things on the list. I know, they seem like some lame trivial stuff, but getting hooked on a person’s favorite thing is a priceless feeling.

3. She’s More Than A Girlfriend, She’s Your Best Friend

It sounds cheesy, but it’s the truth.

When you think about the person you consider your best friend, she’s the first one on the list. You spend time together, you shared every crazy desire and every deep thought inside your mind because you know she’ll be there for you, no games, no pretending, no nothing. Completely judgment-free.

You feel like you could say even the oddest, craziest thing to her, and she’d laugh about it. And that’s the same reason you fell for her.

4. You Would Rather Sleep Next To Her Than Without Her

Similar to visualizing yourself moving in with her, wanting to sleep next to a person is important on many levels.

Seeing as our bodies and minds are the most vulnerable while they are in sleep mode, sleeping in with another person is a very intimate act.

It signifies you are ready to share every bit of your intimacy with her. More importantly, it’s not enough for you to only spend the night together, but you actually can’t wait to wake up next to her.

5.You Support One Another And Take Pride In Each Other

One of the huge pointers whether or not you two are the ultimate marriage material.

Your significant person shouldn’t be the one to downgrade you, on the contrary, this person should be striving to help you grow even higher by encouraging your flaws and praising your successes.

You should be happy for her, not feel threatened. You need to build your relationship stronger, not tear it down.

If you support all her dreams and ideas, no matter how silly they might sound, it seems to me someone is ready to “put the ring on it”.

6. If The Guys Knew Your “Voice” When You Talk To Her, They Wouldn’t Stop Making Fun Of You

Oh, yes you do know what I’m talking about. It happened to every one of you though guys out there. And if you “aren’t sure”, you’re either too ashamed to admit or you haven’t found the right one yet.

Those cute, pet names you two call each other, and maybe the way the tone of your voice changes whenever you pick up the phone to call her. It’s just love, fellas! Crazy, stupid, unbelievable love. Go for it!

 7. Her Humor Cracks You Up And She May Be The Funniest Person You Know

I’ve felt it and said it a thousand times. Laughing with a person makes some sort of an inexplicable bond between them. And I think that people don’t take this thing seriously enough. It might sound silly to you, but in my opinion, relationships that don’t share the same humor can’t last long.

When two beings immediately connect on such a joyous level and make each other laugh at even the stupidest jokes, it’s an incredibly rare thing.

So, guys, if you fell for a girl who understands your politically incorrect and nasty humor (whatever it is that makes you laugh until you cry), and responds even more hilariously, I’m telling you, she’s destined for you.

8. You Still Smile Every Time You See Her

Ultimately, there a feeling you get every time you see her, that seems to never fade away. The passion burns like you two just met the other day, yet the minute you met you felt like you know her all your life. It’s a love paradox.

The butterflies are there from the beginning and you feel like the more you two are together the more intensely beautiful and magical your bond becomes.

She never ceases to amaze you and never stops brightening your day. You’ve realized you are finally at a place in your life that you’ve yearned for so long.

Because you just know that “she’s the one” for you.

 

 

Keeping your Home Fresh and Healthy to live all Year Round

By
Ana Miller

Different seasons bring their own unique challenges for homeowners who want to keep their homes fresh and healthy to live all year round. Hot humid weather allows bacteria to grow while the cold could make the air too dry. It’s easy to get overwhelmed as season after season; you notice new odours building up in your house. Stay in control with these tips to keep your home fresh for the entire year.

  1. Regular and Deep Cleaning

It’s already obvious that you need to regularly clean your house to keep it fresh all year round but you also need to schedule deep cleaning every once in a while. Don’t wait for the season to be over. You should schedule a regular deep cleaning at least once a month to get rid of odours, grime, and stain that accumulate over time. (1)

  1. Freshen Up Your Carpet

Carpets can get nasty easily. Keep them fresh by vacuuming regularly, at least every week and using baking soda periodically. Just sprinkle some baking soda on your carpet and leave it for a few minutes before you vacuum. It will absorb foul odours that stick on the fibres and they will easily be taken in by the vacuum cleaner.

  1. A Better Way to Laundry

Keeping your home fresh involves keeping your towels, sheets, and laundry clean. Switch to products that use natural ingredients instead of chemical-heavy ones. Make sure to change towels and bed sheets regularly to prevent bacteria from accumulating, causing vicious smells.

  1. Use Essential Oils

Essential oils are very effective in creating a fresh atmosphere in your home and keeping a lot of insects away. You can create your own essential oil spray with your preferred scent to get rid of unwanted smells and pests. Make sure to spray some on your sofas, couches, and chairs. This will get rid of bacteria and make them smell great. (2)

  1. Purify the Air

Keeping your air clean involves more than just spraying air fresheners. Consider installing an air purifier with UV-C to help circulate healthy and clean air in your house. There are different sizes and models available that would suit different types and sizes of homes. They’re a great investment and would keep your family healthy and safe. 

  1. Ventilate

Ensure that there is enough ventilation in your house at all times, in all areas. If you’re afraid of opening the windows because of mosquitoes and other insects, you can put wires so you can open them every once in a while. Shutting all your windows the whole time allow bad smells to linger inside.

  1. Indoor Plants

Plants are not just for decoration. Certain plants help clean the air in your home and they also have a great effect on people’s moods. They create a more welcoming atmosphere in your space and their fragrance can also enhance your home. Make sure to regularly water them and remove dead leaves that fall apart.

  1. Use Vinegar for Cleaning

Vinegar has many secret uses that could help keep your home fresh at all times. Unlock them by adding a bit of vinegar to your cleaning products to remove strong smells and stains. You can even pour warm water and vinegar down your bin to remove pungent smells.

  1. Use Diffusers

If you prefer mild scents, you can use reed diffusers to provide your home a burst of fragrance that is not overpowering. They constantly freshen your home and get rid of underlying odours.

  1. Use Citrus

Citrus is a great agent for keeping your home fresh all year round. You can cut some lemons and put them in a pot of boiling water. You can leave it simmering for a few minutes in an open pot to allow the smell to fill your house. This will leave a nice, citrusy smell that will also freshen up the air in your home.

Conclusion

It’s important to keep in mind that you need a holistic approach to keeping your home fresh all year round. Do not just do one of the tips above and forget about the rest. For best results, use a combination of the above tips and create a schedule.

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