Toxic family environments can range from mild neglect to extreme physical abuse. Whatever type of toxic family you grew up in, one thing is guaranteed: your needs were not met. So, what are the signs you grew up in a toxic family? 12 signs you grew up in a toxic family 1. You are a … Read more
In our society of attention-seekers, it can be hard to accept the plain simple truth: not everyone is going to like you and it’s not the end of the world if they don’t. Today, we constantly live in the illusion that we should strive to be popular, trendy, and nice to everybody. But is being … Read more
It can be tempting to chase friendships and seek popularity. Today’s society convinces us that we should all strive toward a large social network and everyone’s approval. But is having many friends really worth it? Most often, there are just a few people in our lives that we can count on. As shown in the … Read more
It may be tempting to think that you have plenty of friends. Social media platforms like Facebook have made it easier than ever to confuse the meaning of friendship. They give us the illusion that every single person we know is our friend and that everybody around us cares. But is it really so? The … Read more
As a young socially awkward introvert, I would notice over and over again that while being in a group, other people wouldn’t show much interest in me. I would often ask myself, “What am I doing wrong? Why don’t people like me?” I knew it was because of my reserved personality, which made it difficult … Read more