Breakups

Breaking up is never easy. It’s a tumultuous time filled with emotion, uncertainty, and often, profound sadness. Whether you’ve been through multiple breakups or are facing your first, it’s crucial to handle the process in a way that promotes healing and personal growth. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman provides valuable insights into the psychological impact of breakups and offers advice on what not to do when navigating this challenging time. The Role of Emotions in Breakups   During a breakup, it’s common to experience a whirlwind of emotions that can feel overwhelming. These emotions are not just mental; they manifest physically, affecting everything from your sleep patterns to your appetite. Huberman explains that our brain processes the… Read More »Breaking Up? Don’t Do This!!

Navigating the Broken Path: Understanding and Coping with Breakups Breakups. The word itself conjures images of heartache, shattered dreams, and a future suddenly uncertain. While often seen as negative experiences, breakups are a common reality, impacting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Understanding the reasons behind them, how age plays a role, and effective coping mechanisms can help navigate the emotional turbulence and pave the way for healing and growth. The Statistics Speak: Before diving deeper, let’s acknowledge the scope. Studies suggest that roughly 40-50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce, while cohabiting relationships face even higher dissolution rates. These statistics, however, don’t fully capture the prevalence of breakups, as they exclude… Read More »Breaking up Is (Not) Hard to Do…

Love can be an amazing feeling, and it makes us feel incredible. However, it also requires a lot of work; and sometimes when love doesn’t work out as planned, it can hurt quite deeply. So if you’re wondering why does love hurt so much, here are some possible causes: Love can be an intensely emotional experience, and it’s easy to get caught up in its feelings – so much so that you may lose track of yourself and how your brain functions. Here’s why this experience of falling in love should never be taken lightly: it leaves a deep mark on both parties involved. Regressing back to old ways of thinking and responding to situations… Read More »Why Does Love Hurt?

The following are common deal breakers in a relationship that you should avoid. These people do not feel 100% committed to you, are overly concerned about you, and do not share your passions. Even if you share some common interests, if a partner has other interests, it could spell the end of the relationship. If this person constantly has to justify their absences, it’s likely they’re already married. Other common deal breakers include learning that a prospective partner has kids. Some worry about taking on the role of parent sooner or later. Others worry about having to give up their freedom to have children. Luckily, there are many ways to compromise and avoid this deal… Read More »Deal Breakers For a Relationship You Should Avoid

Do you sabotage your relationships? It is time to stop! There are several reasons why you may do it. Here are some of them: Low self-esteem. You might be cheating on your partner because you feel inferior to them. This is a self-destructive and unhealthy form of power play. Sometimes you can do this without even realizing it. You can insult your partner, make jokes about them or suggest they are not good enough for you. This is one of the primary reasons why cheaters cheat. These behaviors can eventually lead to breakups. Relationship sabotage. Self-sabotaging behaviors can spell disaster for your relationship. You might feel like you don’t care for your partner, or you… Read More »Don’t Sabotage Your Relationships