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Why do humans find it easier to be kind to strangers than to family?
I am patient and kind with strangers, coworkers, and friends but with my family I am often short, critical, and unkind i…
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How do you deal with people who invalidate your gender identity?
Since coming out I have dealt with constant comments, questions, and outright dismissal of my identity from family membe…
18
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How do you live more intentionally instead of just drifting through life?
I feel like I am passively moving through my life rather than actively directing it. Weeks go by and I haven't done anyt…
26
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How do you deal with a parent who never apologizes or admits they were wrong?
My mother has never once apologized to me for anything in my entire life. When I try to bring up things from my childhoo…
6
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Why do girls lose interest so quickly in a relationship?
My girlfriend of 2 months seems distant lately. She used to be very affectionate but now she barely texts back. What cau…
2
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Should I have children if I am not sure I want them?
I am 31 and everyone around me is having kids but I genuinely do not know if I want them. Some days I can imagine it and…
14
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How do you know if someone is genuinely trustworthy or just good at seeming trustworthy?
I have been burned multiple times by people who seemed completely trustworthy at first. They were warm, consistent, and …
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Why do we find certain people attractive and others not at all?
I have tried to figure out what makes me attracted to some people and completely indifferent to others who are objective…
18
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Why do I keep dreaming about my ex even months after the breakup?
It has been 5 months since my breakup but I still dream about my ex almost every night. Sometimes we are back together, …
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How do you stop checking your ex's social media after a breakup?
I know it's bad for me but I check my ex's Instagram and Twitter multiple times a day. Every time I see a new post I ana…
22
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How do you set boundaries with someone you love without hurting them?
I need to set some boundaries with my partner around alone time and personal space but I am afraid they will think I don…
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How do you deal with in-laws who constantly interfere in your marriage?
My mother-in-law calls my husband daily, has opinions about how we raise our kids, and shows up without warning. My husb…
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How do you deal with comments about your weight from family members?
Every family gathering my relatives comment on my weight. Sometimes it is disguised as concern, sometimes it is just blu…
26
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How do you deal with imposter syndrome at work?
I recently got promoted to a senior role and every day I feel like I am about to be exposed as someone who doesn't know …
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How do you handle feeling overwhelmed when everything seems too much?
There are periods when everything feels too much at once. The responsibilities, the noise, the demands on my attention. …