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What is the no contact rule and does it actually work?
I keep hearing about the no contact rule after a breakup but I am not sure if it's a real strategy or just something peo…
10
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How do you deal with workplace jealousy when a colleague gets promoted over you?
My colleague got the promotion I was working toward and I am struggling with jealousy and resentment even though I like …
17
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How do you deal with a friend who constantly complains and never takes advice?
I have a friend who vents about the same problems repeatedly, week after week, month after month. I listen, I offer sugg…
19
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Why do people play hard to get and does it actually work?
I have been told to play hard to get with someone I like but it feels fake and manipulative to me. I am a direct person …
9
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What is the difference between being selfish and having self-respect?
When I say no to people or put my needs first I am often told I am being selfish. But I feel like I am just finally sett…
12
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How do you know if therapy is actually working?
I have been going to therapy for 3 months and I am not sure if it is making a difference. Sometimes I feel worse after s…
7
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How do you process grief without letting it consume you?
I lost my mother six months ago and I am struggling to find balance. Some days I am overwhelmed by grief and cannot func…
13
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How do you explore your identity when you grew up in a very conservative environment?
I grew up in a religious conservative community that had very specific beliefs about gender and sexuality. Now that I am…
42
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How do you tell the difference between intuition and anxiety?
I often get strong gut feelings that something is wrong in a relationship or a situation. But I also have anxiety that c…
24
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Why do I sabotage good relationships?
Every time I am in a healthy relationship with someone who actually treats me well, I start picking fights, pulling away…
8
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Is jealousy a sign of love or insecurity?
My partner gets extremely jealous when I talk to other people even in innocent situations. They say it's because they lo…
40
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How do you read a room and adjust your behavior accordingly?
I sometimes say things that are funny to me but land badly in the room. Or I misjudge the energy of a situation and beha…
34
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How do you make better decisions under pressure?
When I am under pressure I consistently make worse decisions than when I have time to think. I panic, I overthink, and I…
11
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How do you maintain work life balance when your job is demanding?
I work in a high-pressure industry and the expectation is that you are always available. I check emails at 10pm, skip va…
8
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How do you know if a date went well?
I went on a first date last night and I genuinely cannot tell if it went well or not. We talked for 3 hours and I laughe…