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How do you deal with perfectionism that is stopping you from finishing things?
I have ideas, projects, and goals that I never complete because nothing is ever good enough to show or release. I have h…
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Is radical honesty a good idea in relationships?
I read about radical honesty where you say exactly what you think and feel at all times with no filter. Some people swea…
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Is it ever okay to lie to protect someone's feelings?
My friend asked if I liked their new haircut and I hated it. I said I loved it. I feel like that was the kind thing to d…
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How do you become a better listener in conversations?
I have been told by people I care about that I am not a good listener. I realize that when someone is talking I am often…
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Why do people often want what they cannot have?
I have noticed that I find things more desirable when they are rare, forbidden, or just out of reach. The moment somethi…
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How do you maintain friendships when you have very little social energy?
I am introverted and my job drains all my social energy. By the time the weekend comes I want to be completely alone to …
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Why do people cheat even when they are happy in their relationship?
My partner cheated on me and when I asked why, they said they were happy with me. I don't understand how someone can che…
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How do you deal with feeling lonely in a crowded room?
I went to a party last weekend surrounded by people and felt more lonely than I ever do when I am actually alone. I can …
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Why do small things sometimes trigger enormous emotional reactions?
Sometimes an insignificant event like someone's tone of voice or a small disappointment triggers a disproportionately in…
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Why do some friendships fade without any fight or reason?
I have lost several close friends over the years without any argument or falling out. We just drifted apart. This makes …
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How does childhood trauma show up in adult relationships?
I have been doing some reading about trauma and I am starting to see how my difficult childhood might be affecting my ad…
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Is it possible to be friends with an ex after a serious relationship?
My ex and I broke up on good terms and we both said we want to stay friends. But every time I see them I feel pain and o…
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How do you deal with a coworker who takes credit for your work?
My colleague has been presenting my ideas as their own in meetings and my manager seems to believe them. I have proof th…
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Why do people stay in situations they know are bad for them?
I have been in a job I hate for 3 years and I know I should leave. My friend has been in a bad relationship for years an…
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How do you handle a friend who only reaches out when they need something?
I have a friend who disappears for months and then appears the moment they need advice, money, or help with something. W…