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How do you deal with an addiction to social media and doom scrolling?
I spend 4 to 5 hours a day on my phone without meaning to. I pick it up when I am bored, anxious, or trying to avoid som…
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How do you tell if someone is genuinely interested or just bored and lonely?
A guy I have been talking to texts me a lot and seems very engaged in conversation but he never actually makes plans to …
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Why do parents favor one child over another and how does it affect the unfavored child?
Growing up my parents very clearly favored my younger sister over me. She got more attention, more opportunities, and mo…
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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…
23
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How do you stop the cycle of negative self-talk?
My inner critic is relentless. I talk to myself in ways I would never speak to another person. I call myself stupid, wor…
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What causes someone to feel like they were born in the wrong body?
My friend who recently came out as transgender described feeling from a very young age that their body did not match who…
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How do you handle disagreements about money in a relationship?
My partner and I fight about money constantly. I am a saver and they are a spender. Neither of us is wrong exactly but o…
23
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What are the signs that someone is gaslighting you?
I feel like my partner makes me doubt my own memory and feelings constantly. I'll remember something happening one way a…
23
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Why do I feel lonely even in a relationship?
I have a partner and we spend time together but I still feel deeply lonely. Is something wrong with me or with the relat…
23
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What causes someone to become emotionally numb?
For the past year I have barely felt anything. No real sadness or happiness, just a flat grey feeling. I used to feel th…
22
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What are signs that someone is interested in you romantically?
I have been talking to someone and I genuinely cannot tell if they are just being friendly or if they are actually inter…
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How do you ask for a raise without it being awkward?
I have been at my company for 2 years, my performance reviews are excellent, and I know I am being paid below market rat…
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How do you break a habit of emotional eating?
I eat when I am stressed, bored, sad, and sometimes when I am happy. Food has become my primary coping mechanism and I a…
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 get closure when your ex refuses to give you answers?
My ex ended things very suddenly with almost no explanation. I have tried asking why but they won't give me a real answe…