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How do you deal with body dysmorphia and constant appearance checking?
I spend hours a day examining my appearance, checking mirrors, and trying to fix perceived flaws that other people tell …
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How do you deal with the loneliness of being single for a long time?
I have been single for 4 years. I have mostly made peace with it but there are moments, especially at night or on weeken…
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Why are humans so resistant to changing their minds even with evidence?
I have had arguments where I provided clear evidence for my position and the other person simply refused to engage with …
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Why do adult siblings drift apart and how do you reconnect?
My brother and I were very close growing up but since we both got married and had kids we barely talk. We live in differ…
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Is it normal to not feel a bond with your newborn baby immediately?
I gave birth 3 weeks ago and I expected to feel an overwhelming rush of love immediately. Instead I feel exhausted, disc…
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Should I get back together with my ex if they come back?
My ex broke up with me 4 months ago and now they are reaching out wanting to get back together. Part of me wants to say …
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Is it okay to grieve a relationship that was never officially defined?
I had a situationship that lasted 8 months. We were not officially together but we acted like a couple. When it ended I …
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How do you cope with loneliness after moving to a new city?
I moved to a new city 6 months ago for a great career opportunity. The job is good but I am profoundly lonely. I have no…
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What should I text someone I am interested in after getting their number?
I got the number of someone I met at a friend's party and now I have no idea what to text them. I don't want to seem too…
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How do you tell someone a difficult truth without destroying the relationship?
I need to tell a close friend something true that I know they do not want to hear. I have been avoiding it for months be…
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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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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 …
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What do you do when your best friend suddenly stops talking to you for no reason?
My best friend of 8 years has gone completely silent. No fight, no argument, nothing. They just stopped responding to me…
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Is it possible to choose how you feel or are emotions completely automatic?
People sometimes tell me I am choosing to be unhappy or that I should just decide to feel differently. This infuriates m…
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Is it okay to leave a job after only a few months if it is not the right fit?
I accepted a job 3 months ago and I already know it is completely wrong for me. The culture, the work, and the managemen…