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What are the most common deathbed regrets and what can we learn from them?
I read something about a nurse who collected the regrets of dying patients and I cannot stop thinking about it. What do …
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How do you quit smoking when you have tried and failed many times?
I have tried to quit smoking at least 7 times over the past 10 years. I make it weeks or even months and then something …
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Is it normal for friendships to feel one-sided sometimes?
I feel like I am always the one initiating with my friend group. I text first, I make plans, I check in on people. When …
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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…
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How do you raise confident children in a world full of social comparison?
My 12 year old daughter is already comparing herself to other kids on social media and becoming insecure about how she l…
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Why do some people feel deeply empathetic while others seem to lack empathy entirely?
I feel other people's emotions so intensely that it sometimes overwhelms me. But I have people in my life who seem genui…
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How do you cope when therapy is not working or is not accessible?
I know I need professional help but I cannot afford therapy and there are very long waiting lists in my area. In the mea…
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Why do I always freeze up when I talk to someone I find attractive?
The moment I start talking to someone I find attractive my mind goes completely blank. I forget how to have a normal con…
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How do you maintain attraction in a long-term relationship?
My partner and I have been together for 6 years and I love them deeply but the spark I felt early on has faded. We are m…
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Is it unhealthy to prefer being alone most of the time?
I genuinely prefer being alone. I enjoy my own company, I find socializing draining, and I am happiest when I have long …
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How do you stop procrastination when it has become a lifelong pattern?
I have procrastinated my entire life and it has cost me opportunities, relationships, and self-respect. I know the stand…
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How do you reconnect with yourself after years of feeling disconnected?
For the past few years I have felt like I am watching my life from the outside. I go through the motions but don't feel …
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How do you build discipline when motivation always runs out?
I start things with enormous motivation and then the excitement fades and I cannot maintain the behavior. I have watched…
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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…
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Is it normal for sexual desire to decrease after years in a relationship?
My partner and I used to have a very active sex life but after 5 years together our frequency has dropped significantly.…