Evidence suggests finding love has gotten harder. Here’s why. — In a 2020 survey by the Pew Research Center, 67 percent of people said their dating life is not going well. Three-quarters said that finding someone to date was difficult. Evidence suggests that finding love has gotten harder. According to the General Social Survey from 1989 to 2016, the proportion…

For Instance, #7: Do Not Remain Long Term in Situations You Hate (Jobs, Relationships, etc.) — These are, of course, not blanket rules, nor are they guarantees. Freak accidents occur in life. And things happen that we cannot control, try as best as we may. Overall, though, and barring extreme examples, integrating these ten behaviors and thought patterns into your life can help drastically toward the…

Here are 7 ways it destroys your body and your health — Note: The sources for this article are all listed at the bottom. Reason #1: Wheat raises one’s blood sugar more than any other food More than a candy bar, more than soda, you name it. Wheat is the number one offender for sending blood sugar levels into the stratosphere.

According to Tolstoy, we might also call this “the stupid discussing the wise.” — When combing through GoodReads on the occasions my guilty pleasure gets the best of me because, as much as I think they’re silly and ultimately pointless, I do love a great book review, I often notice people say things like, “I couldn’t stand this book. It was so unrealistic. People…

The holidays are supposed to make us feel joyous…so why do so many of us feel empty during this time of year? — A survey by the American Psychological Association found that 38% of people felt their stress levels increased during the holiday season. Increased rates of depression during the holidays have also been documented by doctors and mental health professionals for years. And the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that…

But if we all did this, it could revolutionize our relationships for the better — Ever had an experience similar to this? You tell a loved one something like, “Oh my gosh, so the coolest thing happened the other day,” and then go on to tell them the story. (Note: For the purposes of this article, “loved one” can mean spouse, parent, sibling, close friend…

And why our survival depends on changing this — The root word of oppression is “press,” writes Sharon Stephania Murillo in her thesis, A Theory on Animal Oppression. “Presses are used to mold things, flatten, or reduce them,” she writes. “To be pressed is to be caught among forces that restrain or restrict freedom, motion, and/or opportunities.” The definition…

You might be surprised to find this very thing in your pet’s bowl… — Whether we humans, as well as non-human animals, get diseases in life depends on many factors, though there are two fairly central ones. Genetics The choices we actively choose to make with our nutrition and health otherwise (or, the things we choose with regard to our animals for their nutrition…

Here’s how they harm us, and how to change that — Important note: These can apply to both romantic relationships and friendships. Some might also be able to apply to familial relationships too. Lie #1- That all great relationships last, and if a relationship ends, that means it wasn’t a good one Think of all the emotionally close relationships you’ve had over the course of your life. This can include friendships, romantic relationships, family connections, mentor relationships, colleagues, a mental…