Everyone is capable of using emotional blackmail to get what they want. Don’t let yourself become a victim. Apply the tips in this article and protect yourself.

Emotional dependency is a concept that covers two things people active in addiction or in early addiction recovery really aren’t very good at; emotions and relationships.

Do you seek approval constantly? Do you depend on others for your self esteem? How approval seeking increases your worry and anxiety? People especially children, teens, and young adults seek approval constantly and many worry that they won’t get it. People want to be liked and they want to fit in with their group. Peer pressure is one of the main reasons of approval seeking, which usually causes many people excessive worry and anxiety if they don’t…

How many times have you found yourself saying yes when what you really wanted to say was no. If you find yourself doing this more often than not then you can learn to say no by applying the following tips…

Gossip can get seriously in the way of your success. It is unprofessional, mean, distracting, and never leads to the top.

Friday Video: TED Talk – Without even realizing it, we’re barricading ourselves against strangeness — people and ideas that don’t fit the patterns of who we already know, what we already like and where we’ve already been.

If you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone emotionally unavailable, you know the pain of not being able to get close to the one you love. You feel alone, depressed, unimportant, or rejected.

How do you deal with a friend who talks behind your back? A calm head and proof are your best tools. Here’s some advice on dealing with the situation without ending up looking overly dramatic.

People who experience autonomy report higher levels of psychological health and social functioning. They have an increased sense of well-being and self-esteem. When you lack autonomy, you’re more controlled by what others do, think, and feel, and adapt accordingly. You’d react to and worry about someone else’s expectations and reactions and defer to their opinion. You might have difficulty making decisions and taking action on your own. Find out about autonomy and suggestions to empower yourself.

Trying to imagine yourself your life without this person who has been by your side all this time isn’t easy. When you start thinking about all you’ve been through together, the work you’ve put into the relationship, the mutual friends, etc., you start questioning if maybe the relationship is worth saving. Is it worth saving? Here are some questions to ask before ending a relationship.