friendship

C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"

How Relationship Expectations Shape Mental Health And Emotional Satisfaction Levels
Relationship expectations are the beliefs and assumptions people have concerning the way their companions would act, communicate and assist them. These anticipations affect the emotional experience, interaction, and general satisfaction in the relations. Realistic and matched expectations are ones that breed understanding, trust and fulfillment. On the other hand, unrealistic or undisclosed expectations may cause disappointment, frustration and tension in relationships. Being aware of expectations and clarifying the expectations is important in avoiding stress that can be caused by emotions and to ensure mental health.
By Mark Hipsterabout 23 hours ago in Humans
How Self Awareness Enhances Relationships And Protects Mental Health Balance
The concept of self-awareness means that people can be aware of their feelings, thoughts, and ways of behavior and understand them. Self-awareness in the relationship context enables people to determine the impact of their behavior on their partner and the whole relationship. Recognizing individual triggers, communication patterns/ styles and emotional reactions enables to deal with people wiser, lessening misunderstanding, lessening conflict. Self-understanding will allow people to treat relationships in a more conscious and conscious way, creating healthier relationships that will bring both partners closer.
By Mark Hipsterabout 23 hours ago in Humans
The Power Of Compassionate Listening In Relationships And Mental Health
Compassionate listening refers to the act of attending to another human being, achieving full and non-judgmental attention, and caring and feeling compassion. It is not about hearing but comprehending the emotions, intentions, and untold needs. Compassionate listening in a relationship gives one the feeling that they are being sincerely heard. This emotional presence makes relationships feel safer and more supportive as they increase trust and connection. Emotional tension is reduced and people become more open when they listen to each other, which creates a solid platform of mental and emotional health.
By Robert Smitha day ago in Humans
The Connection Between Emotional Neglect And Mental Health In Relationships
Lack of emotional care in a relationship happens when emotional needs of one partner are constantly disregarded, discounted, or downplayed. Emotional neglect may be hidden and slow as well as it can be hard to detect as opposed to overt conflict or abuse. It can be a deficiency in emotional responsiveness, empathy, affection or significant communication. In the long run, such lack of emotional bonds may make the individuals feel unnoticed, not valued, and feel isolated in terms of their emotions, yet they are still physically in the relationship.
By Robert Smitha day ago in Humans
Melania Movie
I didn’t press play on the Melania documentary looking for a political statement. I was curious about something simpler: how a woman who spent years in the global spotlight would choose to tell her own story.
By Ilsa Sophiaa day ago in Humans
Libra Woman and Cancer Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When a Libra woman and a Cancer man come together, their relationship feels like a soft melody rather than a loud storm. This pairing blends Libra’s charm, elegance, and desire for harmony with Cancer’s deep emotions, loyalty, and nurturing instincts. Both signs value love, security, and meaningful connections, which gives them a strong foundation to build a long-term relationship.
By Inspire and Funa day ago in Humans
The Night Everything Shifted
The Night Everything Shifted The night everything shifted did not announce itself. There was no thunder, no dramatic phone call, no moment that begged to be remembered. It arrived quietly, the way most real changes do—wearing the disguise of an ordinary evening.
By Asif Ali2 days ago in Humans
I Love You to the Moon and Back
I recall those Valentine’s Days when I was single — there were many — where I felt that sting of loneliness and a sense of FOMO. During those years, I believed being adored by a man would help me validate my worth, without the comprehension that I needed to honour myself too.
By Chantal Christie Weiss2 days ago in Humans
Love Between Two Enemies Part Seven
The Cost of Saving Her Ethan Ashford became a ghost overnight. Not officially—his name was still on buildings, still whispered in financial circles—but something fundamental had shifted. The man who once walked into rooms and bent them to his will now moved through the city like someone marked.
By Ahmed aldeabella2 days ago in Humans
Love Between Two Enemies Part Four
Secrets Don’t Stay Buried The photograph felt heavier than paper. Ethan stared at it under the dim light of his office, long after midnight had swallowed the city. Two men stood side by side, their hands clasped in a firm handshake—smiles restrained, eyes calculating.
By Ahmed aldeabella2 days ago in Humans
When the Answers Don’t Come
When Daniel lost his brother, the first thing people told him was, “Everything happens for a reason.” They said it softly, with sympathy in their eyes, as if the sentence itself were a bandage. But every time Daniel heard it, something inside him tightened. He nodded politely, thanked them, and went home feeling more alone than before.
By MIGrowth3 days ago in Humans
Love Between Two Enemies Part Two
Lines Drawn in Blood --- PART TWO – LINES DRAWN IN BLOOD Some wars were loud. They came with shouting, gunfire, headlines splashed across newspapers. Others were quieter—waged in boardrooms, whispered threats, contracts signed in ink that carried more poison than blood.
By Ahmed aldeabella3 days ago in Humans