Is Your Relationship Healthy? 10 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
There is no such thing as a “perfect marriage,” but there are some characteristics that healthy relationships share. A relationship is something that is supposed to lend you support and provide you with the emotional stability that keeps you mentally and physically healthy. A healthy relationship not only brings out the best in you, but it also makes you feel good about who you are. And it also gives you the confidence to be your authentic self. Of course, no relationship is 100% perfect.  But there are signs that you should look for that indicate you are in a loving relationship that bol ..read more
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What is Intimacy? How to Develop Intimacy In Your Relationship
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
“Physical intimacy isn’t and can never be an effective substitute for emotional intimacy.” John Green What is intimacy? Often, the term intimacy gets conflated with sex. After all, an entire industry is built around the conviction that sex is the ultimate connection with another person. But sex is only a fraction of the experience. A romantic relationship is a whirlwind of emotions, which shift and change as the connection between two people deepens. Intimacy doesn’t necessarily come within the first few weeks or months of a romantic partnership. It can take years for people to settle into a ..read more
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Bio: Nikola Tesla
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
When you hear the name “Tesla,” you probably think of Elon Musk’s game-changing electric cars. But Musk and his co-founders chose the name to honor another creative, game-changing inventor: Nikola Tesla. While you might not be familiar with Tesla himself, you’re definitely familiar with some of his inventions. He’s responsible for inventing the AC electricity supply that still powers the world to this day. And with hundreds of patents to his name, Tesla also made his mark on wireless, radio, lighting, lasers, and x-ray technology. Without Tesla’s creativity and scientific genius, the 20th cent ..read more
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Queer Kids: A Parent’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Teens Mental Health
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
It takes guts for a kid to tell their parents, “I’m gay” (or lesbian, bisexual, or transgender). They’ve probably been coming to understand and accept their identity for some time.  And now they’re ready to share who they are with the most important people in their lives – their parents. As a parent, you want what’s best for them: but you might have more questions than answers about being LGBTQ+ and what it means for your kids’ future.  It’s normal to have worries and concerns about your child when they come out. You might have to adjust the expectations and dreams you have for your ..read more
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Gaslighting: Survive Dangerous Mind Games with Your Sanity Intact
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
Gaslighting can happen to anyone. That’s why gaslighting is so insidious. Even the most self-assured and confident people can suddenly find themselves years into a manipulative relationship. You may wonder when the relationship became so destructive. You may feel ashamed. You could feel trapped. Gaslighting is a slow and steady trickle of manipulation, that can take years to come into full fruition. Women, men, old and young, can all become the target for a manipulative friend, coworker, or romantic partner. Presumably, you are reading this because you suspect you may be in a manipulative rela ..read more
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5 Secrets to Making New Friends as an Adult
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
It’s easy to make friends as a kid. Show up at the playground, chase someone around the swings in a game of tag, and voila – you have a new best friend.  As an adult, making platonic friends isn’t so simple. Adults are naturally pickier than a kid at a playground. You are more complicated than you were at five years old and more discerning about who qualifies as friendship material — finding new friends as an adult is daunting. If you don’t surround yourself with new faces and new experiences every day (let’s face it, most of us don’t) how can you make new friends? You might find yoursel ..read more
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9 Signs You Have a Sex Addiction & Treatment Options
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
Progressive intimacy disorder, more commonly called sex addiction, is an evolving field of mental health. Despite all the media coverage of celebrity sex addicts, as a mental health issue, it is still poorly understood. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the go-to manual for all mental illness, does not even have a definition of this behavioral compulsion in the latest edition. Even without the lack of information, many experts feel that progressive intimacy disorder, porn addiction, and sex addiction, do warrant further study. Some experts believe its a disorde ..read more
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10 Differences Raising a Special Needs Child
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
“As special needs parents we don’t have the power to make life ‘fair,’ but we do have the power to make it joyful.” Like most difficult situations in life, you never really know what it is like to raise a special needs child until you have one. And even then, like all children, special needs children don’t come with a manual, and raising them can be even harder to navigate. Special needs children often require more time, more patience, and more attention than an average child. Once more, they can also need medical care that is intensive and puts additional demands on a parent’s time. It is e ..read more
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Ten Reasons Online Chat Counseling is Becoming so Popular
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou The ways that people communicate has completely transformed since the introduction of the internet and cell phones. Just a few short decades ago, if you wanted to talk to someone; you had to either meet with them in person or pick up a telephone. Now there are a plethora of ways to “stay in touch,” but they don’t require much “human” contact. And although the impersonal nature of communication has had some negative effects on social interaction, chatting online, and especially chat counseling online, offers many ..read more
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What is Premarital Counseling & What are the Benefits
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by ChatOwl
2y ago
You’re getting married soon and naturally, your focus is on finding the perfect wedding attire and putting together your dream wedding that also lives up to everyone else’s expectations. But a wedding is just the first event in a lifetime together. Can your relationship weather every crisis that comes your way? When you’re in love, you tend to see everything through rose-colored glasses, but before you walk down that aisle, you must put everything on the table to avoid future heart-aches and ensure a long and happy union. Pre-martial counseling is a great the way to do that. Will premarital co ..read more
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