by KosjenkaM | 4.Aug. 2024 | Communication, Self-esteem
photo credit: Camila Quintero Franco Question: My ex told me I was boring. It hurts, of course. I’m not sure what to think or do about it. I’m not even sure if I really want to change. But, of course, I would like people to find me interesting. I don’t like the...
by KosjenkaM | 4.Aug. 2024 | Emotional wellbeing, Integrity, Self-esteem
Question: Where is the middle ground between “stop caring about what others think” & “stop being so selfish”? photo by Leio McLaren Answer: Both caring about what other people think and selfishness are parts of our biological makeup, as well as our upbringing....
by KosjenkaM | 4.Aug. 2024 | Emotional wellbeing, Self-esteem
Question: I’m lonely and feel unattractive. I have difficulties connecting with people. How can I stop feeling that no one will ever love me? Answer: Did you feel loved as a child? Our expectations of the world are based on our experiences with our...
by KosjenkaM | 29.Sep. 2024 | Love & Intimacy, Self-esteem
Question: I recently went through an unexpected breakup, and I’m finding it very hard to move on. I can’t stop thinking about my ex, and it feels like nothing makes sense without them. I know I need to heal, but I don’t even know where to start. How to...
by KosjenkaM | 22.Oct. 2024 | New Articles, Emotional wellbeing, Personal growth, Self-esteem
Many people are not emotionally healthy and mature. It stands to reason that many, if not most, relationships fail (although there are still quite a few healthy and happy relationships around). It might take a long time to learn partnership skills and to find...
by KosjenkaM | 24.Nov. 2024 | Abuse, Communication, New Articles, Self-esteem
My core topic is emotional maturity, so it’s expected that I’d always advise polite and de-escalating communication—and so I do. However, that kind of communication only works with fundamentally well-meaning people, which is not everybody. Some people love...
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