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Emotions

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Let them flow: 3 ways crying helps you feel better
Tears are often seen as a sign of vulnerability, and vulnerability can be seen as a threat to some ideas of manliness and masculinity. But are they?
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How to handle rejection without crashing out
Imagine you make a move on someone you're into, and they reject you. What do you do next?
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Is jealousy ever healthy in a relationship?
Jealousy is a pretty typical feeling. But is it ever okay in a relationship? That's what somebody asked us.
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How to stay on the right side of the line online
Ever scrolled through the comments and just lost all hope for the human race?
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How To Deal With Online Abuse
The online community is like a massive schoolyard – with a population of... billions.
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How to deal with difficult thoughts in your ship
Negative thoughts in a relationship include feeling jealous when your partner spends time with others, needing constant updates, getting angry when they don't do what you want, or excusing bad behaviour by blaming your partner.
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3 ways to build empathy and stronger connections
Empathy is understanding somebody else's situation or emotions, even if they're new to you.
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Why It’s Important To Feel Our Awkward Feelings
Often, the fear of going after what we want isn’t about the rejection, but the emotional aftermath. 
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How $150 Shampoo And A Text Changed How I Deal With Anger
I was about to crash out.
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Top Tips To Navigate Tough Emotions Like A Pro
How do you process and respond better to negative and tough emotions? It’s not easy, but these tips can help.
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How To Deal With A Breakup And Move On
Is it just me who’s going through heartbreak season right now?
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Why You Should Pause When You Feel Difficult Emotions
Big emotions have a way of making it feel like it's the end of the world. But it isn't. There is one simple step you can take that changes everything when you feel like that.
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Why You Should Regulate Tough Emotions And How To Do It
Your emotions really can make you feel like it's the end of the world. But it isn't.
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Pause. Regulate. Then What..? How To Communicate Big Emotions In Relationships
Big emotions can really have you feeling like it's the end of the world. But it isn't.