Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels So Difficult As children, friendships often form naturally through school and play. Adults, however, face different obstacles: Limited free time: Work schedules and family duties reduce opportunities to meet new people. Social circles become fixed: Many adults rely on long-standing friendships and find it hard to expand their network. Fear of rejection: Putting yourself out there can feel risky, and the fear of not being accepted holds man

Loneliness goes beyond being alone; it is an emotional state that leads to sadness and anxiety. Recent studies indicate that around 61% of adults report feeling lonely, with 35% expressing that their loneliness affects their overall well-being. This worrying trend exists even as technology promises to bring us closer together. Social media, while providing quick access to friends and family, often lacks the warmth of in-person conversations. For instance, a survey found that

In recent years, the conversation around mental health has gained significant traction. However, despite the progress, there remains a stigma that discourages many individuals from discussing their mental well-being. It is essential to recognise the importance of talking about mental health and how expressing our emotions can lead to a healthier, more resilient you. Normalising Our Emotions Emotions such as anxiety, anger, and sadness are intrinsic parts of the human experie

Society likes to tell us that Summer is a season associated with relaxation, outdoor activities, and social gatherings. While many people look forward to the warmth and excitement of this time of year, individuals with social anxiety may find the season daunting. The combination of disrupted routines, increased social events, and the pressure to engage in social interactions can be overwhelming. In this post, we will explore how social anxiety during the summer can impact ind

Contempt: it’s one of the most poisonous ways of communication that can ruin your relationship. It typically appears as a result of unresolved anger which gets built up over time. But what is contempt? And how might it harm your relationship? How do you and your partner share or process anger? Contempt can happen when one or both partners bottle up their anger. Instead of being able to share that they are angry, or explain why they are upset, they attack or undermine their pa

Does making new friends feel overwhelming? Do you ever feel alone despite being surrounded by others? Have you ever wished that you could have a deeper connection with someone instantly? Maybe you feel overstimulated in a busy environment. Or maybe the reason you feel completely alone and drained is because of small talk. If you crave that deeper connection with others, you might be highly sensitive. Highly sensitive people (HSP's) are introspective, can become overstimulated

How do you feel when you’re not in a relationship? Have you ever felt the fear of being alone or rejected? Do you lose interest in things you enjoy when you enter a relationship? A growing body of research is starting to show that romantic love can be addictive. Love addicts are addicted to the rush of that initial romance, but never develop to what love truly is - presence, intimacy and support. Love addicts mistake the intensity in a relationship for the intimacy of true l

If you want a reliable way to reduce your confidence, motivation, and self-esteem, comparing yourself to others is a great way to do it! It is human nature to make these types of comparisons, as from the first day we are born, we learn and develop through imitating others. However, this doesn’t mean that comparisons are healthy to our self-esteem In fact, if left unchecked, there are challenges that occur when you compare yourself to others and if you do ever find yourself

Today, it’s challenging to have a great social life. This was true even before Covid-19 became an issue. We are all different and are responding differently to the current situation. In the not-so-distant past, some people believed that it was boring to stay at home during the evenings and the weekends and looked for an excuse to get out of the house. But now, between streaming services, the internet, smartphones, and video games, it’s much easier to find an excuse to stay ho