Throughout our life, in school, in the office, everywhere, we are constantly being compared with others around us. Why are such comparisons being made? Why are we not appreciated for who we are?

The current study found that parenting that results in emotionally insecure attachments is visible when the adult then has to deal with potentially anxious or stressful situations.

When you move through resistance-induced discomfort and take action, you gain the obvious benefit of building confidence around that specific skill. But there's a bonus: each time you take action, you're also building confidence in your ability to build confidence.

Scars can be difficult to deal with. But in the end, it’s just damaged skin.

The highs and lows of constant uncertainty in a relationship should not be mistaken for passion or love. They may feel like that, but they're not. Don't let emotionally unavailable people turn you on.