https://ideapod.com Expanding Minds, One Idea at a Time Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:45:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://ideapod.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-Ideapod-favicon-32x32.png https://ideapod.com 32 32 https://ideapod.com/people-who-live-truly-authentically-usually-share-these-traits/ https://ideapod.com/people-who-live-truly-authentically-usually-share-these-traits/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:00:50 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=176501 Being true to who you are no matter the situation.  Sounds great, doesn’t it?  You might also think that you’re as authentic as they come, but have an honest think… Can you come up with any past situations where you’ve wavered and ended up watering down your personality or pretending you like something you have […]]]> https://ideapod.com/people-who-live-truly-authentically-usually-share-these-traits/feed/ 0 https://ideapod.com/successful-relationships-boil-down-to-important-traits-according-to-a-relationship-expert/ https://ideapod.com/successful-relationships-boil-down-to-important-traits-according-to-a-relationship-expert/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:14 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=176403 I’m a sucker for good relationship advice, particularly when it’s presented in a straightforward, no-nonsense manner.  We could allo use a bit of improvement when it comes to how we connect with other people and maintain healthy relationships. 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People aren’t always so straight up and our anxiety-induced thinking can lead us to dwell on whether or not… Our partners are being honest.  They actually like us as much as they say they do.  If we can see a future […]]]> https://ideapod.com/overthink-these-things-never-be-truly-happy-in-a-relationship/feed/ 0 https://ideapod.com/giveaway-signs-you-have-a-hsc/ https://ideapod.com/giveaway-signs-you-have-a-hsc/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:00:02 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=176082 I’ve written a good few essays on what it’s like to be a highly sensitive person.  As someone who falls into that category, I’m now conscious of what it would’ve been like, had other people picked up on my sensitivities and catered to them when I was younger. Although it’s a term growing in popularity, […]]]> https://ideapod.com/giveaway-signs-you-have-a-hsc/feed/ 0 https://ideapod.com/things-highly-independent-people-struggle-with-most-in-relationships/ https://ideapod.com/things-highly-independent-people-struggle-with-most-in-relationships/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:00:31 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175922 “You’re just too independent.” This statement absolutely baffled me.  I heard it from both of my first boyfriends, and I was thoroughly confused.  My mother had always told me that my independence was paramount. I was to rely on myself and myself alone, and that other people would respect me more for that hyper-independence. Turns […]]]> https://ideapod.com/things-highly-independent-people-struggle-with-most-in-relationships/feed/ 0 https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-in-a-relationship-with-someone-who-is-intimidated-by-your-intelligence/ https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-in-a-relationship-with-someone-who-is-intimidated-by-your-intelligence/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:00:37 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175885 In an ideal world, our partner would support us unconditionally.  Think power-couple, partner-in-crime, Bonnie and Clyde. Unfortunately, you might run into partner’s who aren’t quite so supportive of your brainpower.  Spending all your time with someone of notably higher intelligence can lead one of two ways; 1. you either support them, learn from them, and […]]]> https://ideapod.com/signs-youre-in-a-relationship-with-someone-who-is-intimidated-by-your-intelligence/feed/ 0 https://ideapod.com/things-only-deeply-observant-people-notice-about-others/ https://ideapod.com/things-only-deeply-observant-people-notice-about-others/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:00:06 +0000 https://ideapod.com/?p=175597 Being deeply observant is a trait often linked to the quiet and reserved amongst us. If you think you fall into this category, you’ll know how sometimes your discreet nature gets interpreted as being aloof or antisocial. Being misunderstood sucks, but a more placid and inconspicuous presence also brings with it great benefits. 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