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What are the Nguzo Saba? Plus, how to apply them in daily life
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/16/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/16/24

What are the Nguzo Saba? Plus, how to apply them in daily life

Discover the meaning of Nguzo Saba, the seven principles that are associated with Kwanzaa, and learn how to incorporate these values into your everyday life all year round.

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How to tell the difference between social anxiety vs. shyness
Stress & Anxiety, Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/12/24 Stress & Anxiety, Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/12/24

How to tell the difference between social anxiety vs. shyness

Ever wondered why you’re nervous in social situations? Explore the difference between shyness and social anxiety and how to combat both.

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Dating someone with anxiety? 14 tips to help you navigate it
Relationships, Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 12/9/24 Relationships, Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 12/9/24

Dating someone with anxiety? 14 tips to help you navigate it

Explore how to navigate dating someone with anxiety, including ways to help them, what to say (and what not to say), and 14 tips to help you build a supportive relationship.

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When (and how) to tell a partner about your mental illness history
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/9/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/9/24

When (and how) to tell a partner about your mental illness history

Anxious about telling your partner about your mental illness history? Explore why it's important, when the best time may be, and 8 tips for how you can share mindfully.

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How to fix a broken relationship: 10 steps to mindfully rebuild
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/6/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/6/24

How to fix a broken relationship: 10 steps to mindfully rebuild

Learn how to fix a broken relationship with 10 practical tips to rebuild trust. Plus, when to seek outside help and how mindfulness can uncover underlying issues.

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How to set (and stick to) healthy boundaries during the holidays
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/5/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 12/5/24

How to set (and stick to) healthy boundaries during the holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year? Explore how to set healthy boundaries with your family to reduce tension and help you stay sane during the holidays.

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Is affirmation culture hurting us? Plus, what to do about it
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/26/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/26/24

Is affirmation culture hurting us? Plus, what to do about it

Saying your daily affirmations in the mirror can give you a boost, but can affirmation culture go too far? Explore how affirmation culture affects us and our relationships.

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“I take my stress out on my family!” Here’s what to do
Stress & Anxiety, Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/20/24 Stress & Anxiety, Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/20/24

“I take my stress out on my family!” Here’s what to do

Taking your stress out on your family? Explore why so many of us fall into this pattern and 7 tips to manage your stress so you can avoid bringing it home.

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How to overcome group polarization and think for yourself
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/18/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/18/24

How to overcome group polarization and think for yourself

Could group polarization be affecting your critical thinking skills? Learn more about this psychological concept and 6 tips to help you think for yourself.

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Is AI the future of dating? Here's what you need to know
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/18/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/18/24

Is AI the future of dating? Here's what you need to know

Explore the role AI is playing in dating, how it works, and the potential benefits and drawbacks. Plus, how to mindfully navigate the modern dating scene.

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Can trauma lead to hyper-independence? Plus, 6 ways to cope
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/13/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/13/24

Can trauma lead to hyper-independence? Plus, 6 ways to cope

People who have been traumatized sometimes believe they can't trust others, leading to a condition called hyper-independence. Learn the signs and how to cope.

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Can negative reinforcement create positive change?
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/12/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/12/24

Can negative reinforcement create positive change?

That sweet relief when you silence your morning alarm? That’s negative reinforcement in action. Explore the pros and cons of using this tool to make change in your life.

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What to say when someone gives you a backhanded compliment
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/11/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/11/24

What to say when someone gives you a backhanded compliment

If you’ve ever received a backhanded compliment you know how they can sting. Explore how to spot insults disguised as praise, and 7 tips to respond tactfully.

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What to talk about on a first date: 7 topics for anxious daters
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/8/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/8/24

What to talk about on a first date: 7 topics for anxious daters

Stressed about what to talk about on a first date? We've got you covered with 7 topics to stick to (and a few to avoid). Plus, when—and how—to talk about mental health.

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How to stop countertransference from ruining your therapy
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/6/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/6/24

How to stop countertransference from ruining your therapy

Is your therapist projecting their issues and feelings onto you? That’s countertransference, and while it’s natural, it can also be damaging. Here’s what to do.

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How to mindfully respond to passive-aggressive behavior
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/6/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/6/24

How to mindfully respond to passive-aggressive behavior

Passive-aggressive behavior can be annoying — but how you respond can shut it down. Learn what to do (and how to be less passive-aggressive yourself).

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Think you're dating a beta male? Here's what it means
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/4/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 11/4/24

Think you're dating a beta male? Here's what it means

Are "beta males" a real thing? Explore the characteristics, and pros and cons of dating, this sensitive personality type. Plus, how to interact with beta males in your life.

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Are you dating an alpha male? Here’s what it really means
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 10/22/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 10/22/24

Are you dating an alpha male? Here’s what it really means

Most of us throw around the term "alpha male", but is it a real thing? Learn more about the characteristics, and pros and cons of dating, this dominant personality type.

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How to set healthy boundaries in relationships
Relationships Calm Editorial Team 10/18/24 Relationships Calm Editorial Team 10/18/24

How to set healthy boundaries in relationships

Ever think about how you need to have better boundaries with someone only you never set them? Us too. Here’s how to actually set healthy boundaries and why they’re important.

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How to handle an emotionally unavailable partner
Relationships, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 10/16/24 Relationships, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 10/16/24

How to handle an emotionally unavailable partner

Does your partner seem distant? Does something feel off even when they say everything is fine? Learn the 7 signs of emotional unavailability and how to navigate it.

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