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Relationships

Welcome to the relationships archive. If you’ve clicked this tag, then you’re interested in quickly finding all the articles that are related to this topic. If so, then you’re in the right place.

Here you’ll find all the articles that have been tagged to be about relationships or to contain information about this topic.

Articles here may include personal accounts as well as tips and information on the subject.

The Complex Experience And Freedom Of Being The Black Sheep

17 February 202618 February 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of one black sheep among a group of white sheep to represent the topic of the article - The Complex Experience And Freedom Of Being The Black Sheep

Reading Time: 8 minutesWe often have this idea that being the black sheep is a bad thing. But is that really true? Can being the black sheep be the best choice?

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Family, Friends, Relationships, Support, What is...Leave a comment

This Might Be The Best Personal Growth Advice In The World

10 February 202611 February 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone tending to some seedlings in their garden to represent the topic of the article - This Might Be The Best Personal Growth Advice In The World

Reading Time: 5 minutesJust like Carlsberg might probably be the best lager in the world, this might be the best personal growth advice in the world. Give it a try

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Relationships, Self-Care, Support, What is...2 Comments

The Unspoken Love: How Pets Heal What Words Can’t

27 January 202628 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a person and their dalmatian dog looking out of the window together to represent the topic of the article - The Unspoken Love: How Pets Heal What Words Can’t

Reading Time: 8 minutesPets play a huge role in a lot of people’s lives, so we must be getting something from owning animals that we have to look after, right?

Categories Advice, General, Health, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, Relationships, Self-Care, Stress, Support6 Comments

The Myths Around Bereavement And The Five Stages Of Grief

20 January 202621 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
An older interracial couple in mourning in front of a grave to represent the topic of the article - The Myths Around Bereavement And The Five Stages Of Grief

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe five stages of grief are deeply rooted in society, but evidence is firmly on the side of this model doing more harm than good

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Relationships, Support, What is...3 Comments

Why We Don’t Need Others’ Approval To Be Enough

23 September 202512 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a South East Asian giving a thumbs up through a picture framed hole in the wall to represent the topic of the article - Why We Don't Need Others' Approval To Be Enough

Reading Time: 7 minutesThere’s nothing wrong with liking the approval of others, unless it becomes the only thing we use to measure our value. Then it’s a problem

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, What is...8 Comments

Fear Of Abandonment: How To Save Our Relationships

9 September 202510 September 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman in a wedding dress, abandoned in a run down building to represent the topic of the article - Fear Of Abandonment: How To Save Our Relationships

Reading Time: 14 minutesA fear of abandonment can come from a lot of places, but that fear of loss doesn’t have to imprison us. There are ways to overcome this fear

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Abuse, Anxiety, BPD, Bullying, Coping Strategies, Racism, Relationships, Trauma, What is...5 Comments

The Amazing Well-being Benefits Of A Good Morning Text

12 August 202513 August 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman in bed with a coffee, smiling as they read a good morning text to present the topic of the article - The Amazing Well-being Benefits Of A Good Morning Text

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow would it make you feel to receive a good morning text from someone you care about in your life? Why not start that habit yourself?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Relationships, Self-Care, Support14 Comments

The Harm Of Trying To Be Everyone’s Favourite Person

16 June 20252 July 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of four Black male friends lined up to represent the topic of the article - The Harm Of Trying To Be Everyone's Favourite Person

Reading Time: 7 minutesIt’s human nature to want to be liked, but it’s a problem when we need to be everyone’s favourite person. Here’s why

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Happiness, Relationships, Stress8 Comments

Managing Debt And Returning Your Quality Of Life

8 April 20257 May 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a black man pulling out loose change from their pocket to represent the topic of the article - Managing Debt And Returning Your Quality Of Life

Reading Time: 8 minutesIt’s easy to feel lost when it comes to managing our debt. So, before that can drastically affect our quality of life, we need to take action

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Debt, Depression, Relationships, Stress, What is...13 Comments

‘Good Vibes Only’: The Harmful Side Of Toxic Positivity

10 March 202512 March 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two White children running up a hill, both wearing gas masks and both holding balloons, with an abandoned industrial facility in the background. This photo represents the topic of the article - 'Good Vibes Only': The Harmful Side Of Toxic Positivity

Reading Time: 9 minutesPositivity and positive psychology have been hijacked to become toxic positivity, and this harmful version of positivity is being sold to us

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, Relationships, What is...14 Comments
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