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The Digital Labyrinth of Love: Why Finding a Serious Relationship on Dating Apps Has Become So Difficult
Have you ever found yourself endlessly swiping through dating app profiles, feeling a mix of hope and frustration? In a world...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Sep 94 min read


The Silent Void: When Life Rushes Forward, But the Soul Stands Still
Have you ever felt like an observer of your own life, watching the days slip away in a frantic rhythm, while inside, a sensation of...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Sep 44 min read


Loving the Person or Their Potential? The Risks of Clinging to an Idealized Version of the Other
Have you ever fallen in love with the idea of someone—the person you believe they could become, rather than who they actually are? This...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Sep 25 min read


Don’t Waste Another Second: How Commitment to Your Own Word Can Transform Self-Esteem
The invisible weight of procrastination How many times have you told yourself: “I’ll start tomorrow” ?Maybe it was the diet you wanted to...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 283 min read


Between the Mirror and the Inner Voice: How to Restore Your Self-Esteem Beyond Others’ Opinions
When the external gaze becomes the mirror of the soul From an early age, we are taught to measure our worth through the eyes of others. A...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 263 min read


The Algorithm of Loneliness: How Digital Connection Can Deepen Real Isolation
We live in an era of hyperconnectivity. Our smartphones have become extensions of our hands, and social media promises to keep us one...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 216 min read


When No One Understands: The Pain of Having Your Feelings Invalidated in Expat Life
Arriving in a new country is, for many, the realization of a dream. An adventure full of promises, new cultures, stunning landscapes, and...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 195 min read


The Silence That Screams: Coping with Emotional Invalidation in Relationships
Few experiences within a relationship are as corrosive — and yet so silent — as emotional invalidation. It’s an invisible pain: you...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 123 min read


How to Communicate and Set Boundaries with My Partner?
The Invisible Foundation of a Healthy Relationship In any relationship—romantic, family, or friendship—communication is the backbone. But...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 84 min read


How to Communicate Without Conflict? Learn the Basics of Nonviolent Communication
The Art of Connecting, Not Confronting How often do we find ourselves in endless arguments, where words, instead of bringing us closer,...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 65 min read


Is It Normal to Think About Other Things During Sex?
The Wandering Mind in the Bedroom In the silence of intimacy, when bodies entwine and passion should be the only melody, a subtle yet...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Aug 14 min read


“You’re All I Have Here”: The Invisible Burden in Multicultural Couples
The Paradise and the Challenge of Expat Life as a Couple Moving to a new country is, for many, the realization of a dream. A shared...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jul 295 min read


Longing for Spontaneous Connections: Why Making Friends After 30 Seems Impossible
The Echo of Youth and the Silence of Adulthood There's a nostalgic melody that echoes in the minds of many of us as adulthood sets in,...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jul 244 min read


Longing for Your Former Self: Grieving Past Versions
The Dance of Life's Phases Life is a river in constant motion, and we, its navigators, are always in transition. Each phase invites us to...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jul 224 min read


The Well-Being of Expatriate Educators: Strategies for International Schools to Support Their Teachers
Beyond the Classroom – The Expatriate Educator When we think about international schools, the image that often comes to mind is one of a...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jul 105 min read


The World in a Backpack: How Expat Children and Youth Navigate Adaptation and Emotional Health
The Adventure and Its Hidden Challenges Moving to another country is one of the greatest adventures a family can experience. It promises...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jul 85 min read


Creating Bonds Away From Home: Why Expat Communities Are So Important for Your Emotional Health
Introduction: The Search for a Home, Away From Home Moving to another country is a decision that carries a mix of emotions: the...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jul 35 min read


I Stay in the Relationship for Fear of Being Alone: How to Identify Emotional Dependency Disguised as Love
We live in a society that often teaches us that being in a relationship is synonymous with success and happiness. The idea of a "missing...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jun 275 min read


5 Common Mistakes That Hinder Your Adaptation in Another Country (and How to Avoid Them)
Moving to another country is, without a doubt, one of the greatest adventures anyone can embark on. It's an invitation to expansion,...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jun 236 min read


After the Baby, We Changed: How to Maintain Connection in Your Relationship After Children Arrive?
In my practice, I often hear phrases like: "Michelle, we were so connected before the baby... now we barely recognize each other" or "I...
Michelle Martins de Oliveira
Jun 176 min read
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