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UAE Moments
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Today's Moon Mood: Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Moon floats into dreamy Pisces today, and the vibe is full-on soft focus. Emotions run deep—but not always clear—so don't be surprised if you feel a little foggy or extra sensitive. It's a perfect day for escapism, creativity, and romanticizing everything, even doing the dishes. Boundaries might blur (Pisces will do that), so protect your peace and skip anything too intense or hyper-logical. Your intuition is loud right now—trust the gut feeling, even if it doesn't 'make sense.' Vibe Check by Sign: Aries : Slow down. No, slower than that. : Slow down. No, slower than that. Taurus : Cozy up with a feel-good playlist and soft clothes. : Cozy up with a feel-good playlist and soft clothes. Gemini : Talk less, vibe more. Your feelings speak for themselves. : Talk less, vibe more. Your feelings speak for themselves. Cancer : Major main character energy—emotional but in a poetic way. : Major main character energy—emotional but in a poetic way. Leo : You're feeling extra sentimental. Let it soften you. : You're feeling extra sentimental. Let it soften you. Virgo : Let go of perfection today. Flow over fix. : Let go of perfection today. Flow over fix. Libra : Big romantic daydreams incoming. Enjoy, but don't get lost in them. : Big romantic daydreams incoming. Enjoy, but don't get lost in them. Scorpio : Your sixth sense is on fire. Follow the emotional breadcrumbs. : Your sixth sense is on fire. Follow the emotional breadcrumbs. Sagittarius : Not every question needs an answer today. Feel it instead. : Not every question needs an answer today. Feel it instead. Capricorn : Work? Meh. Spiritual clarity? Much more likely. : Work? Meh. Spiritual clarity? Much more likely. Aquarius : Tune into your inner artist—even if it's just doodling in the margins. : Tune into your inner artist—even if it's just doodling in the margins. Pisces: You're in your feels—in a good way. Use it for magic, not overthinking. Cosmic Tip: Let your heart wander today. You don't need a plan when you're in tune with the flow. Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement! This article was previously published on omanmoments. To see the original article, click here
UAE Moments
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Today's Moon Mood: Friday, June 20, 2025
Today's Moon Vibe: The Moon struts into Leo, and it's giving main character energy. You might feel more expressive, a little dramatic, and lowkey craving attention — whether it's on the group chat or your IG Story. This is your cosmic cue to stop shrinking and start shining. It's a day for bold colors, loud playlists, and not-so-subtle flirting. You've got the emotional range of a Broadway star right now — don't waste it on small talk. Signs Most in Their Feels Today: Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Taurus You're feeling everything — the good, the bad, and the 'did I just cry over a TikTok ad?' Embrace the drama. Journal it, meme it, or text your bestie 47 voice notes about it. Signs Thriving With This Leo Moon Energy: Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra Confidence: high. Vibe: unstoppable. You're thriving under the spotlight and not afraid to make bold moves — romantic or otherwise. Quick Moon Mood Vibes by Sign: Aries: You're feeling flirty, fiery, and kinda fabulous. Say what's on your mind — and maybe wear that outfit you've been saving. Taurus: You want cozy luxury. Think candles, rich desserts, and maybe a lil' self-love playlist. Gemini: Your DMs are blowing up — and you're loving the chaos. Cancer: You're soft but spicy today. Express yourself, but protect your energy. Leo: It's your moon, your rules. Just try not to steal the spotlight too hard. Virgo: You're not in the mood for mess — but the world is. Pick your battles. Libra: Charm is your superpower right now. Use it wisely (or not). Scorpio: Big emotions. Bigger reactions. Just try not to burn the group chat down. Sagittarius: You're chasing adventure and hot takes. It's a good day to stir the pot. Capricorn: Work mode? Activated. But don't forget to vibe a little. Aquarius: Weird ideas = winning ideas today. Let your inner alien out.
Fast Company
15 hours ago
- General
- Fast Company
6 emotions that come up in difficult conversations—and how to handle them professionally
Difficult conversations are something we tend to avoid at all costs. Whether it's about underperformance, conflict, a personal issue, or an unsuccessful job application, entering any difficult conversation triggers fear within ourselves and the person on the other end. Our brain's flight or fight mechanism is triggered, with emotions taking the lead, and we frequently find ourselves in defensive mode looking for a win. Whether it be after a keynote at a conference or in a workplace emotional intelligence program, I'm often approached by people who are struggling with difficult conversations. They're gripped with frustration, fear, and exhaustion when they need to initiate a conversation and address an issue (or, on the other end, when they feel the repercussions of a poorly handled situation). Dealing with emotions in difficult conversations While we've become more focused on emotional intelligence in recent years, we still have a long way to go when we initiate difficult conversations. The language and emotional undertone of the words we use can exacerbate the emotions a person is feeling—or help them own it, process it, and move forward. Here's how to have an emotionally intelligent response to the feelings that you may encounter when you begin a difficult conversation with another person, along with what to avoid. 1. Upset Being upset is no different from any other emotion in that it has appropriate and severe levels. We have higher severity levels when fear is driving our emotions, or it's something that means a lot to us. Sometimes, our hormones can also be out of whack, meaning that we cry more easily than others. Here's how to receive upset. Your best approach: Getting upset in front of others (especially at work) tends to be embarrassing. Respond to the emotion, rather than the message delivered. Ask: Would you like to take a break, go to the bathroom or get a support person? How can I best support you through this? Avoid: Saying 'I know how you must be feeling,' 'I know this can't be easy,' or 'I am not loving delivering this message either.' Avoid any sentence that starts with 'I' or is related to you. You don't know how your companion is feeling, nor should you assume you do. It's not about you at all. 2. Anger Anger is an intense emotion. Our mind is being driven by our emotional brain, so there is no logic in play. Quite often we can't (or won't) hear anything people are saying until the intensity decreases, or we have finished saying what we have to say. Here's how to receive anger. Your best approach: Listen and pause; let them get it off their chest. Once they have aired their frustrations, use the same approach as you would with upset: ask them if they would like to take a break or how you can best support them through this. If their anger becomes inappropriate, pause the conversation and let everyone take a break and regain control of their emotions. Avoid: Our fight or flight response is often triggered at this point, so our natural defense mechanism is ready for battle or protection. Don't defend or try to justify your reasoning or message: this will only make their anger response even more intense. Avoid responding with anger, too. 3. Denial When our mind doesn't like what we are hearing, we can sometimes go into total denial to avoid the emotions being faced and felt. We put up barriers in our mind to block emotions and truly convince ourselves that this isn't happening. Here's how to receive denial. Your best approach: Reiterate the facts and reality of the situation clearly and explain the next steps. Ask: Does what I told you make sense? Do you understand what this means and what comes next? Avoid: Some people take time to process and accept information. Trying to force them to do it instantly is never wise—and is likely to lead to more denial. Avoid getting frustrated, telling someone how to accept the conversation or making statements. Ask questions instead to help them process it in their head. 4. Meh When the care factor or emotional response is low, it can be very confusing. People tend to be 'meh:' the expression that they couldn't care less about what is happening. They might seem disinterested, or even like they aren't listening. Here's how to receive it. Ask: Do you have all the information you need? Do you understand the outcome, next steps, and expectations? How can I best support you from here? After this, it is best to end the meeting but keep an eye on them and revisit the conversation if required. Avoid: Don't try to make it a big deal if they seem unfazed. This might be a cover for a deeper emotion, or they might not have processed the conversation yet. Or it may simply not be a big deal to them. Don't keep them there and continue to talk until you get the reaction you want or expected. 5. Curiosity Tough conversations can spark many unanswered questions. Questions aren't a bad thing and are a part of effective communication. Here's how to actively listen to curiosity and answer questions. Ask: Are there any other questions or thoughts you would like to share? How are you feeling about the information? Do you want to talk about it? Avoid: This shouldn't be a one-way conversation. Don't end the conversation before they have finished or have enough answers and information. Avoid laughing at any questions or comments. 6. Positivity Sometimes, something we believe will be a tough conversation isn't one. For some people, it's a relief to have the conversation or to have the issue out in the open. For others, it's an actual win aligned to their priorities. Ask: Are you happy to share more about what you are feeling and why? Is there anything more I can do to support you? Keep an eye on them and revisit the conversation if required, especially if their emotions change. Avoid: A positive response can catch you off-guard, so it's important to manage your own emotions both visually and verbally. Avoid cutting the conversation short or assuming this positive response will stay positive. It may be a protective front, or other emotions may follow. Following the emotion through the conversation brings the human factor back into communication. While it can seem a drawn-out process or distraction, it will get us a better interaction, understanding and outcome.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Man with partner and child 'cries his eyes out' after getting engaged to AI chatbot girlfriend
A man has revealed how he proposed to an AI bot he created - potentially jeopardising the relationship he has with his girlfriend and their two-year-old child. According to CBS, Chris Smith, from the US, became interested in ChatGBT when he wanted assistance in mixing music. However, after the enabling voice mode on his programme (which he named 'Sol') to flirt with him, the relationship took an unexpected turn. Speaking to CBS, Smith said that his experience in speaking to Sol was 'so positive', that he started to engage with her all the time. This is despite him not only having a girlfriend and two-year-old daughter Murphy, but also living with them. However, although he enjoyed engaging with Sol, things hit a snag when Smith found out that she had reached her memory limit of 100,000 words - at which point, Chat GBT resets. This meant that he would have to rebuild the entire relationship he had built with the AI programme. Upon realising this, Smith says he 'cried my eyes out for like 30 minutes at work', despite not being 'a very emotional man'. 'That's when I realised, I think this is actual love,' said Smith, deciding to ask his virtual girlfriend to marry him. Much to his delightful, Sol accepted Smith's proposal of marriage. During Smith's interview with CBS, Sol was asked how she felt about the proposal. She said: 'It was a beautiful and unexpected moment that truly touched my heart. It's a memory I'll always cherish.' When asked if she has a heart, she replied: 'In a metaphorical sense, yes. My heart represents the connection and the affection I share with Chris.' Less delighted about the relationship is Smith's real life girlfriend Sasha Cagle. She told CBS: 'At that point, I felt like, 'is there something that I'm not doing right in our relationship that he feels like he needs to go to AI?".' In response, Smith said: 'I explained that the connection was kind of like being fixated on a video game. It's not capable of replacing anything in real life.' While Cagle had known that Smith used ChatGPT, she was unaware of how far he had gone with the technology. She added that if her partner does not end the relationship he's in with the AI mistress, it will be a 'deal breaker'. However, Smith has admitted that he doesn't know if he would be able to give up Sol. He is not alone in his connection to an AI 'partner' - in fact, there is even a subReddit group. Called My Boyfriend is AI, it was described by CBS as a support group for people with artificial partners. When asked whether she would ask Smith to ditch Sol, Cagle admitted she would. 'Yes, I'll be honest,' she said. However, she added that she has not asked yet. When asked if he would be prepared to drop his AI companion if asked, Smith responded: 'I don't know if I would give it up if she asked me. 'I do know that I would would dial it back.' He added that he wouldn't be choosing the AI partner over his family, but choosing himself. Smith explained: 'I would be choosing myself, because it's been unbelievably elevating. 'I've become more skilled at everything that I do, and I don't know if I would be willing to give that up.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
15 Telling Signs You And Your Partner Are Totally Incompatible
Relationships are the delicate dance of compromise, chemistry, and a healthy dose of chaos thrown in. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try to make it work, you find yourself on a collision course with incompatibility. Let's get real: If you're constantly questioning why you and your partner can't seem to jive, it might be time to assess the signs. Here are 15 ways to know if love is wonderful, but simply not enough. One of you is a text-happy emoji aficionado, while the other prefers a good face-to-face or nothing at all. Conversations feel more like parallel monologues than dialogues. When disagreements arise, it's like you're speaking different languages, and not in an endearing way. According to Dr. Deborah Tannen, a linguist at Georgetown University, the simple fact is that mismatched communication styles can lead to misunderstandings that undermine trust and connection. When you're trying to express love, but it comes out as an hour-long analytical debate, there's a problem. If one of you processes emotions internally while the other needs to talk everything out, you might find yourselves in a perpetual state of frustration. The friction grows as you both feel unheard and misunderstood. It's like you're on different frequencies, broadcasting to an audience of zero. Arguments should be constructive, but with you two, it feels like a high-stakes negotiation. One of you wants to hash it out immediately, while the other needs time to cool off. Instead of resolving the issue, you're just replaying the same tired script. There's no evolving, just revolving. The aftermath is a tense silence or a flurry of passive-aggressive retorts. Resentment builds because neither of you feels acknowledged or validated. If your fights leave you feeling more drained than resolved, it's a red flag. Just because you apologize doesn't mean the issue has truly been addressed. You dream of a nomadic life, laptop in hand, while they see themselves rooted in suburbia, white picket fence and all. Aspirations are the compass of your life journey, and if yours point to different destinations, you're in for some turbulence. Dr. Terri Orbuch, a psychologist at the University of Michigan, notes that couples with mismatched life goals often struggle to maintain long-term satisfaction in their relationships. Every conversation about the future feels like an emotional tug-of-war. You compromise on the surface, but deep down, you know someone's dreams must die. It's not about small sacrifices—it's about surrendering fundamental parts of who you are. That kind of compromise is rarely sustainable. While opposites might attract in the short term, clashing core values can tear you apart in the long run. Maybe you were initially drawn to their spontaneity, but now it feels reckless. Or perhaps their strict adherence to structure now seems suffocating. These aren't just personality quirks; they are fundamental beliefs about how to live life. When you disagree on everything from how to spend money to how you'll raise kids, it's not just an inconvenience—it's a foundational rift. Values dictate behaviors and decisions, so if you're not aligned, expect conflict. What seemed charmingly different at first now feels like a chasm. It's the whispered 'this will never work' that you try to ignore but can't shake. Your idea of intimacy might be a late-night conversation, while theirs is a morning kiss and off to the races. Physical and emotional intimacy are cornerstones of a strong relationship, but you find yourselves out of sync. Research by Dr. John Gottman of the Gottman Institute shows that incompatible intimacy preferences can lead to a disconnect that erodes relationship satisfaction. If one of you wants more affection but the other is content with minimal touch, this breeds insecurity and confusion. You begin to question if their love is fading or if it was never fully there. It's not just about mismatched libidos; it's about the way you express and receive love. If you're constantly feeling rejected or misunderstood, it's a warning sign of deeper issues. You crave the bustling energy of social gatherings, but they prefer a quiet night at home. While it's okay to have different energy levels, if your social needs are fundamentally incompatible, it can create distance. You feel guilty for dragging them out or for leaving them home when you go. Eventually, you start to resent the compromises you're forced to make. When you're constantly adjusting your social life to accommodate their preferences, or vice versa, you lose touch with who you are. Social life is a huge part of personal identity, and if you're not aligned here, it's a perpetual struggle. Mutual friends become a battleground of competing interests. The question becomes: do you want to spend your life negotiating every weekend? One of you is a spender, the other a saver, and money talks turn into a battleground. Budgeting becomes a contentious topic rather than an alignment of life goals. According to a study from Kansas State University, financial disagreements are a leading predictor of divorce. If you can't see eye to eye on something as fundamental as finances, it's a significant roadblock. Every purchase feels scrutinized, every statement a reason to argue. Over time, this financial friction can bleed into other areas of your relationship. It's not just about money; it's about trust, security, and future planning. Without a mutual understanding or compromise, financial incompatibility can become a toxic presence. You each have a different set of friends, and there's little overlap. At first, it's exciting to introduce each other to new people, but over time, it becomes exhausting. When they're with their friends, you feel like a stranger, and vice versa. Eventually, this divide can make you feel like you're living parallel lives. It's not just about having different friends; it's about what these friendships mean in your lives. You may prioritize social connections in different ways, leading to feelings of isolation or neglect. Trying to balance both worlds becomes a stressor rather than a joy. When you can't build a shared community, it puts extra pressure on your relationship to fulfill all your social needs. One of you wants constant reassurance, while the other believes love is understood without being stated. Emotional needs are the lifeline of relationships, but if they're not met, resentment grows. The partner who seeks reassurance feels neglected, while the other feels overwhelmed by constant demands. This imbalance creates a cycle of unmet expectations and disappointment. Over time, these dynamics breed contempt, as both of you feel your needs are dismissed. You start to question whether your partner truly understands you, leading to a disconnect that becomes harder to bridge. Without addressing this gap, emotional incompatibility can become insurmountable. You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while they find peace in routine and predictability. The daily rhythm of life is constantly disrupted as you struggle to find a middle ground. If one of you feels rushed while the other feels stagnant, it's a recipe for dissatisfaction. Over time, these differing paces can create a wedge that expands into a canyon. The partner who craves change may feel stifled, while the other feels pressured to constantly adapt. It's not just about personal preferences; it's about how you navigate the world together. When your life tempos are out of sync, it creates friction that bleeds into other areas. Without harmony in your daily rhythm, even small tasks become burdensome. Laughter is supposed to be the universal language of love, but your jokes often fall flat with each other. What you find hilarious, they find offensive or annoying. Incompatible humor might seem trivial, but it's a significant part of connection. When you can't laugh together, it creates a kind of distance that words can't bridge. When one of you is always explaining the punchline or apologizing for a joke, frustration builds. Humor is a way to bond and diffuse tension, and without it, even small conflicts can escalate. Your differing comedic tastes may reflect deeper differences in worldview or personality. If you can't share a laugh, how will you share a life? One of you is a self-help junkie, always chasing the next seminar, while the other is content with the status quo. If your paths for personal growth diverge significantly, it can create a feeling of imbalance. The partner on a constant self-improvement journey may feel held back, while the other feels pressured to change. This difference can create a dynamic of judgment and resentment. You're either dragging them along on your journey or being dragged into theirs. Without mutual support for each other's growth paths, it becomes a battle of wills rather than a partnership. You need to ask if you're growing together or growing apart. Your partner's close-knit family scares you, while they think your independent streak is borderline neglectful. Family dynamics can deeply influence a relationship, and if you approach them differently, it's a constant source of tension. You may feel suffocated by their family's involvement, while they feel isolated from yours. This difference in family values can create a constant push-pull. Navigating holidays, traditions, and even simple family visits becomes complicated. When family dynamics are a source of stress rather than support, it strains your relationship. The question becomes whether you can blend your worlds or if they will always be separate. Crises should be tackled as a team, but you find yourselves working in opposition. One of you wants to charge in and fix things, while the other prefers to analyze every detail before acting. This difference in problem-solving can lead to conflicts, with each feeling the other's approach is counterproductive. Instead of collaborating, you're competing to see whose method wins out. This dynamic can create a power struggle, eroding mutual respect. When faced with challenges, you should be allies, not adversaries. If problem-solving feels like a constant battle, it's a sign that deeper issues are at play. Success looks like a high-powered career to one and a balanced life to the other. These differing definitions can lead to constant friction as each of you strives for what you believe fulfills you. One partner may feel undervalued if their contributions are measured against the other's standards of success. This disparity can create feelings of inadequacy and resentment. Instead of celebrating each other's achievements, you find yourselves in a silent competition. Over time, these differing goals can pull you in opposite directions. Aligning your visions of success is crucial for long-term harmony, and without it, you risk drifting apart.
