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Steve Phillips-Waller

Steve Phillips-Waller is the founder and editor of A Conscious Rethink. He has written extensively on the topics of life, relationships, and mental health for more than 8 years.

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16th April 2024

The best ever relationships are with someone who does these 20 things

A classy-looking young lady in sophisticated casual clothing walks down a city side street with blue skies above her

8th April 2024

Classy people never reveal these 10 things in public (but might discuss them with trusted companions)

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4th April 2024

14 things you need to stop doing if you want to be a successful person

man and woman eating cereal at the kitchen table as they both look at their phones - representing the reality of married life

28th March 2024

18 words that accurately describe what married life is like for most couples

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27th March 2024

If you want people to take you more seriously, say goodbye to these 15 behaviors

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26th March 2024

If you want people to respect you, say goodbye to these 18 behaviors

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21st March 2024

“I love you” is overused and overrated—use these 15 phrases instead

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20th March 2024

8 reasons why good men can sometimes make bad husbands

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19th March 2024

15 personality traits that indicate you’re a wise person

a middle-aged woman wearing glasses and a knitted orange jumper sits on her couch with a bored expression on her face

18th March 2024

21 reasons life is boring AF (most people will relate to at least one of these)

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18th March 2024

7 reasons why many women crave male attention, according to psychology

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14th March 2024

12 choices that will leave you with deep regrets later in life (that so many people make)

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13th March 2024

12 truths you need to know about people (that so few seem to understand)

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11th March 2024

9 signs you’re in a ‘relationdip’ (versus a major downward spiral)

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28th February 2024

How to stop being a BAD friend: 10 things you need to do

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15th February 2024

These 24 poems of condolence will mean a LOT to anyone who is grieving right now

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15th February 2024

13 things classy people do around others (that set them apart)

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6th February 2024

12 special character traits of a down-to-earth woman

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26th January 2024

If you want to be a truly successful person, leave these 14 habits in the past

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26th January 2024

13 ways selfish people exploit your kindness for their gain

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24th January 2024

9 Metaphors That Perfectly Capture This Thing We Call “Life”

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23rd January 2024

14 phrases to use if you want to sound more intelligent

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21st December 2023

When Is Incompatibility A Dealbreaker, And When Can It Be Overcome?

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11th December 2023

If you do any of these 11 things with a narcissist, you need to stop and walk away right now!

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5th December 2023

9 Truths To Living Your Life On Your Own Terms (Ignore These At Your Peril)

couple sitting a kitchen counter, both with their head in their hands because the relationship is not good

22nd November 2023

How To Tell If You And Your Partner Have Grown Apart And Are No Longer Compatible (10 Signs)

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13th November 2023

10 Thoughts “Ugly” People Have About Themselves (That Are Untrue And Unkind)

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9th November 2023

9 Reasons Parent-Child Conflict Hurts The Most, According To Psychology

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3rd November 2023

11 Sacrifices That Are Totally Worth It To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality

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30th October 2023

12 Personality Traits That Have Gone Out Of Fashion (But Should Be Brought Back)

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29th September 2023

People who do these 15 things in conversation are way more likeable

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24th August 2023

16 Things Grown Children Say To Manipulate Their Parents

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13th June 2023

13 Things Disciplined People Don’t Do (That Most People Do)

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12th June 2023

18 signs you value being ‘real’ over being popular

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11th April 2023

9 Things Empaths Are Best At Doing

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4th April 2023

15 Ways Life Was Simpler In The Past (Nostalgia Alert!)

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27th March 2023

To be a better all-round human being, start doing these 18 things

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24th March 2023

13 things that will make your life harder than it needs to be (that so many people do)

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24th March 2023

14 things all classy people do naturally

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22nd March 2023

50 Funny Jokes To Tell Your Girlfriend That Will Have Her Smiling From Ear To Ear

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22nd March 2023

50 Funny Jokes To Tell Your Boyfriend That Will Make His Face Hurt With Laughter

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16th February 2023

14 things all confident people do (but rarely talk about)

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6th February 2023

14 things you do that PROVE you are wise beyond your years

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31st January 2023

13 hard things strong people are happy to do (that so many people struggle with)

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26th January 2023

15 Things Cool People Don’t Do

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9th December 2022

Dating Is Exhausting – Here’s How To Cope

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22nd November 2022

This Box Breathing GIF Will Help You Calm Body And Mind

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15th September 2022

46 Seriously Funny Icebreaker Jokes For Online Dating

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9th December 2021

8 Reasons You’re Happier When Your Husband Is Gone

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9th November 2021

If you recognize these 11 signs, you’re being love bombed (and need to walk away quickly!)

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25th August 2021

11 compelling reasons you should not go through your partner’s phone

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16th August 2021

Is He The One? 27 Signs You Should Probably Marry Him

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25th June 2021

12 Important Things Most Men Want In A Relationship

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14th June 2021

10 Things To Do When Your Partner Is Not Emotionally Supportive

worried young woman sitting on a beach wondering how to fix her life

8th June 2021

20 No Nonsense Ways To Fix Your Life

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7th June 2021

13 Ways Be An Emotionally Supportive Partner In A Relationship

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1st June 2021

14 Highly Effective Ways To Deal With Feelings Of Inadequacy

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31st May 2021

Is your partner bringing up the past? Learn why and what to do about it

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25th May 2021

7 Things To Do When You Love Someone More Than They Love You

young woman looking at her reflection in a window, asking what kind of person she wants to be

21st May 2021

10 Tips For Figuring Out What Kind Of Person You Want To Be

young woman looking at a man whom she is in love with

19th May 2021

How To Stop Being In Love With The Idea Of Love: 6 Highly Effective Tips

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12th May 2021

12 Reasons Why Honesty Is Important In Life

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7th May 2021

The Truth Is, You Are Not Special

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30th March 2021

Can A Relationship With Different Values Ever Work Out?

young couple hugging after agreeing to give their relationship a second chance

25th March 2021

8 Pieces Of Advice To Help A Second Chance Relationship Succeed

unromantic boyfriend on his phone ignoring his girlfriend

15th December 2020

Why Your Boyfriend Isn’t Romantic And What To Do About It

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4th December 2020

11 Important Tips If You Feel Your Life Is Going Nowhere

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7th September 2020

100 Examples Of Personal Mantras (+ How To Create Your Own)

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21st August 2020

How To Get Good Luck: 7 Real Tips To Be Lucky In Life

woman with sticky note on her forehead - illustrating labeling people

23rd July 2020

10 Good Reasons Not To Label People (Or Yourself)

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10th July 2020

How To Forgive A Cheating Partner: 17 Steps To Take

old woman blowing dandelion seeds - illustrating leaving a legacy

1st July 2020

9 Ways You Can Leave A Positive Lasting Legacy Behind

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24th June 2020

6 reasons why a guy might only text and never call (that explain everything)

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19th June 2020

25 Quick And Easy Ways To Cheer Someone Up

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16th June 2020

13 simple things that will make your relationship stronger than ever

woman holding heart balloon with plasters all over it illustrating the pain and hurt of love

10th June 2020

9 Painful Reasons Why Love Hurts So Much

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5th June 2020

20 Signs The Guy At Work Likes You (How To Tell If He Fancies You)

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29th April 2020

11 tips to start over in a relationship and find happiness together again

a husband taking his ring off with sad wife in the background illustrating him leaving her

21st April 2020

If Your Husband Left You For Another Woman, Read This

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16th April 2020

6 Reasons Why Introversion Can Lead To Irritability (+ What To Do)

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7th April 2020

The 10 Aspects Of Life That Matter Most

annoyed woman talking on the phone to absent boyfriend who doesn't have time for her

30th March 2020

If your boyfriend doesn’t have time for you, do this…

woman looking out across ocean wondering what things to believe in

25th March 2020

20 Things You Really Ought To Believe In

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19th March 2020

8 Secrets Of Conscious Living

man and woman facing away from each other to illustrate emotional withholding

16th March 2020

7 reasons why your partner withholds affection (+ What to do about it)

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13th March 2020

How To Develop A Personality: 27 No Nonsense Tips!

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27th February 2020

10 Of The Most Comforting And Beautiful Poems About Death

happy young woman pulling on hand of boyfriend in a field - illustrating complimenting a guy

24th February 2020

How To Compliment A Guy On His Looks AND Other Things (+ 40 Examples)

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19th February 2020

30 Fantastic Ways To Show Your Appreciation To Your Partner

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14th February 2020

15 Things The World Needs More Than Anything Else Right Now

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