Childhood is a territory full of emotional landscapes, where every unattended cry or unexpected shout draws invisible paths in our minds. Clinical psychologist Bertha Gálvez states that “many of our fears are formed between the ages of zero and three, when we still can’t rationalize them.” Those early imprints reappear as shadows whenever we feel […]

Social Pressure and New NarrativesFrom childhood, we are taught—often without questioning—how we should look, what achievements will make us “successful,” and in what order to reach social milestones. This constant pressure filters into our conversations with friends, leading to comparisons disguised as compliments and comments that undermine confidence. Instead of letting ourselves be dragged along

Every friendship should be a refuge, but sometimes it becomes a field where every achievement feels like a personal challenge. And when this becomes routine, what we face is toxic competition. This type of dynamic doesn’t come with banners: it seeps into subtle comments about body language, feigned comparisons of achievements, or glances that measure

Before we delve into the topic, let’s jog our memory. In the first article on female friendship, we reviewed the silent competition that can arise between friends and proposed seven questions to detect whether a bond elevates or exhausts us. Today we’re honing in and looking at two patterns that, although seemingly opposite, end up

Before trying to “fix” a friendship, we need to understand the dynamic that sustains it. Constant comparison—about body, partner, work—can sneak into even years-long bonds, and it does so with such subtlety that it’s hard to name. In this installment, we explore covert competition: what causes it, how it manifests, and what questions can help

What makes a relationship feel like an emotional feast rather than a plate of leftovers? For Javier Echevarría—Peruvian psychologist, actor, and speaker—the answer lies in the combination of three simple pillars: reciprocity, shared goals, and the absence of violence. When these elements are integrated into daily life, the couple becomes a space for mutual growth

The mind can be our best ally or the most relentless obstacle in our daily lives. Faced with multiple work, family, and social demands, it’s easy to fall into critical internal dialogues that erode confidence and trigger anxiety. Mental fitness proposes an “invisible gym” where we can exercise our coping skills through concrete practices. It’s

Every time we close one cycle and begin the next, we feel a certain euphoria: schedules to be designed, dreams to be outlined, promises floating in the air. But what happens when that initial excitement meets the reality of everyday life? Wellness and happiness management expert Pedro Amador tells us how to turn planning into