We all know that friendships can be one of the most rewarding aspects of life. Friends fill our lives with laughter, love, and endless support, and act as a personal fan club when life throws us a curveball. But not…
Key Points Highly sensitive and empathic people are particularly vulnerable to emotional abuse through emotional manipulation. Highly sensitive people do not trust themselves and their intuition when something goes wrong.Highly sensitive and empathic people may also attract narcissistic and controlling…
The United States is in the midst of a suicide crisis. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year found that suicide rates have skyrocketed in the United States in recent years, becoming the nation’s 10th…
Key points Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a relatively common problem, and often difficult to treat. Because there are hundreds of possible symptom clusters, a classification system for BPD is recommended. New research using “latent class analysis” identifies 3 distinct…
The “true confessions” of female flirting artists that pop up from time to time in the media offer tales of seduction that range from the mundane to the unbelievable. Female flirting artists come in all shapes and sizes, and so…
There’s a fine line between harmless conversation and judgmentalism. And often, we don’t even realize we’ve crossed that line. The key lies in our choice of words. Phrases that seem innocent can have a judgmental tone, subtly conveying our biases…
Sometimes, silence is golden. It’s not about being passive or submissive, it’s about understanding the power of not saying anything at all. You see, there are instances where words can complicate matters when it’s wiser to bite your tongue and…
There’s a clear dividing line between habits that lead to success and those that guarantee stagnation. What’s the dividing line? Progress. Some habits can hold you back, acting as an anchor that keeps you from moving forward. The worst part…
There’s a big difference between being truly happy and just going through the motions of life. The difference comes down to habits. Men who are deeply sad often stop doing certain things that used to bring them joy, without even…
Have you ever met someone who seems calm but you can tell there’s a storm brewing underneath? I bet you have. This is the world of our friends who appear as calm as a cucumber on the outside but struggle…
