psychology

We are all susceptible to some form of emotional abuse when in relationships.  Relationships glued together by emotional bonds can be said to serve as mirrors of the inner self. The process teaches us how lovable we are, and how much our…

Does your partner have trust issues and fears others might want to harm them? Do they constantly find things to be offended by and respond to them by counter-attacking? Do they have difficulty talking openly about a problem out of fear…

In his book, The Shadow of the Object, psychoanalyst Christopher Bollas famously wrote, "Character is the trace of relationship." He meant that to a large extent, our personalities are the fruits of the relationships we form in our lives.…

We keep considering depression to be an illness, but what if it comes to save us?  According to Wikipedia, depression is "a state of low mood and aversion to activity." Merriam Webster describes it as "a state of feeling sad," or "a mood…

Sometimes it's hard to face reality. Especially if you are living in a permanent narcissistic bubble.  We all have or narcissistic moments. Sometimes being praised for your achievements or having someone else take care of everything…

A single compliment can make someone's entire day.  This verbal form of expressing kindness is so powerful that it can spark a new friendship or a romantic relationship. Giving someone a compliment can erase their sadness within seconds.…

Characteristics of personality reflect fairly stable differences between individuals when it comes to their motivations. And while circumstances strongly influence people's actions, these internal motivations affect what they do in the…

Among the types of verbal abuse parents often use, scapegoating seems to be on top of the list. With a controlling, argumentative, or narcissistic parent as head of the family, scapegoating is a powerful way to keep the upper hand not just…

Maternal jealousy?! Yes, it exists, no matter how hard it is to comprehend.  How can a mother be jealous of her daughter? Well, if the daughter appears to make better choices, leads a better life, lives in a bigger house, has a more lavish…

Are single women without children happy? Psychology says YES!  Sometimes not finding Mr. Right might turn out to be much more fulfilling than you think. Despite all stereotypes regarding a woman's mission in this world, single ladies…