psychology

Most often, emotional affairs start off as friendships.  Some platonic relationships can gradually become emotional friendships. And once you start finding this other person attractive or when there's sexual chemistry in the air, you start…

Desmond Tutu once said: "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." Unfortunately, the last two years have taken a toll on many of us, making it incredibly difficult to find that light. One thing is…

Why do we love watching horror movies?  We have just witnessed how the South Korean horror drama has become Netflix's most-watched series. Less than a month after the show's premiere, it amassed over 111 million fans.…

Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up, is not just a beloved character from a children's book. It is a personality type many people live with even today. According to psychologists, the Peter Pan syndrome is a behavioral pattern of a…

Are you depressed, or are you just lazy?  The lack of motivation can be considered a symptom of depression. However, it can also be a symptom of laziness. When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even a year,…

What is Emotional Intelligence, and how can you use it in the workplace?  Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to intelligently manage your emotions, while also being able to read those of others. It also requires a high level of…

Is someone's presence making you feel confused, incompetent, anxious, or all of the above? Could they be manipulating you?  Manipulation comes in various shapes and forms. It can affect you in the face of a loved one trying to alienate you…

"Laughter is and always will be a form of therapy." - Audrey Hepburn Humor can bring back the smile on your face no matter what you are going through. A single joke is able to lift your spirits and make your entire day. Laughter is so…

Honest people are a breath of fresh air, and with an honest person by your side, you always know exactly where you stand. Sadly, we are also surrounded by deceivers and fake people and it can sometimes be incredibly difficult to know who…

As introverts, we are naturally observant, intuitive and more sensitive than others, and that is also what makes us more prone to burnout. We can become mentally, physically and/or emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed when faced with…