emotion

The worst thing about manipulation is that in many situations we don't even realize it's happening to us. Manipulators twist thoughts, actions, and desires to their own liking and mold us into servants of their own needs. Needless to say,…

Have you experienced joy out of the failure or disadvantageous position of another person- your peer, a celebrity, or someone personally close to you? Schadenfreude is a German term, meaning quite literally "damage/harm-joy" which…

What do you find attractive in other people? A round butt? A sharp intellect? Or is it "just something about them"? Attraction is one of the greatest mysteries of humankind. Whole industries have been built around claiming to know the…

Have you ever woken up after an emotionally taxing night with a pounding head, a queasy stomach, and an overall sense that your life had gone off course? Did this confuse you, since you had wisely decided not to drink away your troubles the…

I am not a person who takes naturally to dealing with emotions. This may surprise people who have not known me for my entire life. Currently, I handle my emotions well. I am able to remain calm, while still feeling my feelings and reacting…