Hanan Parvez 
Peter Pan is a fictional boy who couldn’t grow up. There are some real-life Peter Pans out there who have grown up but not mentally. They suffer from the Peter Pan syndrome. They refuse to grow up and cling to their childish ways. They avoid doing age-appropriate ‘adult’ activities. While it can be good not
Being strong-willed means having a strong will or willpower. Willpower is the power that enables you to do what you want to do. Where does that power come from? It comes from a conviction that what one wants to do is worth it. When you believe your wants, goals, and beliefs are worthy, you’re likely
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in some people after they experience a traumatic event. A traumatic event is any life-threatening event. Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a type of PTSD that is caused by ongoing trauma, not a single event. For instance, a person in a relationship with an abuser
Dreams in which you see a dead relative alive are called ‘back to life’ or ‘visitation’ dreams. These dreams tend to be particularly vivid, emotional, and memorable. Our close genetic relationships are essential for our survival. So, the mind ensures that our dreams about our relatives are memorable. Here’s the fundamental key to interpreting any
People bite their lower lips for different reasons. To be clear, this article isn’t about the physical or medical reasons for chronic lip biting. It strictly focuses on the psychological reasons behind lip biting. Specifically, we’ll look at ‘biting your bottom lip’ from the body language perspective. Before you attempt to interpret any body language
People tend to think cheating only involves being physically intimate with another person. Previously, I’ve talked about how there are different types of intimacy. In a romantic, committed relationship, the levels of intimacy tend to be the highest. When one partner cheats, the intimacy level decreases, causing damage to the relationship. This decrease in intimacy
There’s a scene in the movie Circle (highly recommended, by the way) where a woman introduces herself and says she has studied Psychology. One of the guys listening contemptuously and sarcastically says: “Oh, that’s useful.” Being a Psychology enthusiast, that scene disappointed me. I know that’s not how a lot of people think. But many
In a healthy and ideal relationship, when you tell someone they hurt you, they own their mistake and apologize. Or they communicate openly and honestly to clear misunderstandings and reach common ground. But why do some people get mad when you tell them they hurt you? There can be many reasons behind this behavior: Your
The following traits characterize a narcissistic personality: Not everyone with these traits has a full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Most people have a mix of narcissistic and empathic traits. In some people, their narcissism overshadows their empathy. They’re the ones likely to hurt others and have NPD. Narcissistic abuse Narcissists are like children who think
If you badly need to put someone in their place, you’ve probably been a victim of verbal aggression. Examples of verbal aggression include: All these rude behaviors make you feel attacked. Since humans are wired to maintain their status and respect, you feel the need to defend yourself. You feel the need to put the