Hanan Parvez 
Relationships are complicated. If you think quantum mechanics is complex, wait till you get into a relationship. When two minds collide and enter into a relationship, all sorts of chain reactions get triggered. It’s not just two minds colliding; it’s a collision of intentions, perceptions, misperceptions, assumptions, interpretations, misinterpretations, and behaviors. A mishmash of these
The selfishness paradox Paradoxically, humans are wired to be both selfish and selfless. As is evident in the world around us, selfishness often prevails when it comes into conflict with selflessness. This suggests that humans have a stronger drive to be selfish than to be cooperative. They’re cooperative only to the extent that it serves
Running away from someone or something is a common dream theme. Dreams about running and hiding from someone are part of a range of such ‘chase dreams’ that people see. Such dreams are usually an indication that a person is running away from a threat. Why are these chase dreams common? When we’re stressed, our
Commitment means sticking to something for a long time. When we talk about commitment, we usually talk about it in the context of romantic relationships. But the term also applies to other life areas such as work, interests, and hobbies. A person who has commitment issues has trouble dedicating themselves to one thing for a
A person suffering from Entitled Dependence Syndrome depends on others in an exaggerated way. The key phrase here is ‘exaggerated’ because humans, being social species, are by nature dependent on other humans. However, when this dependency crosses a certain threshold, it turns into entitled dependence. Humans tend to form reciprocal relationships with others, meaning their
Children are expected to go through some normal developmental milestones as they grow up. One such milestone is being able to speak. While language is developed in stages, most children have already said their first word by age one. By age three, most children can engage in simple conversations. Some children miss these milestones, causing
People blink excessively for various reasons. The biological function of blinking is to keep the eyes moist. When our eyes become dry due to irritation, eyestrain, or contact lenses, we blink more. In addition, excessive blinking is caused by some medical conditions and treatments such as: Excessive blinking also has psychological and social reasons, which
A know-it-all person is someone who thinks they know it all. They have strong opinions on almost everything and believe they’re right all the time. This behavior is annoying to others because a know-it-all is unreceptive to others’ viewpoints. Another reason know-it-all people are annoying, especially to those who do know a lot, is that
Conflicts in close relationships are common. The people you care about the most affect you the most. Sometimes, though, a line gets crossed, and conflicts in close relationships become toxic to your mental health. Parents have a significant influence on the psychological development and well-being of their children. What kinds of adults people become is
Enmeshed families are those where there are no psychological or emotional boundaries between family members. The family members seem to be psychologically enmeshed or fused together. While enmeshment can occur in any relationship, it’s particularly