10 Ways people deflect in arguments
It’s common to see two people getting stuck in an argument where one of them says something like: “Answer my …
Psychological phenomena
Read about and understand the various psychological phenomena you observe in your day-to-day life. Get answers to common curiosities about everyday behavior. Understanding the root causes of your behaviors and those of others will greatly improve your understanding of human psychology. No human behavior, however small, is insignificant.
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“What a terrible thing to have lost one’s mind. Or not to have a mind at all.” – Dan Quayle …
Why bad things happen to good people
Consider the set of all the things that happen to you. A lot of them you have no control over. …
Why your wife yells at you
They say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. If you’ve been at the receiving end of a woman’s …
Why your husband’s yelling at you
Aggression isn’t always physical. Sometimes, words can be used as swords. Simply increasing the volume and changing the tone of …
Why you suddenly remember childhood trauma
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The psychology behind name-calling
Name-calling or labeling is calling someone by degrading and demeaning names. The goal of name-calling is to hurt someone and …
Enmeshment in romantic relationships
In healthy romantic relationships, there’s a balance of closeness and distance. Each partner retains their own identity while also identifying …
9 Fawn responses to narcissistic abuse
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