Sarcasm is when a person says one thing but means the opposite. How can one say something and mean the opposite? Because meaning and intention transcend words. A big part of human communication is nonverbal. Thus, to interpret the meaning of a message (like spoken words), you have to look at body language, facial expressions, …
Our attachment styles are shaped in early childhood and are typically reinforced throughout life. Our attachment styles shape how we attach or connect to others. They shape how we interact in our closest relationships, especially romantic relationships. There are two main types of attachment styles: Secure and Insecure. A securely attached person tends to form …
Attachment styles are shaped in early childhood and get reinforced throughout life. Children can develop a secure or insecure attachment style based on their interaction with primary caregivers. A child with a secure attachment style grows up to be an adult who feels secure in relationships. They have quality relationships with others. A child with …
The core principle of attachment theory is that how we interact with our primary caregivers in early childhood affects our adult relationships. In other words, our attachment style sets the ground rules for how we connect with other people.1 Based on the interactions with her primary caregivers, a child can develop either a secure or …
Smartness or intelligence can be defined in several ways. I won’t bore you with all the definitions. No matter how you slice and dice it, smartness boils down to problem-solving. You’re smart in my book if you’re good at solving problems, especially complex ones. What determines how well we’re able to solve a problem? One …
People with commitment issues find it hard to commit to something long-term. When we hear the term ‘commitment issues’, we often hear it in the context of romantic relationships. But people can also experience commitment issues in their jobs, business ventures, careers, goals, and friends. This article will discuss the common causes of commitment issues, …
The word ‘cult’ comes from the Latin cultus, meaning care; cultivation; culture; worship. A cult has a culture of its own. Cults have a cult leader, usually a male, and cult followers. A cult leader and his followers are bound together by shared beliefs, practices, and rituals that are considered deviant by the mainstream belief …
Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is characterized by a pattern of hyper-emotional and dramatic behaviors aimed at getting attention. People with HPD or histrionics love drama and being the center of everyone’s attention. The word ‘histrionic’ is derived from Latin ‘histrio’, meaning ‘actor’. Histrionics like attention so much that they’re likely to become actors and performers. …
I was part of the core team that organized a fest in our college. We had regular meetings to keep us updated on the progress. During this one meeting, when we were having lunch, the team leader blurted out, “He’s so quiet. He doesn’t speak much”, talking about me. I remember how I felt. It …
A person’s name and face are their most distinguishing features. Name more so than face. Even identical twins who look the same are given different names to let the world know they’re separate people. Our names are attached to our identities. They’re a big part of who we are. Unfortunately, people don’t have any control …