Explore the vast world of different and colorful personality traits.
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, …
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 …
The word ‘cult’ comes from the Latin cultus, meaning care, cultivation, culture, or worship. A cult has a culture of its own, with a cult leader, usually a male, and followers. A cult leader and his followers are bound together by shared beliefs, practices, and rituals that are considered deviant by a society’s mainstream belief …
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 …
Getting your energy drained by emotionally draining people is one of the worst experiences in life. Aptly called emotional vampires, emotionally draining people exhaust you. You feel you have no energy left after interacting with these tiring people. Because they drain your energy so much, you don’t feel like spending time with them. In contrast, …
Toxic behavior is any behavior that causes harm to others. Often, a toxic person cannot see their own toxicity because they can’t objectively observe their own behavior. Before accusing someone of being toxic, it’s always a good idea to verify their toxicity from other observers. In this article, I’ll list out the signs of toxic …
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 …
Humans are programmed to be selfish, so they can gain access to resources and ensure their survival. Some are more selfish than others, to the point that they ruin their relationships. They become a nuisance to be with, and everyone tries to avoid them. While women can be selfish, too, it’s primarily men who tend …
Narcissists are people with an exaggerated sense of self-importance. They’re hungry for praise, attention, and admiration. Narcissistic traits include: Narcissism can be overt or covert (also called vulnerable narcissism). Overt narcissists tend to be extroverts who outwardly express their exaggerated sense of self-importance. They’re loud, attention-seeking, arrogant, dismissive of other people’s needs, and always hungry …
Psychopathy is a highly debated topic in the field of psychology. There are theories upon theories trying to explain psychopathic behavior. People are fascinated by psychopaths. They like watching movies and reading books, articles, and news items about psychopaths. But who are these psychopaths? More importantly, why are they the way they are? A psychopath …