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Signs of toxicity: Psychologist's insights
Toxic people aren't always easy to detect - they tend to hide their real self, so they can get what they want from people around them. Meanwhile, some signs can actually help you recognize a toxic person, so you can stay away from them.
Kate Yakimchuk toxicity personality signs Psychology 6 November 2023
Ignorance is kind: A new study of willingful ignorance
A new study shows when people have the choice to learn how their actions might affect someone else, 40% of them choose not to, often so they can act selfishly. This is a common behavior where people choose not to know the consequences of their actions.
Kate Yakimchuk research ignorance relationship Psychology 5 November 2023
Generosity can be pathological: Psychologist's insights
Being generous is great - you can help your closest people a lot, so they can love you even more. Meanwhile, excessive generosity can be bad sometimes, so everything should be moderate.
Kate Yakimchuk generosity personality Psychology 5 November 2023
Changing people's minds: A new study on beliefs and experiences
Changing people's minds can be tough, especially when it comes to sensitive issues. But a new study found that sharing personal stories can make people more open to different views on controversial topics.
Kate Yakimchuk research opinion experience Psychology 24 October 2023
How to accept different points of view: Psychologist's tips
We all have our opinions on most things, and sometimes it's pretty hard to see things differently. It might become a problem if some of your close people don't share your views, so it's time to learn how to accept different opinions.
Kate Yakimchuk opinion personality tolerance Psychology 15 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Alexithymia
Alexithymia is difficulty identifying and verbally describing one's emotions and feelings, as well as the feelings of other people.
Diana Dashkevich mental health emotions Psychology 8 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: How to Understand Your Love Languages
Many problems can be solved by learning to speak your partner's love language, which can help your relationship grow, deepen your love, and improve your communication.
Diana Dashkevich love relationship mental health Psychology 2 October 2023
Specialist Explanation: What is Manipulation
Manipulation is a method of behavior that allows, by covertly influencing a person, to achieve the goals of the manipulator.
Diana Dashkevich manipulation mental health facts Psychology 2 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is a Codependent Relationship
Now the term “codependent relationship” is used in a broader concept. In any case, this is the inappropriate attachment of one person to another using guardianship, control, power and demandingness. Moreover, the roles are different every time.
Diana Dashkevich relationship mental health facts Psychology 1 October 2023
Achieve understanding with a touchy person: Psychologist's tips
Some of us have touchy people around - they are our relatives, friends, colleagues, or even partners. While it's not always easy to achieve mutual understanding with them, it's actually pretty possible - you just need to know some tips.
Kate Yakimchuk personality tips Psychology 29 September 2023
Why people gossip: Psychologist's insights
Most people say they hate gossip - but they often take part in it as well, sometimes without even realizing it. But why is that so contagious that people can't stop doing it, even if they disapprove of it that much?
Kate Yakimchuk gossip personality Psychology 27 September 2023
Expert Explained: What is Pathological Lying
One study describes pathological lying as lying five or more times in 24 hours, every day, for more than six months.
Diana Dashkevich lie mental health facts relationship Psychology 25 September 2023
Tips from a Psychologist: How to Understand that a Relationship is Unhealthy
When you are chronically abused, your body will produce excess cortisol, which in turn can damage your immune system, make you more prone to illness, and cause high blood pressure.
Diana Dashkevich relationship mental health safety Psychology 25 September 2023
White lies: Psychologist's insights
Most people have heard of white lies - a controversial concept that is useful for some people but unacceptable for others. While the main idea of this thing is that it's usually harmless, it's still better to avoid it.
Kate Yakimchuk lies personality Psychology 25 September 2023
Confusingly irritating people: Psychologist's insights
Have you ever met people that irritate you for no visible reasons? Usually, there are some reasons you just can't see right from the start - and not all of them are that person's fault.
Kate Yakimchuk anger irritation personality Psychology 25 September 2023
Adult friendship: Psychologist's insights
Adults meet and keep friends differently than kids or teenagers - it depends on their level of maturity, goals, and lack of free time to meet often. Meanwhile, adult friendship can be extremely stable, supportive, and generally great - but only when your friends are emotionally mature.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship friends tips Psychology 23 September 2023
Expert Explained: What Is Compassion
Sympathy and compassion are qualities of character that allow a person to be kind to people and nature.
Diana Dashkevich mental health relationship Psychology 22 September 2023
Understanding mature parents: Psychologist's tips
It's often pretty hard to achieve good mutual understanding with your mature parents - you are simply too different and have different values. Meanwhile, if your parents actually love you and want the best for you, you can fix your communication with them without arguing and conflicts.
Kate Yakimchuk parents relationship tips family Psychology 22 September 2023
Understanding your interior designer: Interior tips
When you hire a specialist to create your interior design, you need great mutual understanding - or you will never get the interior of your dreams. If you have plenty of ideas, but can't explain them, then it will be hard for your interior designer to interpret and use them in their work.
Kate Yakimchuk designers interior tips House Design 21 September 2023
Psychologist Explanation: Why People Cheat
As it turns out, infidelity is the most common reason for divorce. According to one 2017 article published in Current Opinion in Psychology, approximately 2% to 4% of spouses have had sexual relations with someone else within one year of marriage.
Diana Dashkevich relationship mental health Psychology 19 September 2023