5 Signs Your Connection With Them is REAL
According to relationship therapist Dr. Josie Rosario, relationships — be it platonic, romantic, or familial — cannot thrive without an emotional connection. This is because…
7 Things That Turn Your Crush On
We’ve all been there, right? When we like someone but we aren’t quite sure what to do with the attraction we feel and how to…
5 Harmful Behaviors That Are Actually Your Trauma Response
Do you sometimes do things that you know are bad for you but feel like you can’t help yourself? Or behave in negative ways you…
Types of Friends You Should Surround Yourself With
Are you happy with the friends you have in your life right now? Do you think you’re surrounding yourself with the right kind of people?…
6 Signs You’re in a Toxic Friend Group
When it comes to the people we love, like our friends and family, most of us are willing to be more forgiving and understanding with…
5 Stages of Love, Most People Stop at 3
Love is one of the most interesting topics psychology has to offer, and certainly one we’re all curious about, wouldn’t you agree? And though it…
5 Signs You’re Too Obsessed With Sex
If you’ve ever watched the hit UK limited series Fleabag, then you’d have a pretty good idea already about what being a sex addict entails…
6 Signs You’re Overly Attached To Someone
Do you know the difference between love and attachment? Although attachment plays an important role in our ability to connect with others, it’s important to…
5 Struggles of Dating As An Introvert
Of the many different personality traits studied by psychologists, arguably the most well-known (yet most widely misunderstood) are introversion and extraversion. So before we can…
What Is A Trauma Bond And Why It’s So Powerful
In the dark and twisted world of Gotham City, a toxic bond unravels. It’s when Dr. Harleen Quinzel becomes Harley Quinn and finds herself ensnared…
Münchausen syndrome by proxy – Gypsy Rose Case Study
DISCLAIMER/TRIGGER WARNING: This article may contain triggering content related to child abuse and violent death. It is also not intended to be medical advice and…
5 Signs Your Trauma Wound is Triggered
When we go through a traumatic experience in our lives, it takes significant time and effort to heal and move on from it. And sometimes,…
5 Ways Trauma Ruins Your Love Life
According to clinical social worker Leah Aguirre, trauma impacts how we view ourselves and the world at large, which in turn influences how we relate…
Be Careful of the DARVO Manipulation Tactic
According to marriage and family therapist Dr. Darlene Lancer, most emotional abuse goes unnoticed and unreported. And although it is an often overlooked form of…
5 Signs Your Self-Esteem Was Destroyed in Childhood
Self-esteem is central to everything in a person’s life. The way we see ourselves influences our behaviors and decisions. Parents will often try their best…
Signs You Have Covert Avoidance, Not Just Unmotivated
Do you feel empty despite the fact that you do and have all the things you’re supposed to to not feel this way? Do you…
5 Signs You’re Not Selfish, It’s Self-Love
What do you think it means to have self-love? Would you say that you love yourself? And if so, do you think your actions reflect…
5 Signs A Narcissist Likes You
Do you know how to recognize a narcissist when you see one? Is there someone in your life right now you suspect might be one?…
4 Signs It’s Sexual Aversion Disorder, Not Asexuality
Sexuality, the capacity for sexual feelings, is a complex aspect of our experience, but it becomes even more complex when you realize that you don’t…
6 Signs You Have Victim Mentality, Not Taking Responsibility
Has anyone ever called you out for “always playing the victim” or told you that you have a “victim personality”? Understandably, most of us would…