What's the psychology behind why women fall for the Bad Guys? We have all had conversations with our girlfriends about falling for the bad guys, time after time. All women want to try to change the bad boy into someone worthy of a relationship. We discuss how we knew they were the wrong man but pursued them anyway. We will always realize by…
Have you ever been in a relationship with a person who nearly drove you out of your mind? Did they have a way of making you feel guilty beyond belief, even though it was them who made missteps in the relationship? You may have been the unfortunate victim of gaslighting. If you have experienced similar scenarios in your current relationship, you should take…
People suffering from anxiety face many difficulties in all spheres of life, including relationships. About 40 million people – or 18 percent of the population suffer from some anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the world. People suffering from anxiety know that it impacts virtually every aspect of their lives,…
Opposites attract, as the law of magnetism states. It is a true one and indeed, and applies in relationships. Diametrically different personalities attract each other like the opposite poles of a magnet. So it is with empaths and narcissists. Each personality type has distinct traits. While the former character is sensitive, astute and self-sacrificing, the latter is manipulative and egocentric. A relationship between…
Do you dream about finding true love? The Chinese five elements will help you out! The meeting of two characters is like the contact of two chemical substances; they transform if there is a reaction. – Carl Jung Many factors govern relationships. Two people may gel or part for many reasons. World-renowned psychiatrist Carl Jung who founded analytical psychology was spot on about the…
Why should you date a person who accepts you the way you are? Well – the way you are can mean different things. There are a few possible scenarios. We should be clear about which one we’re in before proceeding. Scenario #1: You’re with someone who doesn’t accept you the way you are because you behave in an unacceptable manner. You have a…
Do you believe that you have some 'bad' personality traits? Below are some personality traits that shouldn’t be viewed as flaws but instead endearing traits that a lot of people “suffer” with. 1. You embarrass easily The physical signs of embarrassment are often worse than the event themselves. The flushed cheeks, the light sweating, perhaps even excessive chatter can lead people to surgery…
Psychological dependence, which is found in many forms in human beings, is a component of addiction. Unlike physical dependence, which occurs in pursuit of a reward, psychological dependence develops from the fear of having something which seems to reduce pain taken away from us. Psychological dependencies can occur in relation to food, drugs, shopping, and even physical exercise. One of the most common areas…