Many of us are disconnected from the roots that used to anchor people. Even if we aren't rooted in a place or a religion, we can grow stronger roots in our daily lives. Spiritual-ish practices can help us grow stronger roots and feel more connected. Roots. Home. They’re hard to...

6 Practices for Our Rootless Lives

Through the lens of affect psychology, underlying emotions that motivate addiction behaviors can be explored. Shame responses often form the core of pathology, yet shame is often hidden or remains unacknowledged. Coping responses to shame include attacking others, attacking the self, withdrawal, and avoidance. The voluntary exposure of shame-based vulnerabilities...

The Hidden Struggle: Understanding Shame in Addiction

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Not everyone wears their feelings on their sleeve, and some people have a knack for concealing their true emotions. Among the zodiac signs, there are those who might secretly harbour negative feelings towards others, despite their outward demeanour. This hidden hostility can stem from a variety of underlying factors, such as personal insecurities, past experiences, or a desire for control. Let’s explore the four zodiac signs that are known for their secretive disdain and uncover the reasons behind their hidden animosity.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Secretly Hate Everyone

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If You Answer 'Yes' to Any of These 5 Questions, You May Be in a Gaslighting Relationship, Says a Psychologist

Previously, I wrote about the red flags you may be dealing with a female psychopath and how female psychopaths target their victims. But how do male psychopaths operate, and what kind of traits and behaviors do they seek in a potential romantic partner? Here are the four surprising traits psychopaths look for in women. Keep in mind that if you were targeted by a psychopathic person, it was not your fault, as they can use both your strengths and your vulnerabilities against you.

Psychopaths Look For Women With These 4 Surprising Traits In Romantic Relationships

Learn the right way to handle a manipulative family member.

12 Signs Your Parent Might Be Gaslighting You (and How To Respond), According to Psychologists

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Jealousy is a strange thing. Jealousy is a complex and often misunderstood emotion. Jealousy can be caused by a number of factors, such as insecurity, fear of loss, or even past negative experiences. A person is overcome by the emotion of insecurity, and there is nothing we can do about it.

The most jealous men according to the horoscope

Disclaimer: This content, written by Ada. E, aims to provide general informational and entertainment value. The astrological information shared has been extensively researched, carefully recorded, and thoughtfully observed by the author.

5 Zodiac Signs That Don't Know How to Love

Professional musicians have a higher chance of being left-handed than the general population. Left-handers have better pitch memory than right-handers. A stroke in the right half of the brain can destroy the ability to perceive music. August 13, 2024, is International Left-Handers Day, and, despite decades of research on left-handedness,...

Left-Handedness and Musicality: 5 Scientific Facts

How do you instantly gain someone's trust? Whether it's a new friend, a colleague, or a romantic prospect, genuinely connecting and building strong bonds might seem daunting, but emotional intelligence is absolutely an ability that you can learn. I'm a Harvard-trained emotional intelligence researcher and the founder of Mind Brain...

Harvard-trained researcher: People with high emotional intelligence always do 3 things when talking to others

Although real-world conspiracies do exist, we frequently seem to find them where they are not. The forces of apophenia can drive our minds to create such patterns, when in fact they really don't exist. A clear if fictional example of this is to be seen in Umberto Eco's classic novel...

Conspiracies in Mind

Discover how people-pleasing can manifest as traits in adulthood.

Individuals Who Grew Up as 'People-Pleasers' Usually Develop These 12 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

Forgiveness does not automatically lead to reconciliation. Reconciliation does not always lead to forgiveness. Safety is required before you can genuinely forgive or reconcile. Advocates should pause before recommending forgiveness or reconciliation. You can forgive without reconciling, and you can reconcile without forgiving. While researching and writing my book, You...

Mistaking Forgiveness for Reconciliation Can Be Dangerous

Sheep are highly intelligent, complex, and feeling individuals. The more freedom animals have to make their own choices, the happier and healthier they will be. People need to know where their food comes from. Sheep are amazing animals. I've met a few captive and wild individuals who clearly are very...

The Wisdom, Intellect, and Emotional Lives of Sheep

I recently had surgery. In the name of transparency, the kind of surgery I had is called a rectopexy. Read about it at your own risk with the link provided. It was performed through my abdomen, laparoscopically, with the surgeon using a robot. My surgeon said that despite having only four half-inch round incisions on my abdomen, it was major surgery.

Recovering From Surgery Alone

"It Ends With Us" is, overall, an accurate portrayal of an abusive relationship. Lily leaving Ryle is a courageous example of a survivor leaving a bad situation. The film makes it seem easy to leave an abusive relationship when, in reality, it's usually very difficult. Colleen Hoover’s bestseller-turned-film It Ends...

What “It Ends With Us” Gets Wrong

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Disclaimer: This content aims to entertain and inform, drawing from research and detailed observation of astrological patterns to offer valuable insights. Ever wondered why some zodiac signs seem a bit chilly when it comes to emotions? Well, in the cosmic world of astrology, certain signs have a knack for coming off as emotionally detached or cold-hearted. It’s not that they don’t care—they’re just wired differently. Here’s a closer look at five zodiac signs that might seem a bit frosty on the emotional front.

5 Zodiac signs that seem cold-hearted and emotionally detached

What distinguishes mentally strong people? How do they manage to maintain their inner mental strength despite all the challenges that life presents?. Every person faces different difficulties and problems in their life. Resentment, betrayal, disappointment, the pain of losing loved ones. At such moments, it is extremely important to maintain strength and composure in order to solve this or that problem. How a person reacts to obstacles depends on many factors, including education, the environment in which he lives, and inner strength.

4 Zodiac Signs With Strong Mental Health. No Obstacles In Life Can Stop Them

Parentification occurs when a child is forced into the role of caregiver for their parent. The way we experience our first family relationships can often repeat itself in our adult relationships. If daughters are forced to act in age-inappropriate ways, this can have lasting impacts on relationships. Ari grew up...

10 Common Traits of Parentified Daughters

Perfectionists tend to be preoccupied with feeling important. Perfectionists struggle to meet others' needs because they don't match theirs. Humility entails accepting how limited our ability to fix and solve problems actually is. Self-love, silencing the inner critic, and eliminating negative emotions together constitute the pursuit of any perfectionist. On...

The Shame of Perfectionism

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Understanding the Roots of Intolerance

Hate can come from a place of ignorance and lack of exposure to different cultures, beliefs, and ways of life. Deeper issues such as misunderstandings, fear,...

Understanding the Roots of Intolerance

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