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Three levels of social needs must be met to feel fulfilled in life. It’s better to focus on quality rather than quantity of social relations. Escaping the loneliness trap is especially difficult for seniors. The specter of loneliness looms large over our aging population. As we get old, loved...

How to Avoid Feeling Lonely in Later Life

When my children left home after graduating from school, it felt like a bittersweet milestone—the end of an era. It was hard!. Friends and family offered well-meaning advice, reassuring me that I would adjust and that the kids would thrive (especially after surviving the first one leaving), but it didn’t ease the ache of watching them leave the nest.

Letting Go in Life Is Never Simple

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

Studies estimate only 51.6 percent of children grow up securely attached. "Secure relating" is a state of mind that helps us embody trust and love. No matter what our attachment history looks like, we can learn how to securely relate to ourselves and others. When it comes to your relationships,...

Are You Securely Attached to Yourself?

Intrusive thoughts are sudden, involuntary thoughts, memories, or mental images that are often upsetting. Intrusive thoughts are common and happen to almost everyone at some point. For some, they are habitual. Intrusive thoughts are difficult to eliminate, but managing them is possible. Many people routinely wake up throughout the night,...

How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts

The sayings, “Actions speak louder than words,” and “It’s not what you say, but how you say it,” are popular adages for good reason. Our silent body language speaks volumes, but we may not always be aware of what we’re saying with it. The way we hold ourselves, our gestures, and even how we make eye contact can make a huge difference in how people perceive us.

5 body language habits that make you instantly more charming

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We often think that looks, charisma, or a magnetic personality are the key ingredients to making others fall for us. But the qualities that truly captivate people often go unnoticed. These are the traits that, while not as flashy or immediately obvious, leave a lasting impression and make others genuinely adore you.

The 5 Charming Traits That Make People Secretly Adore You

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Plus, what experts say you should do next.

If Someone Uses These 7 Phrases, They May Be Trying to Control You, According to Psychologists

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

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One of the most famous names in the world of psychology is certainly Sigmund Freud. The advice and lessons he left behind are still studied today. According to his point of view, mentally strong people are endowed with certain qualities.

6 Things Strong People Don't Do: Sigmund Freud's Hard Truths

This test has taken the internet by storm with its astonishing accuracy. Find out what this test reveals about your personality. Experts emphasize that the way you perceive and evaluate others says a lot about your own character. Research shows that people who often evaluate others negatively are more prone to anxiety and self-doubt, while those who are more empathetic tend to be more confident. This is because our worldview and perception of others is a direct reflection of our own personality.

Personality Test: Which Woman Is the Oldest? Your Answer Will Tell You What Kind of Person You Are

Discover how this experience can manifest as traits in adulthood.

People Who Felt Constantly Overlooked as Children Usually Develop These 13 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

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When you're entangled in a relationship with a narcissist, the dynamics often shift from initial charm and admiration to insidious devaluation. This phase can leave you questioning your worth and sanity.

Deceptive Things Narcissists Say to Manipulate You During Devaluation

Entitlement is often regarded as a set of beliefs that someone is deserving of the very best treatment. Emotional entitlement can be a healthy way to experience feelings but not if it's the uncompromised form. Learn to accept your positive emotions, tune down the negative, and take ownership of your...

The Three Faces of Emotional Entitlement

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Prayer has been an integral part of many cultures and religions for centuries. It serves as a spiritual practice, a form of meditation, and a means of seeking comfort and guidance. But beyond its spiritual significance, there is growing evidence that prayer can positively impact one’s health and longevity. This article explores seven compelling reasons why people who pray tend to live longer.

7 reasons people who pray live longer

Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you listen to, you just can’t catch a break. Maybe that post-dinner espresso...

Could Xanax Actually Help You Sleep?

Navigating a relationship with a narcissist can feel like walking a tightrope. Their charm and charisma often mask deeper issues, making it challenging to discern when it's time to step off the wire.

When to Walk Away from a Narcissist You Are in Love With

Loneliness is when we feel our separateness as human beings and feel uneasy in our mental space. Some people experience less separation and so feel more comfortable with solitude. Healthy psychological development involves developing a positive relationship to solitude. Some people are reluctant to spend time alone. Solitude makes them...

Solitude and Loneliness

In a previous article, I discussed what women with emotional mastery tend to do in dating and relationships that draw in high-quality partners. But how do people in general behave when they have emotional mastery, and how does it differ from the ways dark personalities behave in relationships?. Project their...

People With Emotional Mastery Never Do These 5 Things in Relationships (But Narcissists Do)

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DEAR ABBY: How do I get over my ex-husband? He wanted the divorce. I was told, not asked! It has been 10 years, yet I still dream about him. I haven’t been with him or any other man since then. My disordered sleep is making me crazy. I have tried therapy, sleeping aides (OTC medication, sleep apps), but I still dream of him — good dreams and bad ones. I’m not sure how much more I can take. How do I keep my ex from my dreams? — HAUNTED IN ALASKA

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How to Stop Feeling Unhappy

Emotions are created mostly from our expectations, past experiences, and energy level. The words we use to describe our experience shape how we feel. We can...

How to Stop Feeling Unhappy

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