We've all heard of empathy and empaths. We also know that a lack of empathy is associated with sociopaths and psychopathic behaviour. But is there scientific evidence that proves empathy exists? Are empaths real or just an unproven theory? Can science prove something as intangible as empathy? In all scientific…
Has anyone ever said to you, "Oh, don't be so sensitive" or "You're over-reacting"? These are all examples of emotional invalidation, and while they may appear harmless enough, they can have long-lasting consequences. What Is Emotional Invalidation? Emotional invalidation is the dismissal of a person's feelings. It is saying whatever…
Have you ever wondered where old sayings like ‘turn a blind eye to’ or ‘burning the midnight oil’ come from? Some of the following sayings have a really sinister origin, and others are completely surprising. 35 Popular Old Sayings and Their Real Meanings “At the Drop of a Hat” Means:…
Have you ever thought ‘Why do bad things happen to me all the time?’ Or perhaps you think that you are a loser or that things are always your fault? If so, you could be stuck with unhelpful thinking styles that are stopping you from achieving growth in your life.…
In the waking world, ghosts are typically seen as frightening creatures sent to scare us. So does this mean that a dream about ghosts is a kind of warning from our subconscious? Not necessarily. It all depends on your situation and what is going on in your real life. To…
Human beings are inquisitive animals. Once we’ve satisfied our basic survival and psychological needs, it’s only natural for us to turn our attention to the bigger issues. We look for answers to the most mind-boggling questions that plague us. Are we alone in the universe? Is there life after death?…
Experts in relationships say that if you want to see how a girl will grow up, you only have to look at her mother. But what if her mother is a narcissist and you have children together? What are the signs of a narcissistic grandmother and how do her actions…
Of all the personality types, I believe the narcissist to be the most prevalent, but perhaps also the most devious. This makes them tricky to spot. So how can you tell if you’re dealing with this toxic personality type? You have to pay attention to the things narcissists say. Narcissists…
Every day we are surrounded with perfect faces, perfect lives, perfect everything. If what we haven’t got is perfect then there’s a filter or an app for that. So it’s nice to come across a transparent personality once in a while. What does it mean for a person to be…
Psychopaths are, by their nature, devious and cunning, inveigling their way into our lives, often leaving us worse off. Quite often we find out about their psychopathic nature after they’ve left a trail of destruction. But there might be a way of detecting them through their body language. One way…
