Drama queens and high conflict personalities can turn a small disagreement into a real hell. Here are some helpful conflict resolution techniques to use when dealing with them. Who are drama queens and high conflict personalities? Drama queens and high conflict personalities thrive on attention. They are fiery, strong-minded and…
Controlling people can be found in all areas of life. Controlling relationships can be romantic or platonic. You can find them in the workplace, at home, or even in passing interactions with strangers on the street. Being around a controlling person can be extremely emotionally draining, leaving you stressed out…
Politicians will do anything to avoid answering a question directly. They use a multitude of avoidance tactics in their rhetoric, including red herring fallacy. But what does this term actually mean and how can we use it to master everyday conversations? What Is Red Herring Fallacy? It occurs when someone…
Some types of unhealthy mother-son relationships can be so toxic that they can ruin your own and your children’s happiness. Below you will find some examples. Mother-son relationships are complicated. While a son is growing and learning about the world and establishing his independence, he needs the nurturing and loving…
It’s okay when someone gets angry at you for doing something wrong. But what if someone is just silently holding grudges? If you think it’s hard to deal with an angry person who lashes out and throws tantrums, think again. It’s much worse if you get the silent treatment. Don’t…
Intense religious experiences are coordinated by the same brain pathways that are aroused when we fall in love, listen to music, take recreational drugs or have sex. Researchers found this evidence through the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology (FMRI). They scanned nearly 20 devout Mormon’s brains, as they…
Could people with atheist beliefs be more intelligent than religious people? Let's see what science has to say. In the last ten years, there have been several studies that suggest people with atheist beliefs and a more liberal outlook tend to score higher on IQ tests. Whilst there is data…
Despite its elusive quality, being intuitive is a very desirable and attractive skill. In fact, Steve Jobs called it “more powerful than intellect” in the business world. Intuition is hard to put your finger on, it’s mostly described as some sort of feeling, or gut instinct. At the same time,…