Masochism is a way of abusing yourself for whatever reason you think you deserve. The emotional masochist isn’t so different. According to most definitions, masochism is seeking pleasure from pain. There are various types of masochist behaviors, including conducting pain in order to become more spiritual. What is an emotional…
If you’ve done something wrong, it is natural to apologise. But, whilst some people find it hard to say sorry, others get into the habit of saying sorry too much. It’s easy to make assumptions about people who never say sorry when they are wrong. We assume they are arrogant,…
There was once a time where people gave their views. Those were the intellectuals, the people with proven credentials who had specific knowledge on a subject. Now it seems that everyone’s opinion is valid. So has this given rise to the pseudo-intellectual and how are they different from smart people?…
Unfortunately, there are all types of parental abuse. As in any kind of relationship, a child can be physically, psychologically, or sexually abused. But being raised by gaslighting parents can lead to all kinds of issues, both during childhood and well into your adult years. So what exactly is gaslighting…
The Martyr complex, although a much less dramatic expression than in historical times, is still at use today in people we love, and sometimes even ourselves. There is a commonality between the martyr complex and the victim complex, although they are slightly different. The martyr feels victimized and also strives…
It’s not the easiest task when you have to handle annoying personalities in your everyday life. However, psychology teaches us how to deal with difficult people. Let’s face it, you cannot escape difficult people. They are everywhere, and they’re complaining about almost everything. If they’re not complaining, then they are…
Learning how not to be boring takes practice. I bet you never realized that falling into a rut makes you seem uninteresting to others. Do you feel like a boring person? If you do, then take a minute to do a little self-analyzation. What you think is boring might not…
How do you view the world? What influences your decisions? Are you a logical person or more intuitive? Do you prefer a set routine or are you spontaneous and flexible? People tend to fall into one of two personality types: Judging vs Perceiving, but why is this important? Knowing the…
