Although every day is a chance to start over, it can be hard to feel that way when the past seems to be holding on. However, it is important to not let your past define you for another day. Although it can be easier said than done, there are some significant steps you can take … Read more
When you have been one half of a relationship for a long period of time, you get to know your partner in a unique and intense way. Their habits and routines become a large part of your life, and it is natural to have disagreements in a long-term relationship. Disagreements can be very healthy for … Read more
You may be aware that these days, people are feeling more anxious than ever. Some blame this anxiety epidemic on overreliance on technology like smartphones and computers, which results in less face-to-face interaction with other humans. Whatever the cause, anxiety is a serious condition that features several common psychiatric disorders. But what if you experience … Read more
Some people say there is no such thing as normal. That is to say, definitions of normality differ according to time, place, culture, and other variable conditions. Psychologists define “abnormal” behavior as that which “violates a norm in society, is maladaptive, is rare given the context of the culture and environment and is causing the … Read more
Relationships can provide some of the most rewarding experiences of our life. But nowadays, as use of technology increases so too does isolation and jealousy. While functioning monogamy is completely healthy for most people, it may not be the only right answer. Below we dive into why monogamy is such an increasing challenge and how … Read more
The, “I hate you; don’t leave me,” relationship is well documented in books and movies. The 2014 French film Love Me If You Dare is a great example. In the film, Julien and Sophie take a childhood game of truth or dare to its revengeful extremes. Each feels so passionate about the other that they … Read more
For generations, people have wondered what factors pave the path of our journey through life. What many psychologists have researched is the idea of nature versus nurture. In other words, are personality traits and mental illnesses a product of our environment (nurture) or something we are inherently born with (nature)? More recently, experts have been … Read more