Why Schopenhauer’s “last resort” ruins thinking and how to debate without it. When conversations get tense, the easiest move is also the worst one: drop the issue and go after the person. The Latin...
Psychology > Dark traits
The darker aspects of human psychology and toxic behaviors. It focuses on traits and attitudes that harm others or undermine personal growth. The goal is to understand these patterns to recognize, avoid, and overcome them, both in others and within ourselves.
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Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of the most complicated mental...
Saying “Sorry you feel that way” is a gaslighting tactic that hurts
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that makes a person doubt their own experience and judgment. One common way it shows up is the non-apology: a statement such as “I’m sorry you feel that...
Kind-hearted people often end up with narcissists and here is how to break the pattern
Why do some people seem to act like magnets for narcissistic partners or friends? Relationship writer Catherine Winter highlights eight overlapping reasons: Some people offer abundant praise or...
Understanding emotional overreactions as echoes of past trauma improves adult communication
Emotional reactions in adult relationships can be disproportionate because they are linked to unresolved childhood trauma rather than the current interaction. Recognizing that intense responses may...
A clear sense of purpose helps your personality grow at any age
Many people believe that personality is set early in life. A growing line of research suggests otherwise. New evidence shows that building a clear sense of purpose can gently shift key traits over...
4 common gaslighting phrases and what to say instead
When a conversation becomes tense, it is easy to fall back on defensive phrases without realizing the harm they cause. People can sometimes use common expressions that subtly dismiss another...
Trauma recovery
Nate Postlethwait presents himself as a writer sharing his thought on trauma recovery. Some of his thoughts: https://twitter.com/nate_postlethwt/status/1834066407052521822...
Venting does not reduce anger, but cognitive reappraisal does
Lowering arousal, not venting, is key to anger management New research from Ohio State University, published in Clinical Psychology Review, reveals that venting anger is not an effective way to...
Manipulative phrases people use to control conversations
11 common phrases that are subtly manipulative, often used to control or guilt others. Examples include "Don't you trust me?" to evoke guilt, and "You're too sensitive," which dismisses valid...
Intelligent people prefer dark humor
The study titled "Cognitive and emotional demands of black humour processing: the role of intelligence, aggressiveness, and mood" was published in the journal Cognitive Processing in 2017. The...
Effective tactics to expose a manipulator
Manipulators thrive on control and subtle tactics to influence others. Effective ways to catch them off guard include setting clear boundaries, calling out their behavior calmly, and staying...
Subtle behaviors that unintentionally emit negative vibes
Certain subtle behaviors can cause individuals to unknowingly give off negative vibes. These include frequent complaining, closed body language, interrupting others during conversations, and...
AI accurately predicts narcissism from LinkedIn profiles
Predicting narcissism and intelligence from LinkedIn profiles using machine learning Machine learning algorithms can accurately predict narcissism and intelligence from LinkedIn profiles by...
Eight everyday habits that quietly reveal poor social intelligence
Social intelligence is the skill set that lets us read other people’s feelings, respect unspoken rules and adapt our behaviour smoothly. When that skill set is weak, it tends to leak out through...