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Covert Narcissism: Signs
A covert narcissist is someone who appears shy, sensitive, and withdrawn. Nevertheless, on the inside, they are actually vain, self-centered, and manipulative.
Diana Dashkevich narcissism disorders mental health fun facts Psychology 17 January 2024
Learn more about nature: Social parrots – it's evolutionary beneficial
When talking about different adaptations animals have, you can't help but mention social skills of some animals. For example, parrots are extremely social birds, and it can be easily explained by evolution.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots animal adaptation social skills evolution Animals 17 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Be initiative, not clingy
When talking to someone you like, you probably want to be more initiative, so your communication won't stop – but how to do that? Lots of people are afraid of being proactive, because they don't want to be seen as clingy, needy, or desperate.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem social skills relationship tips Psychology 14 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Signs of resentment
If you feel like someone you know might be offended by something, then it's always better to talk about it – but what if you can't? In most cases, there are some signs of resentment that you should be looking for to understand what the person feels.
Kate Yakimchuk resentment social skills social signals behavior Psychology 13 January 2024
Pet owner's tips: How having a cat can affect your mental health
People have pets for various reasons – they love animals, they don't want to feel lonely, and they also love to take care of someone. Meanwhile, having a pet cat can be quite beneficial for your mental health as well.
Kate Yakimchuk kittens cats pets facts mental health Animals 11 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Mixed signals in relationships
It's relatively easy to build strong relationships with someone who can clearly communicate their needs and preferences, but what if they can't? Sometimes our partners (or potential partners) give us mixed signals, which can lead to cognitive dissonance.
Kate Yakimchuk mixed signals relationship in love partner Psychology 7 January 2024
Expert Explanation: What is Trust in Relationships
Trust is an internal feeling expressed in the fact that a person can identify the interests of another person with his own. In other words, if I trust someone, I can rely on him as on myself.
Diana Dashkevich trust relationship fun facts Psychology 6 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: How to stay in touch with those who live far away
Even the closest friends can sometimes move far away – but it doesn't mean that you have to stop being friends with them. While it's generally harder to be friends with people who are far away from you, it's still possible, so you should work on it.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship long distance in touch friends Psychology 6 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: Ghosting explained
Have you ever started talking to someone just to notice that they slowly disappear and lose interest? In many cases, it's called ghosting – a person simply disappears like a ghost, leaving your questions unanswered.
Kate Yakimchuk ghosting relationship love partners self-esteem Psychology 6 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Killing loneliness
If you are single, or simply lack friends, then you might feel pretty lonely sometimes - it happens to many people. It might be emotionally draining to experience it constantly, so you should do something about it.
Kate Yakimchuk loneliness living room relationship tips Psychology 3 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Good parenting – understand these things about your child
Generation gap is real, so lots of parents don't actually understand their kids. While sometimes it's just because teens are full of hormones and rebellious thoughts, it's often just miscommunication.
Kate Yakimchuk parenting tips child development relationship children Psychology 2 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Holidays can be rough – prevent family fights
If you gather with relatives only once or twice a year, then holidays can be rough – especially if you don't get along with your family. There are many movies that show family fights during holidays, and if you want to prevent it, then you have to know some tricks.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship family mental health family issues Psychology 30 December 2023
Psychologist's insights: Why people feel lonelier in winter
Loneliness is like a disease - and some people have to live with it all the time, regardless of how many friends they have. Meanwhile, in winter, lots of people feel even lonelier - but why?
Kate Yakimchuk living alone loneliness relationship mental health Psychology 30 December 2023
Good to Know: What is Passive Aggression and What to Do About It
Passive aggression is an attempt to express negative emotions without talking about them openly. This is a pattern of behavior in which a person shows anger indirectly - for example, by loudly slamming a door, using veiled insults or deliberate neglect.
Diana Dashkevich mental health emotions psychologist tips Psychology 29 December 2023
Interesting Facts: How People Express Their Love - You Didn't Know About It
There are many love languages, and there are seven main ways in which a man and a woman express and perceive love - touch, emotional expression of feelings, words of encouragement, care, gifts, time and service.
Diana Dashkevich love relationship fun facts mental health Psychology 27 December 2023
Social, But Not Annoying: Psychologist's Tips
Good social skills can help you a lot in life - both in terms of professional growth and basic communication with peers and friends. If you're not really social, then you can develop these skills, but it's important to find a good balance between being social and annoying.
Kate Yakimchuk social status social skills friendship relationship Psychology 24 December 2023
Things You Do That Repel The Others: Psychologist's Tips
Not only your appearance, but also your behavior and even small gestures can repel others. If you feel like something keeps pulling people away from you, then you might be making some mistakes.
Kate Yakimchuk personality tips relationship psychologist tips Psychology 24 December 2023
Losing Empathy After Trauma: Psychologist's Insights
While some people might develop strong empathy after experiencing something bad, others might lose it partially or completely. While it doesn't happen to everyone, it's quite possible, and people might not even realize that it happens to them.
Kate Yakimchuk empathy trauma psychologist tips mental health Psychology 24 December 2023
Why Wild Animals Usually Avoid Humans: Learn More About Wildlife
Wild animals are often portrayed as dangerous and vicious creatures who always hunt people, but it's not always the case. In fact, many animals avoid humans, because they prefer not to deal with people at all.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals nature humans animal facts Animals 22 December 2023
When Wild Animals Seek Human Help: Nature Is Amazing
In most cases, wild animals stay away from people - it's their instincts telling them that people can be dangerous. Meanwhile, there are still situations when wild animals might seek human help when they or their friends are in danger.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals nature wildlife animal facts Animals 21 December 2023