personality
Why some people want to come back to their ex-partners: Bittersweet memories
Some people may leave after a breakup, others feel that they would rather return to their former partners after a while. Even though things didn't go so well last time, people still hope that things can be better this time around.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship break up mental healh Psychology 9 June 2023
Women don't always prefer masculine men: Psychologists explain
While men are convinced that all women date only overly masculine men, it's pretty far from reality. Psychologists claim that more and more women prefer other qualities than strength and brutality in their partners.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship love Psychology 8 June 2023
Why teenagers tend to rebel: It's a pretty normal phase
Parents know that most teenagers have a special "rebel phase" when they misbehave, overreact and make bad decisions more often than usually. While it can be pretty annoying or even disrespectful sometimes, it's often a normal phase for a person.
Kate Yakimchuk teenagers relationship parenting Psychology 8 June 2023
Why men prefer being friends with women they find attractive: Psychologists explain
While every rule has some exceptions, most men still only choose to be friends with women they find physically attractive. Their friendship may only be platonic, but the rule works more often than not.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship friendship friends Psychology 7 June 2023
Why people have low self-esteem: Things that influence our sense of self-importance
Some people can be talented, attractive, smart and funny, but with such low self-esteem that it's almost impossible to understand why. Most of these people have experienced neglect or bullying in the past, and those experiences still affect them.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem mental health Psychology 7 June 2023
Why lonely people don't seek new people in their lives: Psychologists explain
It's easy to say that lonely people should just try harder to find someone, but it's not that simple. Psychologists claim that lonely individuals have some features that make it even harder for them to meet someone new.
Kate Yakimchuk introverts relationship communication loneliness Psychology 7 June 2023
Why some people can't build long-term relationships: Psychologists explain
It's pretty normal for younger people to prefer casual dating over long-term relationships, but later in life most people choose to settle down. But wanting to settle down and being able to build strong and long-lasting relationships are two different things.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship communication Psychology 7 June 2023
Asking for help: Why do people refuse seeking help from others
Some people just can't ask for help, even when they really need it. In some cases, these people avoid getting help from their closest friends and relatives, even when they insist.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health personal boundaries trust relationship Psychology 6 June 2023
Appearance over personality: Why do people pay so much attention to looks
We are taught that personality matters more than appearance, but it doesn't always work when you meet someone for the first time. Lots of amazing people struggle finding a partner, because strangers don't give them a chance to show who they are.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship confidence appearance Psychology 6 June 2023
You should be a bit egoistic: Prioritizing yourself can help you
We all know that egoists aren't good: we are taught to prioritize others and think less about our own comfort. On the other hand, psychologists claim that being just a bit egoistic can improve your life a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk personal boundaries egoism psychologist tips Psychology 5 June 2023
It's harder to choose from multiple options: Why our brain freezes when we need to decide
It is not always easy to choose between two options, but it is often even more difficult to choose between the many options available. People often have to make difficult choices in life, and sometimes their fear of making a mistake can be paralyzing.
Kate Yakimchuk choosing psychologist tips Psychology 5 June 2023
Withstanding manipulations: Learn to protect your boundaries
Manipulators tend to be dangerous, because they make people do things they don't want and affect their beliefs. It's not always easy to spot a good manipulator, and it's not easy to get rid of one.
Kate Yakimchuk personal boundaries manipulation Psychology 4 June 2023
It's often better to be a Realist than an Optimist: Psychologists explain
Optimists always can see something good and stay positive, even when things go not as well as planned. On the other hand, realists are more down-to-earth, with realistic expectations and stable mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk psychologist tips optimism Psychology 4 June 2023
Why people dislike boasters: Psychologists explain
Our society teaches us to be proud of our success and talents, but it also teaches us to stay humble about it. Most people also dislike communicating with boasters, because they find them annoying instead of inspiring.
Kate Yakimchuk boasting personal boundaries Psychology 3 June 2023
Why people believe manipulators: Undeserved trust
Manipulators tend to be one of the most dangerous types of people. Even when their intentions are good, they can affect your thoughts and will to make you do what they want.
Kate Yakimchuk manipulation personal boundaries Psychology 3 June 2023
Some people can't handle rejection: Let's find out, why
Most of us don't want to hear "no", but some people tend to overreact. Rejection can be hard to handle, but what are the reasons for it?
Kate Yakimchuk rejection character Psychology 2 June 2023
Bad decisions: Why do people make poor choices
We all try doing our best while making decisions, but sometimes it goes awfully wrong. While everyone tries to keep their best interests in mind, you still can fail.
Kate Yakimchuk mistakes character Psychology 2 June 2023
You should say "no" more often: Save your mental health
People often agree to anything just to please people around them, even when they don't actually want to do something. We all want to be liked by others, but sometimes you just need to learn how to say "no".
Kate Yakimchuk mental health personal boundaries Psychology 1 June 2023
Introverts make better friends: Psychologists explain
Introverts are often quieter, they often don't initiate conversations or seem to be excited around of many new people. At the same time, they can become amazing friends who truly value their close people.
Kate Yakimchuk introverts friendship friends Psychology 1 June 2023
Improving your character: Tips on how to become a better person
Psychologists claim that we can't change who we are, but we can improve ourselves. To become a better person, you need to work on your flaws and become more self-aware.
Kate Yakimchuk character personal boundaries Psychology 31 May 2023