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A new discovery: Social media – how our reposts shape people's opinions about us
We often like and share posts online without actually thinking whether these things actually represent us correctly or not. New research reveals that people can form inaccurate impressions about us based on our social media posts, marking the first study to explore perceptions of personalities through online posts.
Kate Yakimchuk research social media self-perception personality Psychology 29 January 2024
A new discovery: Personality traits matter – researching the sense of belonging
A team of scientists discovered that people who are more social, friendly, or less anxious are more likely to feel like they belong at school. Earlier research also suggested that your personality traits are linked to how much you feel like you belong.
Kate Yakimchuk research college social bonds communication Psychology 28 January 2024
A new discovery: Be kind to yourself – it will benefit your relationship
Being kind to yourself in a romantic relationship can make couples happier, according to a new study. The research involved 209 heterosexual couples, and it showed that men, in particular, benefit when their partner is self-compassionate.
Kate Yakimchuk research self-love self-compassion love Psychology 26 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 communication self-esteem social skills tips Psychology 14 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: The hidden signs of sympathy
People can sometimes hide their sympathy for many reasons – they are afraid to look too clingy, they feel shy, or simply not sure whether their sympathy is appropriate. While some people can hide their true feelings really well, others can show some unobvious signs whether they want it or not.
Kate Yakimchuk sympathy in love signs social skills Psychology 8 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 in love communication 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 communication fun facts Psychology 6 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Detecting fake friendships
Not everyone who claims to be our friend is actually our friend – but sometimes it takes us too long to recognize it. While some people can hide their true intentions well, there are usually hints that can help you understand what they actually mean.
Kate Yakimchuk fake friends friendship self care tips 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 love partners self-esteem communication Psychology 6 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: The mechanism of falling in love
While it might seem silly to some people, falling in love can actually impact your whole body a lot. From your hormones to other body processes, this feeling can change your life a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk in love feelings romantic self-esteem Psychology 4 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 tips communication Psychology 3 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Falling out of love with someone is possible – just use these tips
Some people don't even notice how quickly they can fall in love, and understand it when it's too late. If that's your case, but you aren't particularly happy about it, then you should do something with your feelings.
Kate Yakimchuk love partners lovesick romantic in love 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 communication children Psychology 2 January 2024
A new experiment: Saying no to invitations – it's easier than you might think
Have you ever experienced the inconvenience of saying "no" to an invitation, or being pressed to say "yes" when you didn't want to go? If yes, then you're not alone - lots of people face the same problem regularly, especially during holidays.
Kate Yakimchuk research invitation self care social skills Psychology 31 December 2023
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 family communication 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 mental health communication Psychology 30 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 communication 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 communication social status social skills friendship 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 communication tips psychologist tips Psychology 24 December 2023
Partner Preferences Change With Age: A New Study
A team of researchers conducted an extensive global study on single women, exploring the nuanced relationships between age and partner preferences. The study, encompassing over 20,000 women aged 18 to 68 from almost 150 countries, revealed that the majority of partner preferences exhibited minimal variation across various age groups.
Kate Yakimchuk research preferences love partners priority Psychology 20 December 2023