Nail-biting typically begins in childhood. Many people who had this habit as kids eventually outgrow it, but for some, it becomes a lifelong habit that can be extremely difficult to quit. Most of us grew up thinking that biting…
Unfortunately, not all people can call their childhood cloudless. Some of them had problems with their families, others — with their peers or with money. And even if their parents’ financial difficulties were short-lived,…
The butterfly effect is a term meaning that small actions in one sphere can lead to much bigger consequences in the same or another sphere. For example, a tiny tornado formed by small perturbations in one place can lead…
There is an opinion that says single people feel loneliness more intensely before the holidays. But is this feeling really that bad? We might be able to learn about our own needs and desires and accomplish…
Double standards mean applying the same rule or situation differently to one group of people than to another. Perhaps the most wide-spread double standards can be seen in gender-related matters but are also there in every other…
Apologizing can be hard. For some people saying “I’m sorry” can be just as unbearable as a splitting headache. But even those of us who manage to pluck up their courage and apologize can do it insincerely. It turns out, fake…
Arguing with your loved ones can be a totally normal and healthy thing. You’re expressing your thoughts and feelings, and it can help you reach a decision that works for both of you. However, it`s…
Lying to your kids when they’re young can not only create problems for the future but also affect them in the present. If your children realize they’re being lied to, like for example, when…
The difference between men and women does exist but it’s not as big as it’s believed to be. And, of course, these differences are no reason to say that one of the sexes is better than the other.…
Shy people can be introverts or extroverts, but no matter what they are, they tend to be misunderstood as arrogant. They’re especially likely to be judged negatively if they’re also attractive, says Bernie Carducci, a psychologist at Indiana University. We at Bright Side…
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