Hanan Parvez 
Pleasing others is natural and normal human behavior. It’s how people add value to others they’re in a relationship with. Being aware of other people’s wants and needs and pleasing them by meeting those is conducive to healthy relationships. This is altruism, which is highly praised by society because it benefits society as a whole.
Moods are generally low-intensity, long-lasting internal states that are apparently not tied to a clear cause. They’re typically not intense enough to motivate a person to take action. In contrast, emotions tend to be high-intensity, short-duration states that often have a clear
In Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), a person shows repeated outbursts of aggressive behavior that are disproportionate to the situation. While normal people show aggressive behaviors once in a while, those with IED show a frequent pattern of verbal and physical aggression.
Getting cheated on can be a painful and traumatic experience. It is costly for the one who got cheated on. If your boyfriend or husband cheats, they’re likely to leave you for their affair partner, leaving your future reproductive success in danger. Getting cheated on can also be a major blow to your sense of
Psychologist Erik Erikson discussed the stages of psychosocial development that each person goes through. At each stage, specific needs must be met. If those needs aren’t met, a person gets psychologically ‘stuck’ or arrested in that stage. According to Erikson, unresolved developmental tasks leave a life-long residue of emotional immaturity. As a result, many people’s
Criticism is a massive deal for humans. We have a strong desire for approval and acceptance from others- to belong to our tribe. For most of our evolutionary history, living in close-knit tribes increased the odds of survival. The more valuable you are to your tribe, the more acceptance, status, and approval you get. The
Survival is a top priority for the brain. You feel physiological and psychological stress when you encounter a survival-threatening or traumatic situation. When you’ve dealt with the threat, the stress fades, and you return to psychological and psychological balance. However, when a stressful event is high-impact or low-impact but continuous, it’s hard for the mind
Most people don’t give much thought to their actions and decisions and then wonder why they ended up where they did. Choosing a long-term partner is a high-stakes decision that should be given a lot of thought. Yet, people prefer to go purely by their heart in matters of the heart. Of course, feelings are
In attachment theory, the anxious and avoidant attachment styles are two insecure attachment styles. Individuals with these styles often exhibit insecure behaviors in romantic relationships, which can lead to friction or even dissolution. Before we delve into the anxious-avoidant relationship dynamics, let’s first understand the two attachment styles. To be specific, in this article, I’ll
What is hyperphantasia? Hyperphantasia (Hyper = over; Phantasia = power of imagination) is when a person has a vivid and powerful imagination. Seeing things with their mind’s eye is precise and detailed, as if they’re seeing it in reality. In other words, they’re capable of vivid imagery. Imagery means experiencing the sensory properties of things