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4 common gaslighting phrases and what to say instead
Avoid these 4 common gaslighting phrases, like 'you're too sensitive,' that a psychologist says unintentionally invalidate feelings. Learn what to say instead.
Venting does not calm you down, but rethinking the situation does
Lowering arousal, not venting, is key to anger management New research from Ohio State University, published in Clinical Psychology Review,…
Manipulative phrases people use to control conversations
11 common phrases that are subtly manipulative, often used to control or guilt others. Examples include “Don’t you trust me?”…
Intelligent people prefer dark humor
The study titled “Cognitive and emotional demands of black humour processing: the role of intelligence, aggressiveness, and mood” was published…
How to make a manipulator reveal themselves without confrontation
Manipulators thrive on control and subtle tactics to influence others. Effective ways to catch them off guard include setting clear…
Small habits that put people off without you realizing it
Certain subtle behaviors can cause individuals to unknowingly give off negative vibes. These include frequent complaining, closed body language, interrupting…
AI accurately predicts narcissism from LinkedIn profiles
Predicting narcissism and intelligence from LinkedIn profiles using machine learning Machine learning algorithms can accurately predict narcissism and intelligence from…
Eight everyday habits that quietly reveal poor social intelligence
Social intelligence is the skill set that lets us read other people’s feelings, respect unspoken rules and adapt our behaviour…
Psychological abuse leaves real trauma effects
Psychological abuse and coercive control are linked to PTSD, depression, and measurable trauma-related brain changes. The evidence is strong, but it does not show identical or permanent damage in every survivor.