empathy
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How to Know If You’re the Toxic One in Your Relationship
When you’re unhappy in your relationship, it’s easy to point the finger at your partner. But what if you’re the one who’s toxic?
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Put the Notebook On: Crying While Watching Movies Might Be a Sign of Your Emotional Strength
You have probably found yourself weeping quietly, or even suddenly sobbing uncontrollably, while watching a movie. Common culprits include Marley and Me, The Color Purple, Schindler’s List and The Lion King. You may have tried to blubber discretely so your dry-eyed companions didn’t think you were a sook (and no doubt you had a sneaky…
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The Psychology Behind Our Love for Sad Songs and Adele
Adele’s new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, Easy On Me. This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably agree it is a sad song. It isn’t obvious that we should like sad music. Sadness is usually a feeling we…
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Recognise a Cry for Help That Doesn’t Sound Like One
Not everyone who needs help will ask for it, and not everyone who asks for help will do it in the same way. Sometimes, what we know as a “cry for help,” won’t exactly seem like it’s coming from a point of desperation. This is why it helps to know the ways in which someone…