psychology
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What Is Dependent Personality Disorder (and Can It Ruin Your Relationship)?
There is endless advice out there on what to avoid to keep your relationship strong. You’re supposed to learn each other’s love languages; communicate openly about finances and sex; and seek counseling when necessary — and those are just some of all the things you are expected to do without risking a breakup. Relationships are work.…
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What Is a Narcissistic Collapse?
The term “narcissist” is thrown around a lot to describe any self-centered person, but narcissistic personality disorder is a real diagnosis that can be pretty serious. While we tend to frame narcissists as villains when we talk about them, it’s important to remember that someone with NPD has a mental condition, and they can face…
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The Difference Between a Fear and a Phobia
The word “phobia” is often used frequently to describe a general fear, in the same way “bipolar” gets thrown around to describe someone’s mood swing or “OCD” is used to reference someone’s dedication to cleaning. Like bipolar or obsessive-compulsive disorders, however, phobias are actually serious, diagnosable, and more intense than the frivolous use of the…
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Dopamine Dressing: How Colourful Clothing Can Help Your Gloomy Winter Mood
Dip a toe in the dopamine dressing trend this winter with something simple. Here are some suggestions we think you might enjoy.