Just because you’re curious doesn’t mean you have the right to pry into someone else’s personal life. Some questions are just off-limits, no matter how well-intentioned you might be. If you find yourself tempted to ask any of these 18 invasive questions, bite your tongue and mind your own business. 1. “When are you going…
If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you know the world can be overwhelming. Your senses are on high alert, picking up subtleties others miss, and emotions hit you harder. While sensitivity is a beautiful gift, it comes with some less-than-pleasant side effects — like dealing with well-meaning (but often clueless) folks asking these tiresome…
Dealing with people who underestimate you can be seriously frustrating. Whether it’s a condescending coworker (which is an entire can of worms, according to Harvard Business Review), a rude relative, or a stranger being needlessly snobby, you don’t have to just sit there and take it. Here are some sharp comebacks to deploy the next…
Psychology has long grappled with the concept of morality. What makes a person “good” or “bad”? Is it nature, nurture, or some complex interplay of the two? While these questions may never find definitive answers, researchers have identified patterns of behavior that often indicate a fragile or absent moral framework, like the following. 1. The…
You know those women who seem to have it all together? You know the ones—they walk into a room and everyone sits up a little straighter. They’re not superheroes (though sometimes it seems like they could be), but they do live by a set of principles that keep them at the top of their game….
Ever wonder what your body language and unconscious quirks say about you? Spoiler – more than you’d think! If you’re on a self-improvement kick, or even just want to project a stronger image, check this out. These everyday habits are holding you back. 1. Your phone posture Constantly hunched over your phone with chin tucked…
Think you and your partner are the only ones fighting over whose turn it is to do the dishes? Even couples who are so lovey-dovey they make you want to gag have their fair share of disagreements. In fact, having arguments can actually be a sign of a healthy relationship. (No, we’re not just saying…
You know that person who’s always smiling, never says a bad word about anyone, and goes out of their way to help others? That’s just a nice person, right? Maybe—but what if that ultra-nice exterior is hiding something much darker? Let’s look into some reasons why people who appear “too nice” might be concealing deep,…
We’re all jealous of those people who seem to love themselves unconditionally. While you may think it’s a bubble bath here and a journaling session there, according to Psychology Today, it’s way more than that. People who have genuinely mastered the art of self-love don’t engage in the following things. 1. They don’t avoid self-reflection…
Ever wonder how some people seem to make friends wherever they go? They’re not just lucky, nope, these friend-making masters have cultivated specific habits that make them magnetic to potential buddies. Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle or just curious about the science of connection, these habits will give you a peek into…
