According to Verywell Mind, gaslighting is one of the most manipulative behaviors in the book, aimed at making you feel crazy for having feelings, feel bad for calling the person out on their bad behavior, or doubt your own ability to remember things properly. It’s total BS, and the next time you realize someone is…
If you’ve ever met someone who was horrible at talking about the weather and great at opining about the universe, then you probably met a deep thinker. Let’s get into the traits that typically define these contemplative souls. 1. Insatiable curiosity These people have an endless appetite for knowledge. They’re not satisfied with surface-level information…
Ever wish you could have the ability to charm the pants off of everyone you meet? It’s not about being the loudest in the room or having the most impressive job title. Often, it’s the subtle behaviors that make someone instantly appealing. Let’s talk about the behaviors that can help you win people over in…
We’ve all been caught in a situation where we know we’re wrong, but just can’t bring ourselves to admit it. While this isn’t exclusive to men, there are some classic phrases that seem to pop up more often when guys are backing themselves into a corner. Let’s look at some of their verbal gymnastics. 1….
When we think of “high-class,” we often jump to designer clothes, fancy cars, and luxurious homes. But true class isn’t about the size of your bank account—it’s about the content of your character. Let’s talk about the qualities that reveal a high-class personality, regardless of your financial status. 1. Appreciation for simple pleasures Class isn’t…
You know those incredibly smart people who also seem to doubt themselves at every turn? It’s a puzzling combination, isn’t it? Intelligence and low self-worth don’t seem like they should go hand in hand, but surprisingly, they often do. Let’s look at some behaviors you may notice in intelligent but self-doubting individuals. 1. Imposter syndrome…
Is there any ick stronger than someone trying to pretend that they’re cleverer than they are? To understand more about those people, here are some of the more questionable and occasionally cringe-worthy habits of people who have average intelligence but try to make themselves out to be smarter than they really are. The crazy thing…
Dealing with people who consistently try to put you down can be challenging, and that’s putting it lightly. However, it’s really important to stand your ground while maintaining your composure. The next time this person tries to demean you, here are a few things you can say in response (even though what you’d really like…
It makes sense that you want to help the people you care about by alleviating their stress and anxiety and stepping in to sort out issues that seem overwhelming or insurmountable to them. However, constantly trying to fix everyone’s problems all the time is only going to lead to one thing: you feeling exhausted and…
Many people are part of our daily lives, each with distinct roles and functions to us, and each with an ability to bring peace or cause harm. Sadly, even if you’re someone who finds it easy to give people the benefit of the doubt, if you deal with any of these types of people, your…
