family
Family can be our support system. Or they can be part of the problem. All about the complicated, loving, and difficult relationship with us and the ones who love us.
Grieving for a Father Who Rejected Me Even in His Death
I find I can feel rejection in so many different scenarios — with friends or family members. I don’t mean to; it’s just an underlying sheet of my core. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t sit there and stew in it and sit cross-legged like a child. I take the time to talk myself through it and reknit the scene. I know where it’s born from. It always comes from my dad.
By Chantal Christie Weiss2 days ago in Psyche
The Psychology of People Who Go Silent When They’re Hurt
We’ve all experienced it at some point—someone gets hurt, and instead of arguing, explaining, or expressing their emotions, they go completely silent. No messages. No reactions. No visible anger. Just… distance.
By Shahid Zaman2 days ago in Psyche
The Know‑It‑All Partner
The secret cost of the "always right" relationship dynamic that no one talks about If you’ve ever loved a know‑it‑all partner, you already know this: the problem isn’t that they’re wrong. It’s that you stop existing as a full person around them.
By abualyaanart7 days ago in Psyche
BPD: When the Nervous System Lives at the Edge
A compassionate reflection on Borderline Personality Disorder that explores emotional intensity, unstable self-image, fear of abandonment, and the possibility of healing through understanding, support, and treatment.
By Flower InBloom10 days ago in Psyche
The Surprising Psychology Behind People Who Love Staying at Home
In a world that constantly celebrates travel, parties, social gatherings, and busy lifestyles, people who prefer staying at home are often misunderstood. Many assume they are lazy, antisocial, or missing out on life. However, psychology tells a very different story. Loving to stay at home can reveal deep aspects of personality, mental wellbeing, and emotional intelligence. Interestingly, psychologists have found that people who enjoy their own company often possess unique psychological strengths. Their preference for quiet environments is not necessarily about avoiding the world — sometimes it is about understanding themselves better. Let’s explore the surprising psychology behind people who genuinely love staying at home.
By Shahid Zaman13 days ago in Psyche
