Exploring the Puella Archetype: A Perspective from Jungian Psychology We often hear the advice: follow your passions and live according to your values. But what if you’ve lost your way? What if life feels meaningless? Examining t…
Narcissists' negative traits, including arrogance, superiority, and lack of empathy, are becoming more widely recognized. They are often charming initially, but their toxic behaviors quickly emerge. So, what is it like to b…
When it comes to mental health, it's not the amount of time we spend on social media that matters, but how we use it. The idea that social media is harmful to teens' mental health is well known. There is growing research …
In the media, narcissism is often portrayed by extreme personalities belittling others, power hungry behavior, and aggressive individuals. Seen this way, who would ever think there's a healthy side to what we usually view as …
My desire to know what was wrong was exactly that: 'my' desire. What my child really needed was space. One evening, my child came home clearly upset his energy tense, his silence heavy. Trying to keep my own worry in chec…
There are two types of happiness, but only one leads to lasting joy. Most of us get stuck in the first type and miss out on the second, which leaves us with lower levels of well being. The good news? You can change that. Short Te…
Similar to families with alcohol addiction, a narcissistic family assigns specific roles to its members, functioning like a cast in a play. The narcissist takes charge, and to keep control and make this unhealthy system function,…
A narcissist’s primary four needs can clash with yours, especially if you possess emotional intelligence (EI). A narcissist typically has very different priorities compared to a truly emotionally intelligent individual. This diff…
When asked why people choose to stay in toxic relationships, those under the control of a narcissist might say, "It's harder to leave." This well-known truth for victims of narcissists is that leaving often comes wi…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) has been identified as a significant issue due to the harm it causes to others. NPD isn’t uncommon (7.7% of men, 4.8% of women) and, given the ways narcissists approach others "romanti…
A recent study reveals that genuine laughter can lead to significant health benefits. You know the feeling (hopefully!): Something amusing happens a movie scene, a joke, or maybe someone nearby takes a funny tumble and you burst …
When it comes to understanding infidelity, the reasons behind men's unfaithfulness have been widely researched. Both scholars and the public are well aware of the possible explanations for why men cheat from psychological, ev…