Narcissistic Behavior and the Lost Art of Conversation
Narcissistic people are usually waiting for their turn to make themselves the subject of conversation and have little real interest in other people.
Grief and the Attitude of Gratitude
The ability to feel profound grief and deep gratitude are the hallmarks of mental health.
Psychological Damage and Emotional Transformation
This article discusses the kind of psychological growth that’s actually possible, instead of the idealized fantasies of the people we might become.
Love Junkies and Other Addicts
Addicts often have stronger relationships with their drugs than with their significant others, but that is often a cause rather than an effect — the reverse of the way we usually think about it.
Celebrities — Why We Love and Hate Them
We admire and envy celebrities because they supposedly lead the perfect, pain-free life we want for ourselves.
What We Mean When We Use the Word ‘Love’
We use the word “love” to describe a number of different emotional experiences. A closer look at those uses can shed light on the varieties of love and how much actual regard they entail for a separate person.