A few weeks ago, I caught up my friend when the conversation turned to the subject of “performative male” memes which had flooded our deadlines. We did the required jokes (“performative male competition in my room, stat!” Etc.) before laughing and shaking your head. Call men who drink matcha and paint their “performative” nails had…
Passive-aggressive people rarely tell you exactly what bothers them. Instead, their frustration slips in a subtle way: a side joke, a heavy sigh, an unusually lively text-which can let you ask you, are they secretly upset, or am I just too thoughtful? In some cases, clear communication maintenance can be intentional – a way to…
While mascara and lipstick are not negotiable for many, the true power of blushing – with its lifting effect – often goes unnoticed. But how can you apply the eyeshadow so that it can do more than adding color to the complexion? Correctly placed, the eyeshadow can open the eyes, remove the signs of fatigue…
“You must either be impeccable or you are a failure,” explains Martinez. “There is no understanding area or gray.” Not only is this thought, everything or nothing is inaccurate, but it also does not leave room for nuance, self-compassion or growth. (And really, how could someone be confident when their brain feeds them such ruthless…
As intense as erotic transfer may appear, the reason why it is quite common is simple: during sessions, “the customer often feels heard, neat and accepted,” explains Larkin. “It is therefore easy to confuse these professional and relational feelings for romantic love.” But that does not mean that your connection is really romantic – or…
The word “conflict” generally recalls high voices or clumsy tensions – objects from most people – especially people in conflict – would rather avoid. But learning to manage conflicts (in a thoughtful way, it is) could be one of the most powerful skills that you can develop – not only for your relationships but for…
Some characteristic panels that you could cope with this type of toxic contrari include: 1. They interrupt your happy moments You are halfway through an exciting story on a first meeting well or a promotion long awaited at work, when all of a sudden, they move with a boost: “Well, isn’t that only the first…
“You can absolutely be a socially anxious extrovert,” explains Ellen Hendriksen, PHD, psychologist at the center of anxiety and related disorders from the University of Boston and author of How to be yourself: calm your inner criticism and go beyond social anxiety. In these cases, however, this interior turmoil is rooted in a rodent doubt…
You are very happy in your relationship. Everything seems to be fine, you send SMS every day and you come together several times a week. Then there are fewer messages and something continues to go up. But your partner continues to act as if everything was fine. Suddenly, unexpectedly, it’s over: they left faster than…
Conceptually, the ICK may seem silly – even in a way nasty – but the experts say that there could be more than what does not meet the eye
