Relationships are the pillar of human behaviour. Find out how to create the healthiest and happiest bonds. Learn how to effectively manage difficulties with your partner or family. Improve your quality of life today with all these details about social psychology, family psychology, or approaches based in couple therapy.
If you’re no longer on speaking terms with a family member, no doubt there are reasons to justify your decision. That kind of decision isn’t taken lightly and it can take you on a difficult path. The reasons for cutting…
Learning hubs for social skills are the necessary tools to relate to others and feel a part of something. Through learning, you can turn those innate skills to practical skills. Humans integrate cultures through imitation. For example, that’s how you…
Do you know how to differentiate between love and friendship? Although the differences between these two things might seem obvious, the truth is that it’s quite hard to differentiate between them. Many people think that you can have a friendship…
During a conversation with someone, you’ve probably had to compete for their attention with a technological device and lost. Maybe the person in front of you diverted their attention to their latest “urgent” notifications. They’ve probably even interrupted your conversation…
Nowadays, parents have a hard time finding good ways to educate their children, which makes them feel lost and apathetic. That’s how Jaime Barylko describes it in his book Fear for Children. In fact, according to this author, some parents who are…
The word “dyad” in the theory of dyadic formation refers to groups of two people, such as relationships between partners, lovers, close friends, siblings, etc. The term was coined by German sociologist Georg Simmel, who studied the dynamics of small…
If a difficult student intentionally challenges your authority, you might not know how to react. You might lose control and start making unsuitable gestures, which can trigger bullying and mockery in other students and leave you unable to diffuse the…
Trying to live up to other people’s expectations can mean compromising who you really are and what you want to do with your life. Other people’s expectations affect you in different ways, depending on what stage of your life you’re…
A separation or divorce can impact all family members depending on the circumstances. In many cases, it mainly affects the children. Manipulation and lack of respect are the main temptations that no couple should ever resort to. In fact, it’s…
The horn effect is when you judge a person and attribute negative qualities to them based on one known quality. For example, people tend to think that overweight people are lazy. This effect is closely related to the halo effect,…
Attachment is a survival mechanism. Some authors even refer to this affectional bond as our “psychological immune system.” Although many theories define and explain attachment, the most important and referential one is John Bowlby’s. According to this psychiatrist and psychoanalyst,…
Helping others is considered a great thing. If you’re altruistic, you love improving other people’s lives. Society tries to reward these kinds of people. Nevertheless, is it always a good idea to help others? According to the messiah complex, it…
Unexpected situations can have unpleasant consequences that affect us deeply. This is why most people want to have control over what happens to them because humans feel more comfortable when they’re in charge. However, unexpected events are part of life,…
Conflicting viewpoints, habits, behaviors, and routines can affect a couple. Over time, your relationship can end up in a crisis. If you’re in the middle of a relationship crisis, you need to learn some strategies to deal with it. Knowing…
The world needs more compassion. However, most people limit themselves to feeling pity for the poor, for migrants, and for the most marginalized members of society. Pity is a passive emotion and doesn’t require any action. Compassion, on the other…
The most common symptoms of bipolar disorder are sustained, quick, and drastic changes in someone’s mood. These fluctuations considerably affect an affected person’s ability to adapt. In this regard, bipolar disorder and relationships is a complicated combination. The typical bipolar…
Emotional relationships, including family bonds, friendships, and romantic relationships, are very important. They’re all based on love, but what does love really involve? How important is commitment in relationships? Passion, trust, and commitment are three very important aspects of any…
Some people fill your heart with the purest joy. They’re people who try to make your life less complicated and always think about your well-being. They’re what we call positive people, who simply make our lives better. These people are…
People commonly drop hints instead of saying what they really think. However, dropping hints on your partner, family, or friends on a daily basis can lead to tension. Because those who say one thing and deep down mean the opposite distort…
Without a doubt, siblings play a significant role in our lives and development. Throughout history, there have been many stories, legends, and tales about sibling relationships. As an example, we have Isis and Osiris’ love story and the sibling relationship…
