No one is innocent. – Ronnie Biggs In language that mirrors dialogue from The Walking Dead, we decry the destructive rise of narcissism. We write self-help books on how to identify, avoid, manage and escape the narcissists among us. We refine our diagnostic standards for narcissism and we study our navel-gazing young people. We re-diagnose past dictators, mass murderers […]
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Are you craving commitment or a causal relationship? Here are some clues. Key points There are significant distinctions between the different emotions that accompany romantic attraction. Love prompts feelings of attachment and motivation for relational commitment. Sexual desire seeks opportunities for sexual activity, without long-term perspective. Context counts: There are practical ways to distinguish
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Little decisions can feel stressful too Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock Almost every morning I face the same dilemmas. Whether I should wake up my wife with a kiss or let her sleep longer. Should I get out of bed or just press the snooze button? And that is even before I have had my first cup of
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How behavioral traits can predict behavior. THE BASICS What Is Self-Control? Find counselling to help with self-control KEY POINTS Impulsivity is a multidimensional construct, including factors such as the inability to tolerate delay. Impulsivity involves a predisposition to act without considering the consequences. Some individuals uniquely struggle with appropriate self-control within the sexual domain. Source:
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“I mourn the idea of a close family, but I did this for my own sanity.” Family members may choose no contact due to abuse, neglect, mental illness, or drug and alcohol use. When choosing no contact, it may be necessary to take certain measures for protection. Relatives may press a child to leave
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