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Find out how to identify and confront projection and stop abuse. Source: Prazis-Images-AdobeStock_173778047 Projection is a defense mechanism commonly used by abusers, including people with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder and addicts. Basically, they’re saying, “It’s not me, it’s you!” When we project, we are defending ourselves against unconscious impulses or traits, either positive or negative, that we’ve denied in ourselves. Instead, we […]

  This time of the year brings a lot of changes to the usual day-to-day life of hundreds of millions of people: The weather is colder, trees are naked, snowy days become plentiful and friendly critters are less visible around the neighborhood. Especially in the Western Hemisphere, this time of the year is also linked

How to give and get respect in negotiations   KEY POINTS Respect—giving and getting—is an important factor in negotiations and produces best outcomes. Too often children and the elderly are not accorded the respect they deserve. Seeing negotiation as competition limits possibilities for good outcomes. Source: Ilyasick/Pexels Respect is an important element of negotiation. It’s

Can money buy love? Research reveals the gifts that are priceless   Key points Some inexpensive material gifts are emotionally priceless. Gifts are viewed as more receiver-supportive than conversation. Sentimental, simple tokens of affection are gifts that keep on giving. Sure, we all know that love is not for sale, and that the most valuable

The role of respect and reciprocation in evaluating appropriate attention. Capturing the attention of a potential romantic partner requires intentional strategies of pursuit. Presumptuous romantic intentions predict behavior. Receptiveness of bold romantic behavior depends on target responsiveness and reciprocation. Source: Image by Alice Bitencourt from Pixabay Your first date from Friday night shows up at