This post is about psychological causes that can cause people to fall out, including friendships and relationships. Why Friendships & Relationships End? Friendships and relationships rarely end due to a single event; more often, they erode from accumulated psychological patterns and unmet needs. Research in relationship psychology, including work by John Gottman and attachment theorists,…
What are the good and bad aspects of popularity, and when is popularity seeking shallow, and perhaps damaging? Analysis of Popularity Humans are social animals (most anyway), and popularity (or social status) has been a survival tool since modern humans have existed, so at least a couple of hundred thousand years. In tribal groups, high-status…
What is psychological defensiveness, and why do some people develop a defensive personality? Including ideas on how to overcome it. What is defensiveness? Defensiveness is an ego defence. When someone feels their competence, worth, or identity is under attack (even subtly), defensiveness kicks in to shield their self-image. This is rooted in a basic human…
Can a person’s mind be too fast for their mouth or speech? The quick answer is, yes. It’s known as thought-mouth lag, brain speech delay, or speech-planning bottleneck. On average, someone’s brain can generate ideas at around 300–800 words per minute. However, the mouth is capped at 120–150 words per minute. When the mind sprints…
This is my personal theory about improving someone’s behaviour and mental health. Including: increasing their positive emotions, which in turn makes them more social, and generally psychologically healthier. If you make someone more comfortable, it will increase their levels of positive emotion, and their behaviour will change based on this increased positive emotion. If you…
What is the difference between a nerd, a geek, and a normie (normal person)? We are looking into their interests and general characteristics. Nerd Definition A nerd is a term often used to describe a person who is deeply passionate about intellectual, academic, or technical subjects, such as science, technology, mathematics, comics, video games, or…
What is critical thinking, and why is it so important when it comes to fighting indoctrination? Plus, looking into the importance of critical thinking when it comes to the advancement of the human race? After reading and writing, I personally think that critical thinking is the most important thing that should be taught in schools,…
What are the personality characteristics or traits of the otrovert, and how does it differ from an introvert or extrovert? The term “otrovert” is a relatively new concept introduced by psychiatrist Dr. Rami Kaminski to describe a personality type distinct from the traditional categories of introvert, extrovert, and ambivert. It derives from the Spanish word…
What are some of the psychological reasons why some individuals develop a general dislike or distrust of people? A general dislike for people, sometimes called misanthropy, can stem from various psychological causes. These often intertwine with personal experiences, cognitive patterns, and emotional responses. Here are the main factors, based on psychological research and understandings. Negative…
What is the meaning and definition of contempt, how it develops, what causes it, and how to overcome it? What is Contempt & Definition? Contempt is a complex emotion involving disdain, scorn, or perhaps a sense of superiority toward someone or something perceived as inferior, unworthy, or morally reprehensible. It often combines elements of anger…