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What psychological tricks actually do work? Well, there are a lot of sneaky tricks out there that may have been used on you. Some of these tricks are cleverly being used by teachers, psychologists, and even your friends! So… you wanna know what some are? Watch along while we spill the tea!

In order to keep your relationship strong and healthy, you have to work on it. What makes for a healthy romantic relationship differs from couple to couple. Forming a trusting and positive partnership takes effort and time. And unfortunately, it doesn't just happen overnight. For any relationship to grow strong and stay strong, you need to put in some work.

Growing up in a dysfunctional family is not always obvious. Similar to symptoms of anxiety and depression, the signs may range from mild to severe, which can go unnoticed in the everyday lives of toxic families.

Have you ever wondered about your personality type? Or maybe someone else's too? Knowing about the different personality types can do a lot to help you effectively interact, connect, and deal with all kinds of people. Behaviorist and HR specialist Patrick Bet-David developed the “STAR System” typology of personality. “STAR” stands for structure, task, action, and relationship. Here are the 4 perso...

Here is 6 signs your crush like you back. Attraction can come in all different forms. Love is love! Most of the time, we talk about romance and attraction in the context of a man and a woman. But that isn’t always the case. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a lot of research into the LGBTQ elements of attraction - at least not nearly as much as heterosexual attraction. As time goes on, we’re sure t...

Think that being shy is a disadvantage? Well, think again! Here are 9 reasons why being shy makes you great.

7 Surprising Ways Birth Order Affects Us

Mental health professionals estimate approximately 1.6% of the population meets criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD), so chances are you have at least one friend with BPD. Unfortunately, the borderline personality disorder symptoms and behaviors associated: such as manipulation, self-harm, and emotions like an intense rollercoaster--can make staying friends difficult. Since we alread...

June 1 is World Narcissistic Abuse awareness day. Unlike physical abuse, narcissistic abuse leaves emotional and psychological scars. Do you suspect that someone might be a narcissist? Perhaps, a narcissistic friend, narcissistic boyfriend or girlfriend, or even a narcissistic parent. If you suspect that you yourself or someone you know might be narcissist, here are some signs to watch out for. Th...

Loneliness is one of the most universal emotions of the human condition. But feeling lonely for a long period of time, also known as chronic loneliness, can be detrimental to your mental health. Are you wondering how to deal with loneliness? Well, in order to deal with depression and loneliness, we need to find out the root reasons why we feel lonely or even possibly depressed in the first place.

Allodoxaphobia, decidiophobia, nomophobia, catoptrophobia, and chorophobia. Want to know about some of the rarest phobias? Sometimes, fears become excessive and irrational, to the point where we can’t function normally. The intense worry and avoidance caused by these fears can interrupt day to day living, causing panic when that fear is encountered – that’s when the fear becomes a phobia. In a pre...

Most of us know something about mental disorders, like OCD or social anxiety. However, for every well-known diagnosis, there’s a handful of others (mainly coming out of 20th-century Freudian psychology) that haven’t achieved that level of notoriety. Here’s ten of the most bizarre psychological disorders ever diagnosed by a doctor. Which of these are you already familiar with?

So, what are the most annoying habits others have that ticks you off? Whether you like it or not, there are also things that you do that make people dislike you. The problem is that we aren’t always aware of the things that we do that make people dislike us. See if you can spot your behavior on the list we provided in this video. Psych2Go presents to you, 10 habits that make people dislike you.

Are you looking for dating advice on how to make someone chase you? Psychologists and researchers have long been developing studies to find out what exactly it is that makes someone attractive. Good looks? Pleasant voice? Positive attitude? While these are goals anyone would want to achieve, indeed they are attractive qualities, as we desire them for ourselves – what about the little habits we can...

We usually think of smart people as people who are destined for success and given more opportunities than others. But what if there are some problems that are more likely to arise if you are indeed intelligent? Are you too smart for your own good?

Do you believe in the importance of privacy? Some people certainly do. No matter how much we may want to open up and share our true selves with others, the kind of connection we crave can only be satisfied if we respect our own privacy and be careful about who it is we let in. So here are a few things we recommend you keep private! DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes and is based on...

Relationship compatibility is important when it comes to forming and maintaining healthy relationships. Are you looking for a "compatibility test" or relationship advice on how to find out whether you're in a compatible relationship? Or are you having relationship problems or on the verge of a breakup or divorce because of relationship incompatibility? Watch this video to find out!

A major depressive disorder — usually just called “depression” — is different than the “blues”. Someone experiencing depression is grappling with feelings of severe despair over an extended period of time. Almost every aspect of their life can be affected, including their emotions, physical health, relationships and work. For people with depression, it does not feel like there is a “light at the e...

When you hear the word "Depression", do you automatically think of a downturned face or a person sitting alone in the corner crying? If only it were that obvious all the time to see that something is seriously wrong. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. The mask may be well crafted… but it’s still a mask and they may well need your compassion and understanding. So here are a few common signs someo...

Does your mind sometimes draw a blank when you are talking to your crush? Getting to talk to your crush can be an exciting and nerve-wracking feeling. But sometimes you might find yourself sitting in awkward silence with them or have run out of things to talk about. To help you with that here are 13 questions you could ask your crush.

Is there someone special you have your eye on but you just can’t seem to figure out how he feels about you? When it comes to understanding guys and their feelings, a lot of the time they can be hard to read. Most guys aren’t as open or comfortable expressing their feelings as those of the fairer sex. Here are some tips to help you figure out when a guy likes you but is hiding it.

Do you wonder about the meaning and definition of manipulation, because you feel as though someone is using psychological manipulation techniques on you? 10 signs of manipulation include when someone constantly makes you prove yourself or they communicate passive-aggressively. Manipulators often use gaslighting techniques, and are "always joking". Also, manipulators play the victim card, or kill y...

Being an introvert comes with many struggles. But introverts often internalize their problems, mainly because they don’t want to be misunderstood more than they already are. We want you to know that you’re not suffering alone. Psych2Go shares with you 5 problems only introverts understand.

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” But how many of us really take the time to reflect on our deepest thoughts, feelings, and experiences to get a good sense of who we are? Nowadays, life moves so fast it sometimes feels like we don’t even have time to breathe, much less taking the time for introspection. But getting to know yoursel...

Loving yourself may sound simple, but we all know how hard it is. It can be a long journey to accepting this, but it’s worth it. As hard as it may be, you should never give up on loving yourself because you deserve it. So here are a few things that do not determine your self-worth.