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Childhood abuse can have far reaching effects. From insecurities to intimacy issues, from not daring to trust people to difficulties making friends, the effects of childhood abuse can show in any area of your life.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder that affects about 1-3% of the population. People with BPD struggle with self-image, and their behavior and view of others can change quickly as they battle waves of sadness, anger, or anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, BPD may be linked to traumatic events, brain chemistry, and family history, but...

So, you’ve been together with your romantic partner for a while now, but how do you know whether or not you’re falling in love? In the initial stage of dating, it might be hard to pinpoint what your heart is telling you when you have a surge of mixed intense feelings all at once. You’re unsure of whether or not it’s merely physical attraction, infatuation, or the real deal. Moreover, you’re wonder...

We've talked a lot about the signs you may have a toxic friend, but have you ever wondered if you're the toxic one? Are you worried that you'll push them away by being a bad friend? We all make mistakes. And sometimes we may not realize that we are already hurting the people we love until it’s too late. So, to help you prevent this from happening, let's look at some of the signs you might be turni...

The Dunning-Kruger effect (also Mount Stupid or Smug Snake), named after David Dunning and Justin Kruger of Cornell University, occurs where people fail to adequately assess their level of competence — or specifically, their incompetence — at a task and thus consider themselves much more competent than everyone else. This lack of awareness is attributed to their lower level of competence robbing t...

Even though there is no scientific proof for the idea of a soulmate, do you believe in soulmate signs? A soulmate does not have to be a romantic partner; it could be your friend, family, teacher, or mentor. What is a soulmate and how do you know when they are showing up? Disclaimer: We want to remind you that this video is simply for fun and spiritual in nature, and is not backed up by scientific...

Have you ever asked yourself: Am I toxic? If so, then you are taking a step in the right direction. Being self-aware is the first stage of acceptance that you, and everyone around you, are imperfect. Sometimes, you don’t notice that your habits are harmful to you and your loved ones. That’s why it’s good to learn more about them and how to reduce that behavior. So, here are a few signs you’re unin...

Are you hoping to ask your crush out? Do you ever wonder if your crush likes you? Are you afraid that it is unrequited love? Maybe you want to get them to like you a bit first, but how? Well, here are five tips to melt your crush's heart.

Are you wondering if you have what it takes to attract a partner? According to research, there are some strategies that you could try, like making intense eye contact, or casually touching someone. Hopefully, this video can give some tips to help you find your date (only if you're looking though)!

There are a lot of similar qualities between narcissists and dark empaths, but they are not the same. People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder portray may be influenced by environmental factors such as excessive parental pampering or childhood abuse. Dark empaths, on the other hand, tend to be more perceptive towards other people’s feelings than narcissists, yet they also manipulate people qu...

Do you have suspicions that you are suffering from PTSD, but are not exactly sure? Maybe you are unsure if what you went through qualifies as traumatic, or perhaps you have doubts as to whether you have PTSD because you are still able to go throughout your day and fulfil tasks and responsibilities. Perhaps you have seen cases of PTSD in others (whether in person or in media), and have thought that...

Families are generally known to be the people you can lean on during tough times and have open disagreements without feeling attacked or judged. At the end of the day, they are the ones you can rely on and you know that you will always love each other through thick and thin. But, what about those of us who come from dysfunctional families?

Do you have a fear of intimacy? Do you push people away when they get too close to you emotionally? It can be scary to be intimate and emotionally vulnerable to someone. Having a fear of intimacy is perfectly understandable, especially if you have a history of failed relationships and emotionally distant or absent parents. Are you looking for relationship advice on how to overcome the fear of inti...

Do you believe in the saying “Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are?” Do you have a best friend? Do you value friendship? The different types of friends can bring out the worse or best in you. However, in this video, we talk about the good types of friends that you eventually make in your life time: The Social Butterfly, the fearless adventurer, the secret keeper, the mother f...

How do you know if someone is as mature as they appear? Although we often associate maturity with age, there is also emotional maturity to consider as well. You don’t need to be in your seventies to be emotionally mature or wise. Some people can be well into their adult life, yet they lack the maturity of some of their younger counterparts. So how can you tell if someone is really mature and wise?...

Are you ready to have sex? Many believe that their first time having sex is a big deal, because it is a vulnerable act. Here are 5 signs you are ready for sex! It doesn’t matter whether you’re someone wanting to have sex for the very first time, or someone who’s in a new relationship where sex hasn’t happened yet - the thought process is pretty much the same. Always assess the risks, understand wh...

Have you ever wondered whether you have toxic parents? What are the signs of toxic parents? What are the things toxic parents say? Many parents say emotionally harmful things that can have lasting negative psychological effects. A toxic environment at home can lead to many detrimental self-esteem and mental health problems. Do you find yourself or someone you know relating to these? If so, conside...

What is mental illness or mental disorder? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, mental illness is defined as a condition that negatively affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood for a sustained period of time. You might be wondering “Is depression a mental illness? What about anxiety?” Yes, they are. In fact, they are the most common types of mental illnesses. In this vide...

Self sabotage can be difficult to recognize sometimes because of the limiting beliefs we have in our subconscious. Have you ever wondered if you are displaying any self sabotaging behaviors that might be slowly ruining your life? What causes self sabotaging behavior? Wondering how to stop self sabotaging? Find out more by watching our video, 10 Signs You're Subconsciously Sabotaging Yourself.

Has anyone ever told you they find you intimidating or difficult to approach? Do your friends often remark about how “you’re nothing like they thought you’d be”? Or have you ever wondered what kind of first impression you have on people? Here’s why people might be intimidated by you, according to your MBTI personality type. DISCLAIMER: The MBTI is a personality inventory designed to roughly identi...

Identify the type of narcissist you are dealing with. Researchers categorize narcissists into two categories. Grandiose narcissist and vulnerable. Grandiose narcissists have high self esteem, believing they are better than everyone else. Vulnerable narcissists have low self esteem that they are compensating for. To deal effectively with a narcissist, figure out their back story, create a healthy b...

Sex, sex, sex. Nearly every one of us will have it at some point. Yet still, there are a lot of questions people still have about the topic. There are also several interesting psychological facts about sex that go unnoticed simply because not many like to talk about it. What are some of those psychological facts you may ask? Well, listen up, because we're about to tell you. Here are a few inte...

Have you ever wondered why someone would break up with you even when they still love you? That feeling of abandonment can really hurt and it hurts because you know that you have love within your grasp and still, you let it slip away. It can make you question the entire relationship - would someone who loves you still find a way to abandon you? Why would a person so willingly walk away from love? T...

Do you feel empty or lonely? Are you feeling lost in life? Are you dealing with loneliness? Feeling like no matter how hard you try in life, you are still not going anywhere. If you’re feeling empty, you’re not alone. Emptiness can come from many things such feeling lost in life, having depression, not doing emptiness meditation, not surrounding yourself with people who understands. The list goes...

Spending your life with an old soul has many pros and cons. Whether you've been called an old soul or you think your partner might fit the bill, here are 5 ways loving an old soul can be difficult but well worth it.