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Are you still looking for a soulmate? Or have you found the one yet? Though the advent of dating applications has made the search for “the one” easier, not every relationship works. Finding “the one” has become difficult.  Scientists have spent years trying to figure out the best qualities a potential suitor needs to bring into a relationship to make it a happy and long-lasting relationship....

Do you have a crush on someone? Do you feel like your crush barely notices you? No problem! Here are some tips on how to get your crush to notice you!

Have you ever heard of a dark empath? I’m sure you’ve probably heard of the empath. But dark empaths, on the other hand, don’t necessarily rank high in affective empathy, but cognitive empathy, while also displaying dark triad traits. The dark triad comprises the traits of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. Those who are part of the Dark Triad personality type rank low in empathy and h...

So, what is your love language? And what does it say about you? When it comes to relationships, no two people show their love in exactly the same way. To help everyone understand the different ways one can give and receive affection, marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman developed the concept of the Five Love Languages, which include words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality ti...

Have you had to deal with some difficult people in your life? Did they put a certain type of strain on your relationship? While it’s true that no one is perfect, and everyone has their good traits and their flaws, there are some types of people that can cause you more harm than good. It might be best to avoid them for your own well-being and happiness. If you find yourself described in this video,...

Do you have a toxic friend or a toxic family member in your life? Do you try to change them because you think you see the good in them they can’t see in themselves? Trying to help someone who can’t even help themselves can feel a lot like taking one step forward and ten steps back. Some toxic people just don’t change, especially if they don’t want to and it’s not your job to help them get better....

Depression is a consuming illness that can take over the mind and body for a period of time. In this video, we talk about some things people with depression might hide. For example, feeling like an observer is sometimes known as dissociation. Feeling lazy and not wanting to get out of bed. Feeling withdrawn from friends and people. Depression can make people feel isolated. DISCLAIMER: This is by n...

Being in love is a mixture of joy and affection, combined with a feeling of contentment. And when you've found the one, you feel like you can deeply connect with them. Not only that, but your relationship with them also helps you grow as a person. Do you believe in soulmates? How do you know if you've found the one? Have you experienced intense and confusing feelings about someone, but you're unsu...

Are you an empath? An empath is someone who is easily influenced by the feelings or emotions of others. Sometimes, to an extent, the weight of the world can be on their shoulders. Because of this, an empath needs to develop healthy boundaries and coping mechanisms. In this video, we try to give 5 strategies you can use. Feel free to share your own experiences!

Do you want to start a conversation with someone new? Maybe a new friend or your crush? That’s when you realize. "What on earth will I say?" What happens after ‘hello’? What are the questions to ask so that the interaction does not seem awkward? Don't worry! We're here to help! To steer you in the right direction, here are some questions to help you really get to know someone fast.

 The Four Attachment Styles are: secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant and  fearful-avoidant. The attachment theory is a psychological model that attempts to describe the dynamics of long-term and short-term interpersonal relationships between humans. Our relationship styles is believed to be developed very early on in life, largely influenced by the relationships we have with...

 What does it mean to be emotionally weak? Emotional weakness is not being able to regulate or express your emotions in a healthy, well-balanced way. It isn’t anyone’s fault, nor is it something to be ashamed of if you feel you have not reached a certain level of emotional strength. It is a process requiring patience!  To help you become more self-aware, here are 7 habits that make you e...

 Healthy relationships are when both partners to feel supported and connected but still feel independent. So, what are the habits partners have to sustain a good relationship? Are you looking for dating advice on how to maintain a healthy relationship? Or dating tips on how to keep an active and healthy interaction between you and someone? Here are 6 habits to keep a healthy relationship.&nbs...

 Have you ever wondered why are people bad, rude or mean? Well.. some people. Good people are lucky. Many of them don’t know that they are one unfortunate event away from becoming bad people. Those who do know can fortify their goodness so that, if unlucky circumstances arise, they won’t be so quick to betray their principles. What happens when bad things happen to good people? Have you ever...

In the American psychological thriller film, Joker, the Joker is seen as more of a sociopath. Someone who's environment turned him into who he is. What about psychopaths? People who are born with antisocial personality traits? How do we know whether someone is born a psychopath or raised up to be one? In this video, we bring five interesting scientific research that may indicate whether someone is...

Have you been in an abusive environment growing up or an abusive relationship? Even if they aren't physically violent with you, they could still be abusing you through gaslighting, emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, verbal abuse, psychological abuse, and more. Sometimes what we experience in a toxic relationship can cause us to develop unhealed trauma or CPTSD. To help you be more aware of these...

Depression isn’t always obvious or easy to spot. Social media and Hollywood often depict it in its most serious stage with raging mood swings and intense hopelessness. But depression can range from mild to severe, and it has a habit of sneaking up on us in our everyday routines. This is why many people often struggle with it silently when the symptoms aren’t always so clear-cut.  

Have you ever wondered how to be more likable, how to get people to like you, or how to make friends easily? Before we learn about the psychology tricks on how to be more likable, we should first know about the things that make people dislike us. Thankfully, psychology is here to help you learn more about human behavior, why we do the things we do, and how to improve yourself. 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a trauma- and stressor-related disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, or learning that a traumatic event has happened to a loved one. Depending on the severity of the event, the trauma can range from mild to intense. In this video, we are covering the five different types of post-traumatic disorders to help raise aware...

What is stress? And what are the physical and emotional signs of stress? When it comes to dealing with stress and stress management, it's important to recognize the signs first. Listen to your body. It gives many signals that show you it’s time to destress. Sometimes you may think you’re not stressed, but your body can tell you otherwise!

Have you been worried or wanted to know your partner’s true intentions? Put your mind at ease by learning more about these few psychology-backed ways you can tell if a man’s love for you is genuine or not.

Do you identify as an introvert? While no personality type is better than the other, there has often been a clear social bias against introverts, who tend to be misjudged as cold, aloof, awkward, or unfriendly by those that don’t understand them. Even introverts themselves feel a lot of pressure to be more extroverted and act against their nature because of how society perceives extroverts more li...

To people from the outside looking in, your parents may seem like the perfect parents. They seem affectionate, kind, considerate, and caring, but behind closed doors, the pretense drops. Sound familiar? Here are a few signs that you might have been raised by narcissistic parents. Original article - https://psych2go.net/10-signs-that-you-might-have-been-raised-by-narcissistic-parents/   &...

Are you currently dating? Do you need dating advice? Are you new to the dating world and wondering what the stages or roadmap of a relationship journey might look like? If so, we made this video just for you. New year, new relationship(s), and new people. The stages of relationships are: attraction, acquainting, building trust, going on dates, seducing, honeymoon, doubting, or commitment and stabi...

Do you wonder what's the best way to go about working with your partner's love style? In one of our previous videos, we talked about how your childhood can affect your love styles later on in life and we felt many of you guys identified with the various types, from the vacillators to the pleasers. The point is, depending on how we relate ourselves to those styles, they will undoubtedly affect our...