Everyone gets angry sometimes, but not everyone shows it. Some people are better than others at hiding their anger, but it slips out in other ways. Maybe you've noticed strange habits in someone you ...

When it comes to human behavior, we often find ourselves treading a fine line between what's socially acceptable and what's downright odd. Sometimes, you know what you're doing is bizarre, yet you ...

A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

They’re polished, articulate, and often the most competent person in the room. But beneath the surface, people with high-functioning personality disorders—especially those with “quiet” or internalized ...

Truly self-aware people tend to do two things incredibly well, according to clinical psychologist Melanie A. McNally: they acknowledge their emotions, feelings, and behaviors, while also regulating ...

If these traits sound familiar, you know how to uphold and enforce boundaries. It can take some digging to find that a considerable proportion of people don't have strong boundaries and live in quiet ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. There’s a common belief that happiness is tied to our ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Having a small circle of close friends isn’t necessarily ...

Loneliness can be a full-body experience—yes, we said "body." "Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it is a signal from your brain, like hunger or thirst, telling you something is missing," explains ...

When you think about the behavior of people who consistently cheat, lie, and otherwise swindle, do you ever wonder how they justify their unsavory actions? Although what they do may fall short of ...