We all know people who love gossiping. We all know people who love talking shit about others. In fact, most people do it when you’re not around — and you probably do it too. I know I used to. It gives you a rush of superiority, popularity, and importance when you give it out. But …
Introduction Social anxiety has been a crippling force in my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been terrified of socializing, largely due to negative social judgment. These thoughts would cycle endlessly through my brain, and as a result, I often avoided social interaction altogether. I was the guy who would isolate …
Introduction Have you ever come across someone who said their biggest strength was getting along with everyone, or that they were liked by everyone? As a child, do you remember being told to be friends with everyone? That when you went to school you would make so many great friends? That everyone would love you? …
What We Were Told When people get married, what do they say is the reason for the union? Love — that’s the answer 90% of the time. The concept of romantic love is a relatively recent idea, but it feels like it has always been this way if you grew up in modern society. At …