“Parasocial relationships” are one-way relationships we develop with celebrities, media personalities, or fictional characters from TV shows, movies, or books. While they are normal and healthy, we have to be careful that they don’t replace our need for real-world connection.
Who is someone you haven’t connected with in awhile? Reaching out and checking in on them likely means a lot more to them than you realize.
Psychology is clear that our childhood and early experiences can have a massive influence on our happiness and well-being later in life. Here are 7 ingredients to a positive childhood.
Do you lash out at others or get angry a lot? Try giving a gentle “warning” to others when you are in a bad mood to avoid unnecessary hostility and conflict in your social interactions.
One-upmanship is the habit of always trying to “one up” people’s stories and accomplishments. Do you know someone like this? Here’s why it can become an unhealthy pattern that ultimately hurts our relationships.
