Psyche

Ken jij iemand die best 'toxic' kan zijn in relaties? Waarschijnlijk wel. En dat heeft alles te maken met iemands sterrenbeeld, blijkt. Want deze 4 sterrenbeelden zijn het meest 'toxic' in vriendschappen en relaties. 1. Schorpioen (23 oktober – 21 november) Schorpioenen staan bekend om hun intense emoties, maar die intensiteit kan soms een negatieve kant op slaan. Ze kunnen extreem jaloers en bezitterig zijn, vooral in relaties. En dan gaan ze alles controleren en overal om zeuren. Dan wordt het thuis niet gezelliger, zeg maar. En pas maar op met wat je zegt. Schorpioenen zijn meesters in manipulatie en kunnen anderen emotioneel...

WARNING ALERT! Manipulators are often incredibly social, charming, and nice. That's precisely why you don't always realize who you're dealing with at first. Until after a conversation, you suddenly start doubting yourself, feel guilty, or wonder if you're just too sensitive. Recognizable? Then it's time to take a good look at someone's behavior. Because how do you recognize a manipulator, and more importantly: how do you prevent yourself from unwittingly going along with what someone else wants? Here are the eight signals that you really shouldn't ignore. 1. You feel increasingly...

Sometimes people make jokes about those with narcissistic traits. But what if you're really dealing with a narcissist? It's not only deadly exhausting, but it can also cost you heaps of energy that you'd rather save for yourself. Narcissists can manipulate you and make you doubt yourself, often even without you realizing it at first. Psychologists warn us about these six phrases that narcissists love to use. This way, you can better arm yourself against their manipulative games. ‘You're exaggerating so much now’ A discussion with a narcissist goes...

Love has its ups and downs. You are super in love, but with another, the first cracks in the relationship start to show. You can drift apart as friends, or break up with someone you'd rather erase from your memory. The latter is usually the case when you come out of a toxic relationship. This usually means that you had a negative impact on each other. It may be that you were lured out of your comfort zone because you were in a relationship with a narcissist. They have quite a knack for affecting the people around them...

They are social and nice. You don't notice it at first. Recognizing a narcissist can be difficult, especially because they often come across as charming and charismatic. However, there are certain facial expressions and forms of body language that can sometimes occur in people with narcissistic traits. Handy, because this way you won't be manipulated anymore. Life is far too enjoyable for that kind of nasty types, right? These subtle signals can help you better recognize someone with narcissistic traits, even when they are being oh so nice and charming to you. Focus mainly on their...

That women recover from a break-up faster was 'big news' last week. But we could have known, because men really do enjoy a bit of self-pity from time to time. Perhaps it also has to do with the fact that women are quite satisfied with being 'alone', as shown by a study conducted among 6000 singles. Women actually quite like being alone Men have actually made it difficult for themselves by not being so fond of 'me time', which is one of the things that makes me very happy (if I speak for myself). From the study...

Your friend group probably has a narcissist among them. Do you know who I’m talking about, or not? Narcissists are known for their self-centeredness, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. Yet many narcissists are excellent at hiding these traits, especially in social situations. They use clever tricks to remain inconspicuous and often even to be liked within a group. So the chances are high that you don’t realize you’re dealing with a narcissist, whether in your family or among your friends. Bizarre, but true. What do they do? 1. They are charming Narcissists can be extremely...

Do you know that feeling? Your to-do list grows faster than you can check it off, your WhatsApp has 30 unread messages, and your Zara shopping cart is fuller than your bank account – aaaah, stress. Stress is a common problem in our society, especially with the advent of phones and our busy schedules. That stress can lead to physical complaints such as headaches, fatigue, and palpitations, but also to mental complaints such as irritability, concentration problems, sleep issues, or – you know them – mood swings. Ugh. A bit about that stress Let's be honest: stress is basically the party crasher of daily life...

You start to sweat, breathe faster, and your thoughts are racing in a hundred different directions. Panic attacks can be very unpleasant and cause a lot of discomfort. But what you should especially not do in such a case? That's actually the hardest thing there is, but you shouldn't concentrate too much on that attack. Sometimes it doesn't escalate. Sometimes you just come out of it naturally. Because if you think you have panic, you get more panic. It's a vicious circle. You reinforce your own unpleasant thoughts by constantly dwelling on them...

Eating gum is my guilty pleasure. Give me a pack or a jar and a long car ride and it's gone by the time we arrive. There is a lot to say against it: not good for your teeth, tacky, and bad for the environment, but I have finally found an advantage. It actually makes you smarter. Improved concentration and attention: Studies have shown that chewing gum can improve concentration and attention. Activating the jaw muscles stimulates the brain, making you more alert and focused. Higher reaction time: Research has also shown that people who chew gum have faster reaction times...