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Is There Such a Thing as Luck?
Photo by wirestock - www.freepik.com Some people seem to be born luckier than others. They always seem to be in the right place at the right time, regularly receiving good fortune. But does luck exist, or is it superstition? The English dictionary defines luck as “the...
THE POWER OF EMPATHY
Of all the relationship skills, empathic listening is undoubtedly the most important. Defined as the activity of understanding, being aware of, and being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another, empathy enables us to understand where another...
Why Do We Fall For Certain “Types”?
Sexual attraction isn't a mystery but a complex equation. KEY POINTS Emotional chemistry in conflict with other values often results in distance in the relationship.Sexual attraction is typically fragmented; we're seduced by a quality or two, not a whole...
Sometimes There is No Light at the End of the Tunnel
The observation that positive thinking can do more harm than good has been discussed in the vulnerability, empathy, and positive thinking book by Dr. Geraldine K. Piorkowski, “BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES: Insights on Love, Luck, and Narcissism from a Longtime...
ROMANTIC LOVE: FEAST OR FAMINE?
While highly desirable, romantic love has many risks. Written about and touted in art, music, and literature over the centuries, romantic love--emotional intimacy and sexual attraction--is the most controversial of all versions of love. With maternal, paternal,...
Keeping Romantic Love Alive: When the Emotional Intensity is Gone
Keeping a romance going for many years is a challenging task. It’s even more difficult to keep the fires of love burning through thick and thin, that is, through the conflict-ridden episodes as well as the light and pleasurable ones. The question is: How does a person...
5 Signs You (Or Someone You Know) Might Be a Narcissist
“Early in life, I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen no occasion to change.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Within the vast category of narcissism are some necessary and fascinating distinctions. Narcissism...
The Challenge of Retirement: Finding Meaning and Self-Esteem in New Ways
The Ground Shifts I retired twice, almost 20 years apart. The first time was the hardest. For almost a year, I missed everything and everybody who was part of my professional world, including the cleaning lady and the postman with whom I had daily chats. Because so...
Survivor Guilt Revisited
Survivor guilt is thriving in colleges and hospitals. KEY POINTS Survivor guilt has resurfaced in the face of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.First-generation, urban college students are especially prone to survivor guilt that interferes with academic...
Reasons Why A Bit of Narcissism Is Actually Positive
Healthy Narcissism can be beneficial to our personal and social well-being. According to one definition, narcissism is a psychological disorder that features an inflated ego or overblown sense of self-importance. As a rule, narcissists have a constant need for praise...
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