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For a long time, it was assumed that oxytocin (also known as the “love hormone”) was directly responsible for human experiences of empathy, trust, and happiness. However, recent research suggests that this is an oversimplification of how oxytocin works, and that it actually clarifies existing feelings. This could have ramifications for how oxytocin is used … Read more

We’re all pretty excellent at detecting people who are blatantly pushy. While being insulted, criticized, or belittled does not feel nice, at least you know why you are hurting. But there are moments when the people around us, including our immediate relatives, acquaintances, and coworkers, make us feel uneasy for no apparent reason. For example, … Read more

There are stories flying around on how to get a man everywhere I look. It’s all about getting married, getting into bed, and attracting sexual desire from others. It’s not a joke in our world. People seem to look at you odd when you declare you’re single past a certain age because romantic partnerships are … Read more

Let me begin with a personal experience. In 2013, I made the conscious decision to prioritize generating value for my readers over maintaining most of my connections. I also left my homeland, which immediately isolated me. Certain buddies and I would go months without seeing each other. I was distracted when I did socialize with … Read more

It can be tough to make new friends as an adult. Communication and connection should be simple with the convenience of connecting through social media, but it often feels more difficult than ever. You could wish to learn some communication skills from people who are socially well-connected and find out what their secrets are in … Read more

Introverts are frequently told that they need to be more outgoing, that their natural way of being is incompatible with a successful or meaningful life—just look at the plethora of “help” books. However, the inference is that being introverted is a problem that has to be addressed, which might be alluring in a world that … Read more

Ah, trust! When it comes to relationships (any relationship! ), we hear the term a lot. However, trust is much more important in love relationships (you probably aren’t afraid about your coworker breaking your heart, even if he drinks the last of the coffee and doesn’t make any more!). This issue of trust is particularly … Read more