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Psychopaths Display These 4 Sadistic Emotional Habits in Romantic Relationships

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy shares the four emotional habits that can help you identify a psychopath in relationships. 

By Shahida Arabi, 7 Aug 2024

These 6 Signs Mean You Might Be In A Toxic Relationship

Sometimes sweet people end up in unhealthy relationships. You’re far from being the first person in this predicament and you most definitely won’t be the last. If you find yourself questioning whether or not your relationship is toxic, consider these six warning…

By Stephani Shaner, 13 Jan 2025

People Who Seem “Charming” But Are Actually Psychopaths Display These 3 Subtle Behaviors

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy reveals the three subtle behaviors that reveal the motives and characteristics of people with psychopathic traits. 

By Shahida Arabi, 28 Aug 2024

4 Glaring Flaws That Kept The ‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale From Being A Masterpiece

The Severance fandom that closely watched each episode and picked apart every easter-egg was met with a finale that provided answers they’d already figured out, while burning questions went unaddressed and new ones arose unnecessarily.

By Nicole Stawiarski, 23 Mar 2025

People Who Seem ‘Generous’ But Are Actually Narcissists Display These 4 Subtle Behaviors

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy reveals the four behaviors that expose a seemingly “generous” person as a narcissist. 

By Shahida Arabi, 26 Jul 2024

7 Saddest Films That Are Impossible To Sit Through Without Crying

Can you sit through these movies without sobbing?

By Richard Chachowski, 29 Jan 2025

4 Zodiacs With Tough Times Ahead (+ Gentle Reminders To Remain Grounded)

LEO The change that lies before you, Leo, is one you’re worried you won’t be able to survive.

By Nicole Stawiarski, 16 Jul 2025

It’s Time to Stop Being the Bigger Person: The Real Reason Narcissists and Toxic People Push Fake Morality

The problem with always feeling responsible for being the bigger person and “mature” in every situation and emotionally bypassing is that you never assign blame to the true perpetrator and end up punishing yourself due to misplaced self-blame.

By Shahida Arabi, 14 Jul 2023

The 7 Most Shocking Deaths In Our Favorite TV Shows

These TV show deaths hit the hardest.

By Richard Chachowski, 25 Feb 2025

5 Ways Women Can Avoid Narcissists In Dating

Narcissists can be male or female, yet women seeking relationships encounter specific dangers in the dating world due to an increased risk of violence, misogyny, double standards, and the traps of hookup culture.

By Shahida Arabi, 5 Aug 2024

If You Experienced These 5 Behaviors In Childhood, You May Have Had Narcissistic Parents

If you experienced this five behaviors in childhood, you may have had a narcissistic parent.

By Shahida Arabi, 21 Jan 2024

If You’re Dating Someone Who Displays These 4 Behaviors, They May Be A Covert Narcissist

An expert reveals the four red flags you’re dating a covert narcissist.

By Shahida Arabi, 3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of Women Share Why They Quit Dating Apps (And Men), Say They’re Happier Single

Psychologists have noticed a trend in the dating world and in dating apps: many women are leaving en masse to pursue happier, more independent lives and focus on themselves.

By Shahida Arabi, 12 Dec 2023

6 Things Only People Raised By Emotionally Immature Parents Will Understand

Here are six traits and behaviors you may exhibit as an adult if you were raised by an emotionally immature parent.

By Shahida Arabi, 20 May 2024

Narcissists Fear These 4 Types of People (See If You’re One Of Them)

There are four types of people narcissists and psychopaths fear – are you one of them?

By Shahida Arabi, 22 Jul 2024

The 7 Most Incredible Character Transformations In TV History

Character growth is what makes a good show great.

By Richard Chachowski, 9 Apr 2025

An Expert Reveals the 6 Stages of Trauma Bonding with Narcissists

As a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy, I have noticed there are six common stages of trauma bonding that survivors of narcissists often go through before they become sufficiently “hooked” into the toxic relationship cycle.

By Shahida Arabi, 16 Aug 2023

Ranking The Characters Of ‘Wicked’ From Good To Downright Wicked

Is Elphaba really the most wicked in all of Oz?

By Jamie Lerner, 31 Jan 2025

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