18 People Describe The Scariest Person They Ever Met
As someone who watches a lot of murder shows, I can tell you that most people seem to have some kind of 6th sense when they meet someone they should be running away from – quickly. I’m not sure how that translates to real life, of course, where there’s drama but not dramatization, but these...
Here’s How to Identify a Lawnmower Parent
Helicopter parents. Free-range parents. Those are the far ends of the spectrum, but I promise you, most parents in the world fall somewhere on the spectrum in between monitoring their kids’ every move and letting them do what they want all day and night. Many, if not all, of my friends who are teachers would...
How to Stay Optimistic When Your Partner Is Being a Negative Nancy
Relationships are hard. They take time, effort, and a whole lot of self-work. One surefire way to doom a partnership is by taking your significant other’s moods too personally. Raise your hand if you’re guilty of being an emotion-sponge! I see you, and I feel for you, so here are some quick tips on how...
12 People Who Heard Truly Appalling Things From Their Therapists
It takes a ton of courage to admit to yourself (and your insurance company) that you would benefit from talking to a therapist, and it takes even more courage than that to walk into someone’s office and let them into your life, your mind, and your past. Which is why is must feel like an...
What Are Signs That You’re Being Manipulated? Here’s What People Had to Say.
Some people get manipulated in plain sight and they don’t even realize it…and that’s why you have to keep your eyes open and know what’s going on around you. Know what I’m saying? What are some clear signs that you’re being manipulated? Here’s how AskReddit users responded. 1. Pay attention. “Manipulators often induce uncomfortable, “negative”...
People Discuss the Clear Signs That You’re Being Manipulated
Some people are masters of manipulation and you have to be aware of them… It’s a fact of life, people! And we think these responses will help you out in a big way. Folks on AskReddit discussed what signs indicate that you’re being manipulated. Let’s see the nuggets of wisdom that they had to offer....
14 Therapists Share Their Favorite Stories of a Patient’s Recovery
Reddit tends to be one of those places where people go to hear all of the wild and tragic tales – the stuff that drops your jaw, but not in a good way at all. It’s nice to balance that out sometimes with the happy stories, and I think we’ve got some good ones for...
There’s a Test to Find Out if You Might Be a “Super Recognizer” Of Faces
Since people’s names and faces flow right in one side of my brain and out the other, I don’t think I’m a “super-recognizer” of faces (or anything else), but according to scientists who study this phenomenon, around 1% of the population can honestly say that they never forget a face. In 2009, a team of...