Tag: own your mistakes
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7 Steps to a Powerful Apology, According to Psychology
Apologizing is not as easy as it might seem at first. Sometimes, a simple “I’m sorry” does the trick. But other times, you need to do much more when you’ve genuinely hurt someone. If you want your apology to make an impact, you need to make an effort to craft it. And no, contrary to…
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5 Reasons Why People Become Offended (And 5 Tips on Taking Criticism)
When people become offended, they might react negatively. Whether they are straightforward with their upset feelings or act out passive-aggressively, they might not take disapproval well. Some people might even try to retaliate when they feel insulted by something. While people might become offended, the intent is often not antagonistic or malicious. Their comments or…
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Psychology Reveals Why Emotionally Vulnerable People Are So Attractive
Do you have a mental list of the characteristics they find most attractive in a partner? You want to fall in love with a kind, honest, loyal, hardworking, generous person who has a great sense of humor. However, would you think of adding vulnerable people to your list? How would you define vulnerability? Would you…
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Psychology Reveals How to Stop Blaming Others for Your Shortcomings
Your parents worked hard to teach you how to do the right thing, but you didn’t need any help in learning wrong as it seems to come naturally. One way that people justify their bad choices is to blame others. From an early age, you learned how to point fingers at your siblings, friends, or…
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10 Ways to Fix Disagreements In A Relationship
Disagreements with your partner is inevitable. The question is how to settle your differences in a fair, loving way that won’t hurt your relationship. It is possible to fight fairly with your partner if you both agree on some strategies to use during your disagreement. Here are 10 strategies to help you and your partner…