Women sometimes encourage their romantic partner to be more vulnerable. The encouragement is more likely to succeed if the women use a term other than "vulnerable." The word "vulnerable" means exposed to the risk of being harmed, either physically or emotionally....
The play Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ipsen (1890) is quite a drama! Commentaries correctly identify the patriarchal pressures on Hedda. However, the commentaries tend to miss one important influence: Hedda seemingly had a severe case of borderline personality...
Things I do to put off dementia: (1) Get plenty of exercise. (2) Eat a Mediterranian diet. (3) Keep working. (4) Play mind games -- crosswords, Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee. (4) Read books and magazines. (6) Keep socially active. (7) Avoid addictive...
How women are still suppressed by societal norms: Stigma for women about premarital sex, but not for men, Bridal veils and white for women (but not men) when getting married, High heels, makeup, corsets, bras, nylons, veils, more cosmetic surgery, Covering chest in...
Psychotherapists have two main rivals: mood-altering substances and AI. I will address the main advantages and disadvantages of each rival. Mood-altering substances like alcohol are cheap, readily available, and socially acceptable. They help a person feel better,...
Humans have many beliefs that are unsupported by evidence. You could call these beliefs questionable, suspect, or even bankrupt. What beliefs? I will list some categories: Intended false beliefs for children, e.g.,...
I recommend the one-hit rule in romantic relationships: If your partner intentionally hits you, leave him or her forever. Leaving may be stressful, but it is better than dying or living in fear. I have a feeling that Gabby Petito, for instance, would still be alive...
Artificial intelligence (AI), in the form of chatbots, has many potential advantages over humans as therapists. Here are some. It is available 24/7. It is very fast in responding to a question or request. It is free. However, some special therapist chatbots may...
Different types of social media are like kitchen knives. They are helpful if used properly and dangerous if not used properly. If we have young children, do we eliminate all kitchen knives? I suggest a moderate position. If you have very sharp kitchen knives and...
The Association Between Mindfulness and Procrastination: A Meta-Analysis (2024) Liam Moloney, John M. Malouff, & Jai Meynadier University of New England, Australia Please send correspondence regarding this article to John M. Malouff,...
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