humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Manipulative People and Personalities
People with personality disorders such as narcissism are manipulative. It is the nature of the beast they deal with. Very often, narcissists will not go to therapy until their whole veneer collapses when their life turns into shambles before their very eyes. Sociopaths can only keep a front so long, and narcissistic people have a sense of entitlement about everything. Manipulators found in the book, In Sheep’s Clothing. Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People, by George Simon Jr. have major problems in the following areas, “1. When fighting is fair and necessary. 2. Allowing themselves to concede since they do anything to win. 3. They learn to fight underhanded, in a secretive manner. 4. They cannot tolerate submitting to authority. 5. They feel entitled to anything and everything. 6. They have disdain for weakness in other people and have not learned much about empathy” (53-54).
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Humans
The Psychology of Abuse
I’ve recently encountered cyber-bullying targeting domestic violence survivors among people I considered friends. I read the sentence, “I have no sympathy for a grown adult who won’t walk away,” that an actual human person wrote, and worse things.
By Hecate Jones7 years ago in Humans
The Place We Call Home
Many people on this beautiful, miraculous planet that has been taken advantage of for so many centuries don't know what is really out there in the wild. What do you think about when someone refers to the word "nature"? Do you think about flowers or apple trees? Do you think about insects or sea animals? Or do you truly wonder, what is really out there?
By Natalie G.7 years ago in Humans
Romantic Scenarios
I was talking to a friend the other night and we were talking about our celebrity crushes, we both ended up talking about Emma Stone (La La Land, Birdman) and how gorgeous she is. He ended up telling me that we'd make a good couple and when things like that are told to me when it comes me being paired with a gorgeous woman, my mind tends to think about moments where I'd do something.
By Don Anderson II7 years ago in Humans
Eleven Minutes
11 minutes! Doesn’t sound like a long time does it? That’s only long enough for three songs on the radio. But on the night of October 1, 2017, 11 minutes seemed like an eternity for twenty-thousand plus Country Music fans at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. An eternity of hearing the popping, crouching down on the ground, behind fences, barriers, tables, or whatever they could find to shield themselves. An eternity of running, hopping fences, dodging running people, standing people, sitting people, injured people, and even dead people. Dodging parked cars and moving cars. But most important of all, dodging bullets. It was an eternity of not knowing what was happening, where it was happening or why it was happening.
By Word Slinger7 years ago in Humans
Are You Like Me?
Leaving university was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. I had a sense of purpose. Everything had a deadline and nothing was too difficult that it couldn’t be solved with a library search or a quick email sent to my supervisor or even a fellow student. There was never a lack in social gatherings from nights out to movie nights. Drinking during the day was acceptable, even drug use. It takes a while to figure out that’s what made me happy. Being drunk or high surrounded by friends was the most relaxed and calming feeling ever. One thing about university that I both cherished and found annoying was that you were never alone. Any time I felt scared of what I may do to myself or lonely, a friend was 10 seconds away up the stairs. No one judged me on my choices as they were all in the same environment.
By Lucinda McCarthy7 years ago in Humans
5 Signs That You Are an Introvert
Growing up, did you ever feel like you were different? You didn't talk much in school? People often asked, "Why are you so quiet?" If so, you're probably an introvert, just like me. Here are 5 signs that only introverted people can relate to.
By Kevin Santos7 years ago in Humans
I Will Never Be One of Them
I will never be one of them. A statement that has been in my mind since elementary school. I will never be one of them. I will never be their "best friend." I am not as smart or fun or attractive or whatever in that moment. In school, it meant everything. I felt I could never conform. We're always encouraged to be different, unique or our own person. But what if we're just... there.
By hailey clark7 years ago in Humans
Insecurities: Gender Roles and Family Pressure
"When did you first feel self-conscious about yourself?" I asked my mom this question one day after answering it in my head. She looked at me and took a few moments to think about her answer. I sat there watching her and wondered, when did her inner reflection change?
By Jules Taylor7 years ago in Humans
