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Why Modern Relationships Fail Faster — Psychologists Blame One Factor
In every generation, people complain that “relationships aren’t like they used to be.” But in 2025, psychologists say this isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a measurable shift. Breakups are happening faster, marriages are lasting shorter, and people are walking away from serious partners more easily than ever.
By Mustafa2 months ago in Psyche
Is OCD a Learning Disability?
Imagine you're in a classroom, your mind filled with uncontrollable thoughts. You completely ignore the teacher's voice, worrying about whether you've locked the front door or put your pencils away correctly. This is what life is like for students with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Can ADHD Be Diagnosed Later in Life?
When we think of ADHD, which stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, an image of a child having trouble focusing comes to our minds. This is usually the case because children are diagnosed with ADHD. However, that does not mean ADHD is not present in teenagers, young adults, or even older adults.
By Ankita Dey2 months ago in Psyche
The Surprising Lessons I Learned from Living Alone for a Year
As I look back at the time that I spent alone last year, I am amazed at the lessons I learned that were not on my initial list of goals. Personally, I had a mixture of emotions when I moved to my own flat.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
10 Powerful Quotes That Will Improve Your Mindset in 2025
Our thoughts shape our reality. The way we think affects our mindset, motivation, and the decisions we make every day. One simple yet powerful way to shift your mindset is through quotations—short, memorable phrases that inspire, motivate, and guide us. When incorporated into your daily life, quotes can act as gentle reminders to stay focused, optimistic, and resilient.
By Arinas.2 months ago in Psyche
Why Do We Stay In Mediocre Relationships?
Today marks 52 weeks since I ended my last long-term relationship (just shy of two years). I remember the day it ended better than most of the rest of the relationship; not surprising, as the relationship, on the whole, wasn’t one that rocked my socks off. It wasn’t a bad relationship, precisely, it just wasn’t that great. We had some good times, some rough ones, and there was definitely some compatibility to it, but, when it all comes down to it, I just wasn’t that into it.
By James Rigdon2 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety... Autism... or both?. Content Warning.
I've been having a lot of meltdowns and shutdowns in this past year. It's been almost 9 months since I was diagnosed with autism. It was an expensive diagnosis that has honestly been more problematic than helpful (but hopefully that will change soon).
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 months ago in Psyche
Shipping Stupidity before Thanksgiving
It was in November 2025 that I decided to order a punching bag stand off Amazon. I was already slowly setting up a small training space in the garage at home. Not exactly a fully set home gym or anything fancy. But it's good enough some decent legroom to beat some holiday stress out. And burn off the Thanksgiving feast in the process. At least that was the idea. When the package arrived, I set it down into the garage so I can assemble the punching bag stand when I got a whole day off work. I started by putting the bottom part of it together first. So I'd have a better idea on a spot to really beat the punching bag. And when I started on the central support for the stand the next day. I noticed that something was wrong. The foot parts that hold the frame in place came in 2 right foot parts. Instead of the actual left and right each. Or to be more precise, 2 pieces of the same side. I never saw it coming. Let alone expect a major setback like that.
By Matthew Sposato2 months ago in Psyche
What are the Four Types of Insanity Defenses?
The insanity defense bridges mental health and criminal law, allowing people with severe mental illness to avoid regular punishment. U.S. law includes four main legal standards: the M'Naghten Rule, the Irresistible Impulse Test, the Durham Rule (Product Test), and the American Law Institute (ALI) Standards.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Does ADHD Get Worse With Age?
ADHD is a mental health disorder that can be characterized by challenges in attention span, focus, and self-regulation. Many people regard ADHD as strictly a childhood problem. However, if left untreated, ADHD can move on to adulthood. So the million-dollar question is: Does ADHD get worse with age?
By Ankita Dey2 months ago in Psyche
Breaking Free from the Chains of Co-dependency
Around two decades ago, and a couple of years into my new career as a massage and beauty therapist, I happened to go through a traumatic and ruinous split with my daughter’s father.
By Chantal Christie Weiss2 months ago in Psyche
Why We Fear the Life We Actually Want
Why We Fear the Life We Actually Want By Hasnain Shah We like to imagine that the biggest battles we face are external—money, time, responsibilities, circumstance. We tell ourselves that if we had just a little more courage, a little more energy, a little more clarity, we would finally step into the life we dream about. But the truth is quieter, more unnerving: the thing we fear most is often the life we say we want.
By Hasnain Shah2 months ago in Psyche