psychology
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Why Having an Ego Isn’t Always a Bad Thing
We’ve always associated having an ego with a bad thing. “Oh, he has a big ego.” Except, if you’ve studied psychology, you might know that the ego is a necessary mechanism for us to regulate and mediate between acting on our immediate impulses. The ego represents the tip of the…
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7 Habits That Make You Happier
Happiness is fickle. When most people think about happiness, they think of the phrase “chase happiness” or “obtain happiness”. It’s a highly desirable state associated with wealth, love, and success. When we’re busy chasing the next high— whether that be a whirlwind romance that makes your head spin, or hitting…
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The Top 3 Reasons Why Couples Stay Together
In today’s fast-driven, dating app obsessed world— long-term relationships almost seem like a rare treasure. Many people, in both heterosexual and homosexual orientations, increasingly find it more difficult to settle down. Divorce rates have hovered around 50% of new marriages in the last decade. So what is the secret to…
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