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Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Giving Up Is Always an Option, but Rarely the Best One

When unable to achieve desired goals, people often reframe their desires as undesirable to protect self-esteem, but research shows this defensive strategy of disengagement reduces life satisfaction over time.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who drift away from everyone as they age tend to display these 8 subtle behaviors - Silicon Canals

Gradual social withdrawal often begins with small, quiet behaviors signaling emotional exhaustion and a decline in initiating social contact.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Covert Narcissism, Collapse, and the Hidden Signs

Covert narcissists can rapidly collapse into distrust, abandonment terror, and manipulative, controlling behaviors when deprived of external validation.
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