Tag: mental-health
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Which Gender Finds It Harder to Stay Married?Exploring the emotional, cultural, and psychological dynamics behind marital endurance
Marriage is one of the most meaningful yet complex relationships people enter into. While both men and women face challenges in marriage, statistics and psychological studies suggest that women, more often than men, find it harder to stay married—but not for the reasons many might assume. Rather than commitment issues, the primary reasons lie in…
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Identifying and Overcoming Trauma: A Guide for Healing and Growth
Trauma is not just what happened to us—it’s what stayed within us. Many people carry emotional wounds long after the event has passed, often without realizing they are still living in “survival mode.” Healing begins when we learn to identify these hidden imprints and consciously work through them. In this article, we explore how to…
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Why Quick Fix Therapy Is a Myth: Healing Takes Time
We live in an age where everything is fast—fast food, fast replies, fast deliveries. So it’s natural that people also expect fast healing. Many enter therapy hoping for a few magical sessions that will dissolve years of emotional pain. But here’s a truth that every therapist, psychologist, and healed client knows: Quick recovery in therapy…
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Why Being Right Feels More Important Than Being Close — And How It Costs Us Our Relationships
In relationships — whether romantic, familial, professional, or social — we often find ourselves in arguments that escalate not because the issue is critical, but because one or both people insist on being right. Why do we fight so hard to prove a point, even when it hurts the people we care about? Why do…
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Boundaries: The secret ingredient to lasting love
When most people think of a healthy relationship, they picture love, trust, and intimacy. But there’s one ingredient often overlooked: boundaries. Far from being walls that keep people apart, boundaries are bridges that connect two people with respect, clarity, and balance. Without them, love can feel suffocating. With them, love becomes sustainable. 1. Why Boundaries…
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How to Study Effortlessly: The Art of Learning Without Struggle
Many people believe studying has to be a fight — long hours, mental exhaustion, and endless cups of coffee. But real learning doesn’t happen when your brain is tense. It happens when your mind is engaged, relaxed, and curious. Here’s how to make studying feel natural and almost effortless. 1. Shift from Force to Flow…
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Why Misunderstanding Is So Common — And What We Can Do About It
Misunderstandings are a part of everyday life. Whether in families, friendships, workplaces, or between strangers, communication gaps happen more often than we like to admit. But why is it so common to be misunderstood — or to misunderstand others — and what can we do to reduce the friction it causes? Why Misunderstandings Are So…
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When Love Becomes a Crutch: The Hidden Harm of Over-Pampering Children
Parental love is powerful, unconditional, and essential. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cherished. However, when this love turns into over-pampering—where every need is preempted, every demand is met, and every discomfort is shielded against—it can unintentionally harm the very child it aims to protect. What is Pampering? Pampering goes beyond nurturing. It…
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When Parents Fight: How Parental Discord Impacts Children
Home is meant to be a safe haven for children — a place of love, security, and stability. But when parents frequently argue or show hostility toward each other, that sense of safety can crumble. Parental discord, whether silent tension or open conflict, deeply affects a child’s emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. Let’s explore…
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Are You Absorbing Your Child’s Problems? The Hidden Trap of Sponge Parenting
Sponge Parenting is an informal term used to describe a parenting style where parents absorb or take on too much of their child’s emotions, problems, or responsibilities, much like a sponge soaks up water. Key Features of Sponge Parenting: 1. Over-involvement in child’s feelings: Parents deeply internalize their child’s stress, sadness, or frustration, making it…
Dr. Alfred D'Silva 