Power Dynamics in Relationships

As social creatures, humans form many complex interpersonal relationships throughout our lives. Our relationship with each person we encounter in our lives may be unique and not easily understood by others outside of it. Often, we may even develop some assumptions about a couple’s dynamics when we observe them from a third person point of view. In this article, we explore and discuss four common types of power dynamics in interpersonal relationships, and how we can deconflict any power imbalance.

The Need for Closure

Do you ever find yourself getting frustrated after the Netflix show you have been binge watching ends on a cliffhanger? For some of us, we may look up the internet for any possible theories for what might happen next or we may check when the upcoming season will be up. If we are lucky enough, we might even find another source for a continuation of the series. This seemingly innate motivation to seek out answers to ambiguous situations is called the Need for Closure. Read to find out more!

Ageing Anxiety: The Fear of Growing Old

For most of us, when we were younger, we couldn’t wait to grow up. Perhaps we yearned for the freedom that adulthood brings. Ironically, now that most of us have experienced ageing and adulthood, we might wish we could rewind time. In this article, we discuss about the psychology behind reminiscing about the past, reasons why we may be afraid of growing old and how we can minimise this fear.

Overpathologising: Finding Disorder in Order

The ever-present stigma and lack of information we may have of certain mental health disorders may cause us to overlook telltale signs. As a result, we may incorrectly label certain behaviours as “abnormal”. This phenomenon is otherwise known as “overpathologising”. Let's explore more about it and learn how we can better discern between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ behaviours.

What is Social Loafing?

Social loafing is a term used in social psychology, describing when a person puts in less effort when they're judged as part of a group. Surprisingly, social loafing is more of a habit than it is a conscious effort to put in less effort. As our world develops, the complexities we face call for frequent collaboration, with the concept of social loafing becoming all the more relevant. What is the psychology behind social loafing and how can we curb it? 

Capitalisation: The Importance of Responding to Good News

Did you know that it is equally, if not more important to respond well to good news, as it is to bad news? This is also known as capitalisation. Read more in our article on how you can use capitalisation to strengthen your relationships!

Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis: Language and Its Roles in Thought

Language is an essential part of our social lives though is an assumption that is often taken for granted. We often overlook how it shapes our lives in minute ways that we’ve come to accept. In this article, we explore the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and the role of language in our cognition. 

Popular Culture and Mental Health

Popular culture is a double-edged sword when it comes to mental health awareness. Read more to find out when popular culture is helpful and when it isn't.

When Self-Care Becomes Toxic

Do a quick Google search on “self-care” and you’re likely to find websites giving “10 easy tips for self-care!” or “Self-care tips to manage your seasonal depression!”. Are these posts representative of toxic self-care culture? Read more to find out when self-care becomes toxic.

How Lacking Sex Affects Your Relationship

Sex is core in every intimate relationship and is inseparable from intimacy. How can we balance sex satisfaction in intimate relationships?