Retroactive Jealousy: When Your Partner’s Past Affects Your Present
Retroactive jealousy refers to intense jealousy or emotional distress about a current partner’s past romantic, sexual, or emotional experiences. The previous partner may no longer be part of the relationship, yet thoughts about that person can continue to create jealousy in the present relationship. A person may repeatedly wonder, “What might they have done together?”, […]
Horn Effect: Negative Impression Changes Everything
In our previous article, we discussed the Halo Effect, where one positive quality can make us view an entire person positively. The Horn Effect works almost in the opposite direction. The horn effect is a cognitive bias where one negative impression of a person starts influencing how we interpret their other behaviours. Once this negative […]
Existential Crisis: Symptoms, Causes and Ways to Regain Direction
At some point in life, many people ask themselves a difficult question: “What is the purpose of my life?” For some people, this question leads to self-discovery. For others, it develops into an existential crisis. An existential crisis is a state in which a person starts questioning the meaning of life, personal values, identity, beliefs, […]
Coercive Control: The Hidden Form of Emotional Abuse in Relationships
Most people think control in a relationship means saying, “Don’t go there,” “Don’t talk to them,” or “Quit your job.” However, Coercive Control is often much more subtle and difficult to identify. It is a psychological manipulation technique used to gain power, isolate a person, and gradually dominate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Coercive Control […]
Mood Changes When Entering Home: Why Does Your Mood Suddenly Switch at Home?
Many people mention a common concern during psychological consultation, especially women. They feel happy, relaxed, or energetic while they are outside. However, the moment they enter their home, their mood suddenly changes. They may feel irritated, sad, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. This mood changes when entering home pattern often creates misunderstandings in relationships because partners […]
Zeigarnik Effect: Why Unfinished Tasks Keep Running Through Your Mind
Have you ever started a task at home or at work but could not complete it? Even after moving on to something else, that unfinished task keeps coming back to your mind. Or imagine you are having an important conversation with someone and the call suddenly gets disconnected. You try calling back, but the person […]
Drishyam Movie Degrading Technique: How Reactions Can Influence Public Opinion
The teaser of Drishyam 4 was released yesterday, and a review posted by a major media outlet quickly attracted attention. However, what stood out was not the review itself, but the large number of laughing reactions and mocking emojis underneath it. When I examined many of the profiles behind these reactions, a pattern appeared. Most […]
Mood Swings Before Periods: Understanding PMDD and Emotional Symptoms
Have you heard of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? Many people still confuse it with regular PMS. However, mood swings before periods can sometimes be much more intense and difficult to control. While women experience it physically and emotionally, men also need to understand this condition to support their partners better. What Are Mood Swings Before Periods? […]
Magic Mushroom Side Effects: What You Must Know Before It Affects Your Mind
🧠 Why This Topic Matters Today Many young people today experiment with substances without understanding Magic Mushroom side effects. As a psychologist, I have seen multiple clients coming with high anxiety, panic attacks, and even sleep disturbance after such experiences. This is not just about a substance. It is about how the brain reacts when […]
Psychological Projection: When We See Ourselves in Others
Psychological projection is one of the most common defence mechanisms in human behaviour. Many relationship conflicts, workplace misunderstandings, and family arguments happen because people project their own feelings onto others. When we fail to accept certain emotions within ourselves, we often see them in someone else. Understanding this can improve emotional intelligence and strengthen relationships. […]