Assigned gender is the label given to someone at birth based on their physical characteristics, like anatomy. For most people, this means being categorized as either male or female. This assignment often comes with societal expectations about how someone should behave, dress, or identify, based on that label. However, assigned gender doesn’t always align with … Read more
Do dreams have a deeper meaning? Can you discover hidden desires and ambitions by analyzing your dreams? Many people wonder if their nocturnal adventures are more than a random collection of images. Dreams can provide a glimpse into your subconscious and offer insights into emotions and desires you may not notice during the day. From … Read more
When life is unpleasant or upsetting, people often use fantasy as a way to escape reality. Fantasy is one of the defense mechanisms or coping mechanisms the brain can use to escape reality. What is a defense mechanism? When you have difficult emotions or impulses you often look for ways to deal with these unwanted … Read more
Splitting is a defense mechanism in which you view something, someone, or yourself as “all good” or “all bad.” A person who splits sees the world in terms of black or white, all or nothing. It is an inability to integrate positives and negatives into one whole; often you alternately idealize and devalue something or … Read more
What is emotional incest? In emotional incest, a child is used by an adult for emotional gratification. When a parent goes to his or her child for emotional support or treats him or her more like a spouse than a child, psychologists call it emotional incest. The child is forced to support the adult by … Read more
What are pronouns? Pronouns or pronouns are words that can be used in place of a noun. The best-known example of pronouns are personal pronouns, which can refer to the person or persons speaking (first person), the person or persons spoken to (second person), or other persons or things (third person). In many Indo-European languages … Read more
Psychology is a very broad scientific movement and consists of many specializations. Each of these specializations has been strengthened over the years by research that proved or disproved theories and hypotheses. Thousands upon thousands of studies are completed each year in psychology, but there are a handful that have had a lasting impact. Some of … Read more
Nonamorous or nonamory is a relationship orientation indicating that an individual does not desire intimate, long-term, committed partnerships. This can apply to various types of relationships, including romantic, sexual, queerplatonic, or platonic life-partners. Nonamorous individuals may prefer to focus on connections with friends or family, or they may choose to live a solitary life. Their … Read more
The Aromantic Spectrum, or aromantic umbrella, is a group of romantic orientations that fall under the overarching term aromantic. Individuals on the aromantic spectrum may completely lack romantic attraction (aromantic) or experience it so infrequently or faintly that they relate more to the aromantic experience than to the alloromantic (typical romantic) one. The common link … Read more
An Ally is someone who supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community, even if they do not identify as part of it themselves. Allies play an essential role in fostering acceptance, understanding, and equality. They use their voice and influence to challenge discrimination, promote inclusivity, and uplift the experiences and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Allies … Read more
