We often form the strongest connections with people who truly "get us." These people are usually the first to get excited over your good news and the first to listen when you're feeling down. But have ...

You may have heard someone, whether they be in your personal life or on social media, describe themselves as an "empath." But what exactly is an empath? According to Merriam-Webster, empathy is ...

Learn about the differences between empathy and sympathy. This article also looks at some frequently asked questions.

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When it comes to personality types and traits, I’ve gleaned two takeaways that run along a parallel path. First up is to beware of the dark triad cluster of personality traits: Machiavellianism, ...

Individuals who possess empathic abilities may often find themselves attuned to the energy under people’s words. For instance, if someone tells you a story, you may have the ability to pick up on that ...

Brian was married for three years when he came to my office in despair about his wife, Elise. He had listened to podcasts about narcissistic abuse, but Elise didn’t fit the typical mold; she could be ...

It may seem like society is always trying to fit us into smaller and smaller boxes. Yet sometimes we discover boxes that don’t feel constraining. These boxes help us understand key aspects of ...

People with “dark personality traits”, such as psychopathy or narcissism, are more likely to be callous, disagreeable and antagonistic in their nature. Such traits exists on a continuum – we all have ...

You may have read recently about dark empaths, a personality type which has gained a great deal of recognition and traction, despite not being in the the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...

Empaths, according to a psychological definition, are those who are able to “feel” or share other people’s emotions, or are more sensitive to others’ feelings. The hashtag #empathsoftiktok has more ...