Tag: psychology
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A Marriage Is Like an Ikea Kitchen
“A marriage is like an IKEA kitchen. Bear with me. You fall in love with the showroom display. You put down your money and you get it home and there it is. Completely disassembled. Except that you didn’t get the instruction manual, though you kind of have an idea of how it should go because […]
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Walking Away
“This is how drama keeps you engaged; it makes you believe that if you just think about it enough, you’ll unravel the mystery and be able to find the magic words/gestures/actions to enable the other person resolve their issues and love you (out of gratitude and admiration) in return. … This is all bullshit. It is […]
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Why Introverts Hate Small Talk
“But here’s the thing: you’re not making our day better. Yes, it’s nice to meet people as an introvert. And have fun conversations. But one of the things introverts like least is having to compose on the spot – they like situations where they can lapse in to silence to think for a few moments before […]