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4 days ago · Differences of opinion are a part of every relationship. But in a dysfunctional relationship, disagreements often escalate into major arguments. Rather than resolving conflicts or working through disagreements, the focus shifts to winning the argument. There’s a constant need to prove that one is right and the other wrong.
2 days ago · We’re always looking out for clues that suggest whether someone is a true friend or a fair-weather one. Psychology can lend us a hand in this investigation, offering up some key indicators that signal true friendship.
2 days ago · Whether dealing with breakups, coping with job loss, encountering a health scare, or even handling a terrible day – a genuine friend stands by you, offering a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, or a diversion if you need one.
3 days ago · Do Not Bottle Up Your Emotions. Detachment brings a string of exhausting emotions – from overwhelming guilt, regret, anger, and denial (insert any other uncomfortable emotions). Releasing these emotions can be one of the most difficult yet important parts of learning how to emotionally detach.
4 days ago · As adults, family scapegoats may seek out dysfunctional relationships similar to what they encountered as children. Growing up as a family scapegoat might affect your mental health; however, healing is possible.
4 days ago · Latent functions on the contrary are those consequences that are not foreseen and that are not easily recognizable by society at large. What makes these two types of functions similar is that, unlike dysfunctions, they are both believed to be positive for society and to contribute to social cohesion and stability.
2 days ago · Signs and symptoms. One of the symptoms of BPD is an intense fear of emotional abandonment. Borderline personality disorder, as outlined in the DSM-5, manifests through nine distinct symptoms, with a diagnosis requiring at least five of the following criteria to be met: Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined emotional abandonment. [32]
