Tag: social psychology
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The Psychology of Shame and Accountability
Now, whenever I sit down to plan these blog posts, I always end up reflecting on my own experiences. I think the topic of accountability and being able to apologise is quite relevant to a lot of people. When I first thought about accountability, I assumed it was simple. If we hurt someone, we apologise,…
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The Psychology of Triangulation in Romantic Relationships
Romantic relationships are often imagined as involving two people. However, relationships are not the only part of our lives. Many of us have friends, family members, colleagues, and wider social networks. These relationships can be healthy and important parts of our lives. So why can the involvement of another person sometimes create tension within a…
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How Insecure Attachment Can Keep Us Drawn to the Wrong People
I think a lot of people have heard the saying “you attract the type of love you think you deserve“. Personally, I do believe to an extent that there are elements of truth to this, as our self-image, boundaries, and past experiences can shape how we approach dating, what we choose to tolerate, and how…
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The Psychology of Putting People on Pedestals
It’s been a few weeks since my last blog post! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been swamped writing up my master’s dissertation while also trying to make the most of the start of summer! Alongside uni, I’ve found myself reflecting more on topics like boundaries, self-image, and how we make sense of relationships with…
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The Psychology of People Pleasing
Alongside the blogs I’ve written on dating psychology, I wanted to dive a little deeper into other topics, such as friendships, setting boundaries, and general well-being. The perfect topic that came to mind this week was people pleasing! Unlike some of my other posts, which have been solely focused on romantic relationships, this one also…
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The Psychology Behind Dating App Anxiety
May has been a brutal month for my master’s, and after two months of focusing on my course, we are so back! Alongside my current dissertation research, I’ve been thinking a lot about how modern dating environments interact with attachment, emotional security, and uncertainty. Introduction It’s safe to say that dating apps have transformed modern…
The Secure Perspective 