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In Pakistan, from the moment we are children, we are taught to keep others happy. “Teacher ko khush karo, marks milenge.” “Abbu ko khush karo, pocket money milegi.” “Mammi ko khush karo, warna naraz ho jaengi.” This conditioning becomes so deeply rooted that as adults, many of us measure our worth by how others feel […]

Introduction: We’ve all heard it—“Yeh sab us ke maa baap ki tarbiyat ka asar hai.” While it’s unfair to blame all of a child’s problems on their parents, research consistently shows that the parenting style adopted at home can leave a lifelong imprint on a child’s personality, relationships, emotional regulation, and sense of self-worth. A 2021 study published in […]

In almost every marriage, couples fight. Disagreements are natural, but the way we fight—not the fact that we fight—determines the future of the relationship.   The First 3 Minutes Matter the Most Research shows that how a couple fights in the first three minutes of a disagreement not only sets the tone for the rest of the […]

One of the most common frustrations parents express is: “Why doesn’t my child listen to me?” But when we say this, we usually don’t mean they have a hearing problem—we mean they’re not being cooperative. They’re not following instructions. They’re ignoring our guidance. And that feels deeply frustrating. But here’s the real issue: we often try to control […]

As parents, we love our children so much that we often do too much for them. We rush to fix their problems, cover up their mistakes, and shield them from failure. While our intentions come from love, this approach can lead to overparenting — and it has a hidden cost. When children are not allowed to make mistakes and […]

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a balanced and constructive way. For narcissistic individuals, however, this regulation is often impaired or entirely absent. Their emotional responses are typically extreme — ranging from explosive outbursts to complete emotional shutdown. Emotional Dysregulation in Narcissism People with narcissistic traits tend to […]

In today’s fast-moving world, emotional ups and downs are common. But sometimes, what seems like everyday stress might actually be something more serious—like depression. Understanding the difference between the two is the first step toward healing and healthier living. What is Stress? Stress is our body’s natural response to a real or perceived threat. It’s […]

Relapse is a word most people in recovery are familiar with. It refers to returning to drug or alcohol use after a period of abstinence and re-engaging in the destructive patterns of addiction. But not every mistake or misstep is a relapse. Sometimes, it’s just a slip—a brief episode that doesn’t undo all your progress. […]

Do you ever feel stuck in a memory—something that happened months or even years ago? Maybe a disturbing event from 18 months back still causes you anxiety. You might be having recurring nightmares, constant nervousness, or feel that your body reacts as if it’s happening all over again. This isn’t your fault.Your brain is wired […]

In the fall of 2020, a prominent technology company in California contacted forensic psychologist J. Reid Meloy, PhD, a threat assessment researcher, because one of their software engineers had posted worrisome messages on a social media platform.