Understanding Limerence: The Obsessive Side of Love
Love has inspired countless poems, songs, and works of art, but not all forms of love are created equal. While healthy relationships are built on mutual respect and genuine connection, there’s a lesser-known and often misunderstood phenomenon that skews our perception of love: limerence. This intense and obsessive state can feel like love, but it’s […]
Understanding the OCEAN of Your Personality: How the Big Five Traits Influence Your Happiness
When it comes to understanding ourselves and what makes us happy, psychology offers a powerful tool: the OCEAN model of personality. This model, also known as the Big Five personality traits, includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Each of these traits plays a significant role in shaping our behaviors, relationships, and overall quality of […]