Ever been in a conversation where someone’s words don’t match their tone, and you’re left guessing what’s really going on?

In a recent study published in the journal Communications Psychology, researchers from the University of St Andrews investigated how intra- and inter-personal experiences of negative emotion influence ...

To stop passive aggression—in yourself or others—remember these words.

Passive-aggressive is a popular term that sounds like a total oxymoron—isn't it one or the other? Passive or aggressive? Not necessarily. This description may sound familiar...as in, like one or more ...

It’s a frustrating reality. We're taught to be polite, to avoid confrontation, and to "let things go." But what happens when "letting it go" means constantly absorbing subtle digs that erode your self ...

Emotions characterize the heartbeat of us all. When non-conscious emotional sensations blend, complex feelings emerge. Elementary emotions make up subjective experiences and complicated feelings ...

Family systems are a fluid, dynamic experience that, for many, can be challenging to navigate. They are full of different personalities, perspectives, and beliefs, and combining those variables during ...

Sometimes, when it seems like a person is being mean, their behavior is actually a sign that they have extreme emotional ...