There are a few subtle differences between introverts, highly sensitive people, and empaths. HSPs tend to be introverts, but empaths can be anywhere on that spectrum. Not all introverts are highly sensitive people. There are many similarities that link them together, including having empathy and compassion, and needing time alone […]

Sociopaths and psychopaths have antisocial personality disorder. This means they have a disregard for others and are exploitative and manipulative. But sociopaths differ from psychopaths. While psychopaths are calm and cool under pressure, sociopaths are more prone to fits of rage. This makes them easier to spot, and less likely […]

Chances are you’ve been labelled as a certain personality type in your life. You might have been called an extrovert or an introvert, or found out you’re an INTJ using the Myers-Briggs Indicator. One of the most common personality designations is whether you’re a type A, B, C or D. […]

Narcissists all act in similar ways. They tend to follow the same pattern in relationships – idealize, devalue, discard. They also have a certain way of talking. Here are some of the things narcissists are likely to say in relationships, and in what stages to expect them. It’s possible to […]

A study found that psychopathic traits aren’t that attractive to other people. These traits include recklessness, a lack of empathy, and manipulation. But when it comes to psychopaths attracting other psychopaths, it appears like attracts like. This could be partly due to them having a bad reputation. Their public image […]

Procrastinators and doers have different brains. People who get distracted have a larger amygdala, which is the fear centre. This means they are more likely to delay because they are wary of the outcome of a project. The way to tackle this is to design your procrastination. If you’re going […]

Psychopathic traits include fearlessness, ruthlessness, charisma, low remorse, impulsiveness, and the ability to thrive in chaos. It’s previously been believed that these traits are good in leadership positions. To a certain extent this may be true, but if the balance is wrong it can perpetuate abusive work cultures. A new […]

Narcissists mess with people’s heads, psychologist Perpetua Neo explained to INSIDER. They like to have all the attention on them, which is why they cut their victims off from their friends and family. Often, they will flip between being a victim, being abusive, and being the hero. This keeps everyone […]

Leaving a narcissistic relationship is likely to be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Narcissists depend on their supply – the people they emotionally, financially, and psychologically drain. They need someone to abuse and manipulate to fulfil their needs and to constantly prove to themselves they are better, […]

Psychopaths have more sexual and aggressive dreams than other people, according to a new study. Previous research has shown how psychopaths live fast and often behave impulsively. This lifestyle may seep into their dreams. But having a lot of dreams about sex and murder doesn’t necessarily mean you have dark […]

According to a new study, there are nine common dark personality traits. Results of the study showed people with one trait are more likely to have one or more of the others. This is down to something called the “D-factor.” The D-factor involves a tendency to put your own goals […]

Narcissists are not always pleasant to be around because they have an inflated ego and can be overly critical of others. But their traits such as charisma and dedication mean they can also be extremely successful. Certain career paths attract people with dark triad personality traits – narcissism, Machiavellianism, and […]

Handwriting analysts believe that your style of writing can reveal aspects of your personality. I had a professional handwriting analyst look at my handwriting and tell me what she saw. As it turns out, much of her analysis was spot-on, although I’m not completely convinced. Some people claim that your […]

A new study found middle-aged nurses were less likely to develop depression if they were early birds, compared to those who were later risers. There wasn’t an increase in risk for night owls. But the study has a fair few limitations, meaning it is not clear if their chronotype was […]

There are several theories for why some people can’t stop lying. Narcissists are often pathological liars, because they simply don’t care about the truth. They prefer to tell lies and gain control over people than be honest. Sometimes, compulsive liars are highly impulsive people who struggle to take the time […]

Narcissists generally have a lack of empathy, a grandiose view of themselves, and a need for admiration. But they can be tricky to spot, as they are very charming if they want something from you. According to a new study, you might be able to pick them out by looking […]

Some people have very high levels of empathy. But if they take on everyone else’s baggage all the time, it can lead to an “empathy burnout.” This is essentially like running out of fuel to care. To stop this, they need to learn to be discerning and build strong boundaries. […]