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Childhood abuse can have far reaching effects. From insecurities to intimacy issues, from not daring to trust people to difficulties making friends, the effects of childhood abuse can show in any area of your life.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder that affects about 1-3% of the population. People with BPD struggle with self-image, and their behavior and view of others can change quickly as they battle waves of sadness, anger, or anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, BPD may be linked to traumatic events, brain chemistry, and family history, but these factors aren’t always present in people with the disorder.

Hidden, or quiet, BPD occurs when symptoms of BPD are present, but internalized (Healthline, 2020). Because symptoms of hidden BPD are not displayed outwardly, it can be difficult for someone without BPD to understand that a friend, partner, or family member’s actions are due to borderline personality disorder and not a toxic personality or a different mental disorder like anxiety.

Disclaimer: Do not use this video as a self-diagnosis. But If you see yourself with these symptoms, it's best to consult a professional.

So, you’ve been together with your romantic partner for a while now, but how do you know whether or not you’re falling in love? In the initial stage of dating, it might be hard to pinpoint what your heart is telling you when you have a surge of mixed intense feelings all at once. You’re unsure of whether or not it’s merely physical attraction, infatuation, or the real deal. Moreover, you’re wondering what your partner thinks of you and if they’ve given any thought towards developing your relationship even further. How do you fully decipher your emotions?

We've talked a lot about the signs you may have a toxic friend, but have you ever wondered if you're the toxic one? Are you worried that you'll push them away by being a bad friend? We all make mistakes. And sometimes we may not realize that we are already hurting the people we love until it’s too late. So, to help you prevent this from happening, let's look at some of the signs you might be turning into a toxic friend.

The Dunning-Kruger effect (also Mount Stupid or Smug Snake), named after David Dunning and Justin Kruger of Cornell University, occurs where people fail to adequately assess their level of competence — or specifically, their incompetence — at a task and thus consider themselves much more competent than everyone else. This lack of awareness is attributed to their lower level of competence robbing them of the ability to critically analyse their performance, leading to a significant overestimation of themselves.

Watch till the end to see some strategies to overcome the Dunning-Kruger Effect.

Even though there is no scientific proof for the idea of a soulmate, do you believe in soulmate signs? A soulmate does not have to be a romantic partner; it could be your friend, family, teacher, or mentor. What is a soulmate and how do you know when they are showing up?

Disclaimer: We want to remind you that this video is simply for fun and spiritual in nature, and is not backed up by scientific studies.

Have you ever asked yourself: Am I toxic? If so, then you are taking a step in the right direction. Being self-aware is the first stage of acceptance that you, and everyone around you, are imperfect. Sometimes, you don’t notice that your habits are harmful to you and your loved ones. That’s why it’s good to learn more about them and how to reduce that behavior. So, here are a few signs you’re unintentionally toxic, but not malicious.

Are you hoping to ask your crush out? Do you ever wonder if your crush likes you? Are you afraid that it is unrequited love? Maybe you want to get them to like you a bit first, but how? Well, here are five tips to melt your crush's heart.

There are a lot of similar qualities between narcissists and dark empaths, but they are not the same. People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder portray may be influenced by environmental factors such as excessive parental pampering or childhood abuse. Dark empaths, on the other hand, tend to be more perceptive towards other people’s feelings than narcissists, yet they also manipulate people quite the same.

It can be quite difficult to differentiate between narcissists and dark empaths unless you deeply examine their patterns of behavior and their ability to be genuine.They both rely on their dominance over other people, so what exactly would happen when they meet each other? Who will benefit from who? Let’s find out.