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You may believe that love is something that just happens. But the truth is, there are plenty of surprising factors that can tip the balance toward “yes” or “no” — from holding a cup of hot or cold  coffee  to asking for a small favor. Staying yourself is always the best strategy, but if you feel that there is The One in front of you, you can give yourself a small psychological leg up. Using science to your advantage during your date won’t hurt anybody. We discovered 7 secret tricks you can use so you don’t feel like a jerk, but like a kind magician. They will certainly help you to make the best first impression, but the rest is in your hands. 1. Help yourself feel more attractive. Yes, we know that it’s important to feel attractive. We also heard that it increases our confidence. Some of us put their best clothe...

We seldom really rely on chance in our everyday life — for the most part, we decide ourselves how our day will be. That’s what writer Stephen Covey calls "the 90/10 principle", and he shows how it works using an obvious example. We invite you to take a close look at the 90/10 rule together with us. Imagine This You’re having a family breakfast. Your daughter has accidentally spilled your coffee on your shirt.  You jump up and shout at her, then shout at your wife for putting the cup too close to the edge of the table.  You rush to the bedroom to change, but when you come back, you see your crying daughter has neither finished her breakfast nor packed up ready for school. As a result, she misses her school bus. Your wife hurries to work, and you take your daughter to school in your car. You’re...

A person who plays the victim usually expresses a lot of negativity and believes that their problems are  caused  by anyone else but themselves. They’re sure that their own actions don’t have anything to do with solving their problems, so they’re left feeling totally helpless. We can deal with them every day of our lives, feel compassion for them and want to help, but without even realizing it, they can manipulate us in the process. We are always eager to tell our readers about the different psychological aspects of people’s behavior. Today we invite you to read our useful tips on how to spot people acting like victims and stop them from affecting you. 1. They easily cause quarrels. People with different opinions, criticism, or those who don’t agree with victims can be taken really  seriously . These kinds of people will take any disa...

Distinguishing an honest person from a liar is not so difficult. There are signs that can easily tell you who is who — you just need to be really attentive. To help you remember all the signs, We prepared an easy guide which illustrates the differences between a sincere person and a hypocrite. 1.  2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Illustrator Victor Senin Based on material from  brightside .

To get rid of awkwardness just pay attention to what’s happening around you. Someone’s foot placement is definitely telling you something and you can even avoid an inevitable fight by making a simple choice. Dare we say, it’s possible to “hack” human nature with the correct moves and be the perfect social butterfly. We’ve gathered up useful tricks to help you read the atmosphere better than anyone else and escape from awkwardness in the coolest ways possible. 1.  If you’re new to a group When you join a new group, it’s normal to not be sure of how they feel about you. However, you can check their body language. If they’re interested in you,  their feet will be pointed toward you , rather than just their heads. You can figure out whether your presence isn’t welcome by noticing whether they point their feet  away  from you. This...

Did you know that relationships are just as important to your physical health as diet and exercise are? According to  a study , socially isolated adults face the same risk of inflammation as those who are physically inactive. Our first relationships always form with our families during childhood, and often determine how we view the world. We suggest you take this psychological test to find out how your own first relationships have shaped your personality. Look closely at the picture below. Which family do you think is  not  a real one? Don’t think about it for too long, go with your gut here. When you’re done, scroll down to see if you guessed right and learn a bit about yourself. Family - 1. © depositphotos    If your answer is family #1, you’re probably not a family-oriented person — at least not in the traditional ...

Research painstakingly carried out by experts in various countries has shown that certain personal qualities make us less attractive to other people. We   covers ten of those qualities here with the help of some illustrations. It’s worth remembering all of what you read below! Scientists have worked out the ten qualities that make us less attractive. 1. Looking too proud The aforementioned research  also determined  that overly proud women aren’t seen as attractive by men. 2. Not having a sense of humor Psychologists at Ulster University  reached the conclusion  that, irrespective of a person’s gender, people who lack a sense of humor are not seen as attractive. 3. Smelling too similar At the University of New Mexico,  it was discovered  that people who smell similar don’t attract each other, as this...