A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
A person who is psychologically manipulated, tortured, and emotionally abused in a relationship is a victim of Gaslighting. The gaslighter smartly avoids taking responsibility for his toxic behaviour by categorically and blatantly lying, denying culpable actions, and making you distrust your own perceptions, memory, or reality. The sufferer has no option but to question his …
‘Seven-year-itch’ is a well-known and popular belief, with certain psychological garnishing, that happiness in a marriage or a long-term romantic alliance begins to decline after seven years of existence. Number SEVEN- ‘7’ has a significant role in human lives — from the ‘Saat Pheraas’ to seven days a week, seven colours in the rainbow, …
‘Gossip’ is an intriguing word that infuses adrenaline wherever it reaches or whosoever it nurtures. Gossiping plays an inquisitive role in human interactions and serves some useful social functions, even if it’s often seen as unfavourable. Sharing stories, views, and everyday interests strengthens social ties, fosters a sense of community, and helps people bond and …
The fly on the wall is a silent observer, unnoticed and modest, viewing life from a point others might overlook. It observes the nuances of communication- the subtle shift in body language, the glimpses swapped, or the emotions flaming across faces. It hears everything and picks up the delicate tensions, implicit versions, and promises in …
The joys in life depend not only on getting and achieving things — Feel the joy and happiness of deliberately and consciously avoiding certain situations, people, places and relationships – ‘The joy of missing out’, JOMO. This is undoubtedly a favourable situation, unlike the antonym FOMO – ‘Fear of missing out’. During a brainstorming …
Companionship is a feeling of fellowship or friendship. Every living being, including plants, needs it for survival or physical and emotional propagation. Is companionship the mantra to escape loneliness? Yes, to some extent, it is valid! But should one stoop, smothering self-respect and self-worth, to be with someone else? Healthy alliances respect individuality while fostering …
I am a complete human with all shades and grades of emotions and intellect. Any relationship I delve into has to accept me as a package. I am not a gourmet menu item you can choose for your palate and whims. I can be a serene winter breeze flowing in the hill’s valleys, or the …
We are less than even the tiniest atom vis-à-vis the vast expanse of the universe — ‘Like a drop in the ocean’. So, should we accept being a non-entity and admit our existence as disgraceful? OR, we should inflate our self-esteem and welcome the fact that ‘we store an ocean within us – in …
Sulking, a habit and a negative personality trait for many is a destructive force that often traps us in a dark, dingy emotional vault. It’s not about drawing pleasure or making others feel guilty; it’s about the urgent need to break free from this destructive cycle. It’s a cry for help, a plea to be …
Having everything in life is a common human experience, yet we still feel a sense of lack. This universal struggle, often called the ‘Missing Tile Syndrome,’ reminds us that we’re not alone in our dissatisfaction and longing. Philosophically, the ‘Missing Tile Syndrome’ is a struggle and an opportunity for growth. It challenges us to balance …