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PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT TO OBJECTS
Psychology explains why parents keep old toys for years even when they are broken, unused or no longer neededOld childhood toys are more than just relics; they symbolize treasured memories for parents. Each piece evokes personal stories and signifi...- Psychology explains why you may still want your ex back after divorce - even when you know it's overDivorce doesn't simply erase the emotional ties to an ex, a sentiment many individuals grapple with. Factors such as attachment anxiety and...
- Psychology says people who love celebrating their birthdays aren’t just looking to make the day specialBirthdays have a unique way of making the passage of time feel more noticeable. Unlike an ordinary day, they create clear milestones that d...
- Psychology says women who prefer tote bags over purses may value more than just fashionPsychology suggests that the woman who consistently chooses a tote over a purse may not be making a purely fashion decision. She may be cho...
- Psychology says parents who save their kids’ old toys may be holding on to more than childhood memoriesAn old toy may be valuable for a reason that has nothing to do with its price. It can represent a relationship, a stage of family life, a c...
- Psychology says parents who still cover their kids’ books and notebooks with brown paper may be doing this more as a ritualPsychology can help explain why simple, repetitive routines may take on emotional significance, but no single habit can provide a complete ...
- Psychology says parents who read storybooks to their children every night may be building more than just a love of booksA parent who reads with enthusiasm, listens to a child’s questions and lets them choose a favorite story may be creating something far more...
- A 2015 study involving nearly 4,700 adults examined two key attachment traits; anxiety about rejection and discomfort with closeness and found both were better explained as a spectrum, suggesting people can vary gradually rather than fit fixed relationship categoriesAttachment styles represent a nuanced spectrum rather than rigid categories. Studies show that the levels of attachment-related anxiety and...
- Psychology says people who trust their siblings more than their parents may be seeking a different kind of emotional safetySibling relationships are distinctive because they are built around a shared past, familiarity and a relatively equal footing. Brothers and...
- Psychology says people who prefer joint families may value belonging more than independenceFor some people, living in a joint family may offer psychological benefits that they value more than the independence of having a separate ...
- Psychology says people who get over hardships of any kind with ease aren't less emotional: What this behavior means?Psychology says people who get over hardships of any kind with ease aren't without feelings or unaffected by pain. Their response may be li...
- Psychology says people who can read their partner’s mood and know why they are upset can become highly attuned to each otherUnderstanding a partner's mood through body language can reflect empathic accuracy, interpersonal sensitivity, relationship-specific knowle...
- Quote of the day by psychoanalysis founder Sigmund Freud: 'Humans want to be with the person they love but refuse to admit openly. Some are afraid to...' - Why people hide their feelings even when they deeply want love explained by the Austrian neurologistSigmund Freud’s quote explores the complicated relationship between love, fear and emotional vulnerability. It suggests that people may dee...
- Psychology says people keep clothes they haven’t worn in years: Here’s what that old dress and shirt hanging in your closet meanClothing can also embody our possible selves, the different versions of ourselves we imagine becoming in the future. Research on identity a...
- Psychology says men who always carry a tiny comb may be more intentional about how they present themselvesPsychology suggests that the habit may have less to do with the comb itself and more with grooming, self-presentation, preparedness and the...
- Psychology says people who never share their problems and fight alone may be protecting more than their privacyEmotional disclosure can help people organize and process difficult experiences, and social support can reduce the impact of rumination. Ho...
- Psychology says people who love evening tea on their balcony or terrace may be protecting their mental spaceThat quiet cup of tea in the evening becomes a way of stepping out of the day for a while, for some people. It creates a familiar pause, a ...
- Psychology says parents who believe every child needs a sibling may be right about one important thingA supportive sibling relationship may help children develop emotional understanding and self-regulation. However, persistent hostility, bul...
- Psychology says people who know the difference between needs and wants may have a powerful form of self-controlThe word need carries a more specific meaning in psychology than it does in everyday conversation. People often say, “I need a vacation,” “...
- Psychology says people who name their possessions tend to show greater anthropomorphism, revealing how the human mind can give ordinary objects identities, emotions and deeper personal meaningRecent studies by psychologists reveal that assigning names to inanimate objects can heighten our perception of them as embodying human-lik...
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