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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Dear Life Kit: My friend says ugly things about her body and it makes me anxious

Evaluate friendships with negative dynamics and suggest positive alternatives to foster a healthier relationship.
Relationships
fromslate.com
5 months ago

Help! I'm Terrified That I'm Squandering My Good Looks on My Average, Middle Class Fiance.

Consider both character and physical attraction when choosing a partner, rather than letting superficial concerns dictate your choices.
Relationships
fromslate.com
5 months ago

Help! I'm Terrified That I'm Squandering My Good Looks on My Average, Middle Class Fiance.

Consider both character and physical attraction when choosing a partner, rather than letting superficial concerns dictate your choices.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Sophie White: Let me tell you why it's time for women to change the 'I feel so bad about...' script

In I Feel Bad About My Neck, Ephron details myriad aspects of growing older, capturing both the uplifting and the challenging experiences women face.
Women
#parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Be Your Own Best Friend

The inner critic can undermine an individual's happiness and self-esteem, often reflecting childhood caregiver influences.
fromfuturism.com
2 months ago

Women With Body Image Issues Are Asking ChatGPT Something Terrible

"People filter things through their biases and bring their own subjectivity into these sorts of loaded questions. ChatGPT brings a level of objectivity you can't get in real life."
Artificial intelligence
Everyday cooking
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dear Abby: I'm fed up with my pathological liar relative

People often lie due to insecurity and a desire for attention.
Compassion is crucial in dealing with individuals who fabricate stories.
Ignoring fabricated tales can be a way to maintain personal peace.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Finding Your True Self After Childhood Trauma

Child abuse impacts self-image and authentic Self, leading to coping mechanisms in adulthood, but healing and a genuine life are possible.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

This Bouquet of Branches Will Change Everything

A unique bouquet of sticks transforms the narrator's perception of self and style.
fromBustle
3 months ago

Should You Get Botox?

Consider the societal pressures and personal desires before opting for Botox, weighing both pros and cons.
fromMedium
3 months ago

When faces go virally wrong

The internet's fascination with Ghibli-style avatars reveals a deeper societal obsession with appearance and self-image.
#narcissism
fromFuturism
4 months ago
Mental health

Scientists Just Figured Out Something Fascinating About Narcissistic Men and Gossip

fromFuturism
4 months ago
Mental health

Scientists Just Figured Out Something Fascinating About Narcissistic Men and Gossip

Digital life
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Images of the Self: How Technology Encourages Narcissism

Recent technologies profoundly influence our self-image, prioritizing appearances over inherent qualities and encouraging narcissistic tendencies. Selfie culture accelerates this effect.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

You be the judge: my flatmate cleaned my car, but it looks worse than before. Should he help me redo it?

Ray thought it was enough to wash the car with soap and water, but it ended up looking worse than before. Proper products were necessary to maintain my car's appearance.
Pets
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I wanted to look like an Instagram filter - so I spent over $46K on plastic surgery

Every time I was on that flight abroad, I would show doctors and surgeons filtered pictures on Instagram. That's how I wanted to look. I was sucked into this vicious cycle of perfection.
Mental health
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why Trump is so upset about his 'purposefully distorted' Colorado portrait

Trump's dissatisfaction with his portrait reflects a common psychological response to unfavorable depictions and self-image dynamics.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Why Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

Your body is basically a walking chemist, and as you age, the hormonal fluctuations can lead to significant changes in how your body carries scents.
Mental health
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I'm almost 7 feet tall. People sometimes offer me money on dating apps to roleplay as a giant.

Tall individuals on dating apps may attract unexpected attention and fantasies related to their height.
#fashion
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

In American Photography' at the Rijksmuseum, a Foreign Lens on the American Dream

Robert Frank's photograph contrasts the enthusiasm of a parade with a sense of gloom, reflecting the isolation and despair amidst American life in the 1950s.
Digital life
fromBustle
6 months ago

If You Have This Weird FaceTime Habit, You're Not Alone

People often focus on their self-image during video calls, leading to distraction from the interaction.
#beauty-standards
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 32 and can't decide whether to get Botox. Will I regret not getting it in the 'undetectable' era of beauty, when people look inexplicably ageless?

fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm 32 and can't decide whether to get Botox. Will I regret not getting it in the 'undetectable' era of beauty, when people look inexplicably ageless?

fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Where We Get Our Self-Image From and How to Change It

Self-image is crucial for achievements, success, and wellbeing; delegation can effectively change behavior.
Self-talk significantly impacts our self-perception and can affirm or hinder our potential.
fromDocument Journal
8 months ago

The Shoptimist: An unbearable uniformity of being

Maya Kotomori explores the psychological struggle of navigating self-image and consumerism through her experience with exercise clothing.
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

With Eli Drinkwitz at the helm, Missouri begins to see itself differently

"Eli Drinkwitz has emblematic glasses that he wears for comfort, yet on the field, he feels they hinder his image and perception of toughness, a concern rooted in his self-awareness."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Asking Eric: Since this photo of me went public, I've been hiding at home

"From your telling, she wasn't trying to be malicious and she likely didn't see the photo the same way you did. It happens to all of us, but it doesn't have to haunt you."
Writing
fromIndependent
10 months ago

Help me! I'm middle-aged: When Jennifer Lopez and the tweakment brigade make you suddenly feel old

The constant media focus on J-Lo's youthful appearance has left me questioning my own looks and age, creating an unexpected insecurity as I near 50.
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Writing
fromIndependent
10 months ago

Dear Mary: I have an adventurous, sensual relationship with my younger husband but I'm terrified I'll lose my sex drive when I reach the menopause

Support from a loving partner can significantly transform one's life and self-perception, fostering personal growth and happiness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Gillian Anderson quiere que las mujeres den prioridad al placer

Gillian Anderson reflects on her struggles with self-image and aims to empower women to overcome societal pressures regarding appearance and sexuality.
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