Behind many of our moods of depression lies something surprising: anger. Anger that hasn’t had the chance to know and …
Tag: emotion
Why Our Partners Drive Us Mad
We don’t end up with maddening partners by mistake. We’re driven towards them by quirks of our psychology we should …
Why We Don’t Really Want to be Nice
Being ‘nice’ sounds a bit eerie and strange. It shouldn’t really. If you like our films, take a look at …
Why Socrates Hated Democracy
We’re used to thinking hugely well of democracy. But interestingly, one of the wisest people who ever lived, Socrates, had …
Sexual Rejection
Sexual rejection can spark off intensely powerful and destructive emotions. We should learn to tame them before they get out …
On Being Hated
Being disliked by others is one of the most unavoidable but unpleasant realities: learning to cope without panic belongs at …
Being Jollied Along
When we’re down or melancholy, the last thing we need is someone who will jolly us along. If you like …
POP CULTURE: When and Why We Cry In Films
We might assume that the moment we cry in films is when something very sad or troubling is occurring. But …