The Psychology of Fanaticism: Why Do People Become Fanatics? Fanaticism is often associated with extreme devotion to a sports team, political ideology, religious belief, public figure, or social movement. While commitment and passion can be healthy aspects of human life, fanaticism emerges when attachment becomes so intense that it overrides critical thinking, openness to alternative […]
A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Tinder Culture, Choice Overload, and Dissatisfaction Over the past decade, dating applications such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have fundamentally transformed the way people meet and form romantic relationships. Connections that were once established through social circles, workplaces, or mutual friends are increasingly initiated through digital platforms. While the ability to […]
One of the most common questions people ask before starting therapy is: “Will this actually work?” There is no single answer to this question. The effectiveness of therapy depends not only on the therapist’s approach, but also on the client’s readiness, timing, expectations, and engagement with the process. When Does Therapy Work? Therapy does not […]
Anxiety or Intuition? How Can I Tell the Difference? Sometimes an inner voice stops us. Sometimes it gently pulls us toward something new. But how do we know whether this voice is true intuition or simply anxiety disguised as caution? Many people delay or make painful decisions in relationships, career changes, marriage, separation or relocation because they confuse […]
Kaygı mı Sezgi mi? İç Sesimi Nasıl Ayırt Ederim? Bazen içimizden gelen bir ses bizi durdurur. Bazen de tam tersine, bizi bir şeye doğru iter. Peki bu ses gerçek bir sezgi mi, yoksa kaygının kılığına girmiş bir korku mu? Birçok kişi hayatındaki önemli kararları — ilişki, iş değişimi, evlilik, ayrılık, taşınma — bu iki sesi karıştırdığı için […]
Repetitive Relationship Patterns and Unconscious Choices Many people find themselves asking the same painful question after each relationship ends: “Why does this keep happening to me?” Different faces, different names… yet the emotional story feels strangely familiar. This is not coincidence. It is psychology. Why Does Love Lead Us to the Same Place? The human […]
Peer bullying refers to repeated, intentional behaviors involving a power imbalance, where a child or adolescent is targeted by their peers. Although it most commonly occurs in school settings, the widespread use of digital communication has made cyberbullying an increasingly significant risk area. Peer bullying can deeply affect a child’s emotional development, self-concept, and social relationships. Types […]
