A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but there are folks out ...

Confidence doesn’t land the same way with everyone. For people who are still uneasy about themselves, it can hit like a mirror they’d rather not look into. The discomfort often shows in quick ...

A meta-analysis of studies investigating the association between affective attachment and social anxiety found that individuals with insecure attachment are more likely to experience social anxiety.

The characteristics that might seem admirable at first but are usually just coping mechanisms. There are some people we encounter in our day-to-day lives that have behaviors that seem "normal" on the ...

Insecurity isn’t always obvious. It doesn’t wear a sign or wave a red flag. It hides in perfectionism, self-deprecating jokes, the need for constant reassurance, or even in total silence. And while it ...

DO YOU think the moon-landings were faked, the earth is flat or that the Government are keeping alien technology locked up in ...

In a previous blog post, I offered four tips for spotting people who feel insecure. Now it’s time to provide tips on how to help them. The people in our life who are insecure can make life tough for ...