Asking a question just so you can talk about yourself? You're 'boomerasking' — and it's really annoying.
Behavioral researchers coined the term "boomerasking" to describe how people turn seemingly genuine questions into self-centered stories.
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6 psychological tricks to be more likable in a job interview
Likeability plays a big role in getting hired. Here are some psychological tricks to help you click with your interviewer.
Therapists share what people-pleaser clients talk about — from relationship issues to 'analysis paralysis'
People-pleasing is typically learned in childhood, if we feel we must care for a parent in order for our needs to be met.
How sociopathy works, according to a diagnosed sociopath
Patric Gagne, the author of "Sociopath: A Memoir," discusses the stigma of living as a diagnosed sociopath.
Here's how to stop an argument with a narcissist from spinning out of control
Things can escalate very quickly when dealing with a narcissist, as they struggle with having positive feelings about someone they are mad at.
There are 4 types of emotionally immature parents, from reactive to critical. Here's how they impact you as an adult.
Emotionally immature parents can be reactive, critical, passive, or absent, said Lindsey C. Gibson, a psychologist who coined the term.
Budgeting isn't for everyone, but 'intuitive spending' has its problems too
Financial pros discuss whether strict budgets are toxic or if flexible financial habits, like "intuitive spending," offer better long-term results.
Signs you've been 'love-bombed' during a job interview and what to do about it
Learn how to identify signs of love-bombing during job interviews —a sometimes-manipulative tactic where excessive praise masks indecision.
7 signs it might be time to break up with a friend, no matter your history
It's normal to go through phases in a friendship. But people who don't respect boundaries or gossip about you are not good friends.
5 signs your parent is emotionally immature, from having low empathy to being self-absorbed
Children of emotionally immature parents can struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, and loneliness in adulthood.
Elon Musk's 'gamification' of government spending taps into our natural competitive instinct
Elon Musk believes in the power of games to motivate society. Psychologists say he's onto something but it will take complex engineering to get right.
Jude Law is married to a psychologist and says talking about feelings helps maintain their 'healthy relationship'
Jude Law added that people in middle age should start to reflect on their relationship patterns.
'I just can't': Why so many consumers are sick and tired of online shopping
It's not just you. 74% of shoppers say they've abandoned their online shopping cart because they were too overwhelmed by all the options.
'October theory' explains why fall is a better time for hitting your goals than New Year's
"October theory' is the idea that fall is a more productive time to accomplish goals than New Year's because there are 3 months left of the year.
I'm a psychotherapist who's seeing a spike in election-related anxiety among my patients. Some of them are secretly voting for Trump.
Jonathan Alpert sees patients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and told BI that many of them have concerns about VP Harris and former President Trump.
A 97-year-old Holocaust survivor and psychologist has just written her third book. She shares how resilience has helped her live a long and joyful life.
Dr. Edith Eger's life has been punctuated both by unimaginable horror and heady success. She shared with Business Insider the key principles that have guided her.
5 signs you have eldest-daughter syndrome, from a therapist who was the oldest of 6 kids
Though not an official diagnosis, eldest-daughter syndrome describes the perfectionism, caretaking, and burnout first daughters often experience
7 signs you were raised by an eggshell parent — and how that can impact your adult relationships
Eggshell parents are volatile parents you had to walk on eggshells around. It can lead to hypervigilance and people-pleasing as an adult.
A social worker who quit to become a life coach explains how she made a career pivot that quintupled her salary
Dr. Kiki Ramsey started her career as a social worker. Burnout drove her to pivot to life coaching, which has more flexible hours and a higher salary.
Venting about mutual friends may make you more likable. But it can also backfire.
A new study found that venting to a friend can make them like you more. But how you do it matters.