Why do some people need the last word? What’s appealing, rationally or not, about the last word? You see it all the time on social media when people get into small or heated arguments. But the phenomenon existed long before … Continue reading
New research suggests that radiation from smartphones is negatively impacting teenagers’ memories, leaving them with short-term memory loss. The concern is that a year’s worth of radiation could be enough to damage the part of the brain that interprets images … Continue reading
Feelings don’t last. Feelings always leave. And that’s a good thing. That’s how you cope with feelings — your own, or another’s. Feelings are not necessarily facts. Feelings can have little, none or total objective validity. But even when feelings … Continue reading
Hurting the ones you love makes no sense. People worthy of your time and presence are worthy of your respect. You should treat them the best. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get … Continue reading
I am so sick of studies on “what women want” or “what men want”. The premise of such a study is that men and women want fundamentally different things. How true is that? What scientific basis is there for taking … Continue reading
People compliment my articles in one of two ways. One, “What a great article! Thank you for putting into words what I thought but could not say.” Two, through calling me names without attempting to persuade me where I was … Continue reading
I don’t wish to be unkind. But facts are facts. A victim is someone who has something bad happen to him, totally against his will and without any say or control in the matter. Suicide does not “happen” to someone. … Continue reading
In the wake of fashion icon Kate Spade’s suicide, people are saying, “How could it happen? She owned her industry. She was an icon. She had everything to live for, didn’t she?” Obviously not. If you truly believe you have … Continue reading
What causes self-righteousness? And what’s the difference between self-righteousness and authentic confidence or certainty? Self-righteousness comes from a psychological place of fear. Authentic certainty comes from serenity. When people are self-righteous, they often feel attacked. It’s like they’re attacking you … Continue reading
Dimitrious Pagourtzis, the Santa Fe High School shooter, appears to be “disoriented,” and his mood varies from “very emotional,” to “weirdly nonemotional”, according to his lawyers. Why do you always read this when a sociopathic killer is arrested and held? … Continue reading
The stronger you love, the stronger you hate. It’s inevitable. It’s logical. It’s psychologically necessary. You love what you value. You love a person. You love your child. You love your pet. You love your home, your car, or whatever … Continue reading
A motorist suspected of killing 10 people by driving a van down a sidewalk in Toronto is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Canadian police have been looking for a motive behind Monday’s attack that also injured 15 others. Toronto … Continue reading