Highly intelligent people often display social behaviors others misinterpret—from avoiding drama to preferring silence. These ...

Truly self-aware people tend to do two things incredibly well, according to clinical psychologist Melanie A. McNally: they acknowledge their emotions, feelings, and behaviors, while also regulating ...

In this video—part 1 of 2 videos—Valuska discussed hissing, one of the most common feline behaviors, including misconceptions and what it really means. The second part of this discussion will address ...

Part 1 of this video discussed tail wagging, one of the most common canine behaviors, and how to interpret it. 1 In this video, Valuska discusses other common canine behaviors that may be interpreted ...

Condescending people — those who talk down to you or make you feel “less than” — can be some of the hardest people to cut out of your life. Knowing what constitutes condescending behavior is the first ...

It can be difficult to tell whether someone likes you. It can be even more challenging to figure out exactly how and why they are interested in you. Are they just looking for a bit of company? Are ...

Sometimes, the smallest moment can make the biggest difference. Here are three subtle ways couples can grow together in relationships and stay deeply connected long-term. We often associate “growth” ...

Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...

Traveling is frustrating enough already, but add in these rude travel behaviors and your day just went from bad to worse. Are ...

Imagine your boss says, “Can you step into my office? I need to talk with you.” Immediately, your senses go into overdrive, trying to mine her tone of voice and unconscious behaviors for clues to her ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

Prosocial behaviors are voluntary actions intended to help others. Children display prosocial behavior when they share toys, comfort someone who is sad, or work together to complete a task. Share on ...