Abstract Valentine's Day represents a culturally significant moment that can generate social pressure and unrealistic expectations in romantic relationships. This article examines how performative expectations, fueled by idealized romantic narratives, can negatively influence the quality of intimate relationships. Through the analysis of attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969), love languages (Chapman, 1992), and empirical research on couple dynamics (Gottman & Silver, 1999), it is

Abstract Parental language represents one of the most influential factors in children's psychological, emotional, and cognitive development. This article reviews the scientific evidence on the impact of parental verbal communication on children's and adolescents' identity formation, self-esteem, and cognitive abilities. Through an analysis of recent literature in developmental psychology, neuroscience, and attachment theory, it emerges that parental words do not constitute si

Article written in collaboration with @martinaorlando_psicologa Introduction: Why do we react like this? Understanding your emotional reactions is one of the most complex challenges in everyday life. Many people experience moments of hyperactivation or hyposatisfaction without being able to explain what "triggered” that response. In psychology, two theoretical and practical tools prove particularly useful for giving order to what happens inside us: the ABC model , initially p

Article written in collaboration with  @VIVI.INSIGHT Introduction The question “Who am I?” has traversed the history of philosophy and psychology, assuming different meanings depending on the theoretical frameworks employed. Within psychodynamic approaches, and particularly in Carl Gustav Jung’s analytical psychology, identity is not conceived as a simple and immediately accessible unity. Instead, the psyche is understood as a complex, stratified, and dynamic structure in whi

Article written in collaboration with @ martinaorlando_psicologa Introduction Emotional regulation represents one of the most central skills for psychological well-being. Over the past few decades, several neuroscientific models have helped clarify how humans manage stress, emotions, and relationships. Among these, the Window of Tolerance is today one of the most used concepts in contemporary psychotherapy to explain how the nervous system works in conditions of equilibrium o

Article written in collaboration with   @psicoatelierpordenone Defining Procrastination Beyond Common Misconceptions Procrastination is commonly defined as the intentional delay of a planned course of action despite awareness that this delay will lead to negative consequences (Steel, 2007). This definition is particularly important because it distinguishes procrastination from simple time management difficulties or the need to reorganize priorities. Procrastination, in fact,

Article written in collaboration with @GIULIAMATO.PSICOLOGA The contribution of the Palo Alto School and, in particular, Paul Watzlawick, Janet H. Beavin, and Don D. Jackson, represented a turning point in the study of human communication. With the publication of Pragmatics of Human Communication (Watzlawick, Beavin, & Jackson, 1967), communication is observed not only as the transmission of content, but as a circular, complex and decisive process for the construction of rela

Article written in collaboration with: @inpsycheveritas_ Introduction Cognitive dissonance is a fundamental concept in social psychology, introduced by Leon Festinger in 1957. It describes the psychological discomfort that arises when our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors are not consistent with one another. This phenomenon is not limited to major life decisions; it also manifests in everyday choices, such as time management or eating habits (Festinger, 1957; Cooper, 2019). Un