Is there a specific term/genre that defines bloggers such as Gala Darling, Nubby Twiglet, Queen Gilda, Doe Deere, This is Star, and Agent Lover? Has anyone tracked this? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2008 - 4 answers

followup to this question: how does one create and develop a persona? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Which causes or ideas have become more about the messenger than the message? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 21 answers

How do I build a stronger personality? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 12 answers

I am interested in taking psychometric assessments - specifically for use in Career Development. I would like to hear about experiences with specific psychometric instruments for this purpose. Which test is best? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I tell my work partner that I am transferring away to a new location solely because of our toxic relationship? (semi-long explanation to follow) [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 28 answers

I've been putting off this post for fear of not getting everything across, I almost completely lack confidence and a sense of identity. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 20 answers

Help me read people better. What are some ways that you can locate certain personality types or backgrounds based on body language and interaction with the environment? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 31 answers

What are some audacious things that people have done to convince someone of their goal/cause/opinion or change their mind - and succeed? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 17 answers

How difficult would it be to either build a GPS with a little bit of a personality, who is disappointed with you when you make wrong turns, or to mod existing GPS units to have a hint of a personality? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 32 answers

Famous examples of personality disorders? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 33 answers

I'm going to be teaching less-than-enthusiastic students; help me keep their respect and attention. [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 18 answers

What are some examples of actors "playing themselves" (not someone purposefully featured as themselves, but someone whose personality is so powerful that it overwhelms the character he/she is supposed to be playing)? For instance, some people say that no matter what movie he's in, Jack Nicholson always plays "Jack Nicholson." Other people say the same for Robert DeNiro or Clint Eastwood. I'm looking for some actors and roles that are the embodiment of this notion.
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 119 answers

Visiting Duluth, MN. Any ideas for someplace unique to visit? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 12 answers

What's wrong with my girlfriend? I've recently become aware of what seems to be self-obsession and a nasty mean streak. [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 74 answers

Psychology: is there a term for someone who can't define himself -- who has a hard time saying "I'm an X person" or "I'm a Y person"? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 40 answers

Iowa & mental health: What can someone do if they're threatened with being admitted for psychiatric reasons against their will? What happens? Does it really only take two other people signing a document? Is threatening someone with this a crime? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 18 answers

We're thinking of adopting a particular kitten who we visited today. She's living with her littermates in a good home environment, but they didn't seem too interested in being handled. Is it realistic to expect that a kitten in this situation would approach us, or at least enjoy being handled when we approach her? Or do they tend not to until they're away from their littermates? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2007 - 14 answers

Is it a horrible idea to date outside the personality type you're most attracted to? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 31 answers

What this that website that has a semi-personality test based on logo recognition? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Help a teenager make the most of his summer [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2007 - 35 answers

Just got a new (used) car! Looking for suggestions on ways to "make it my own." What's the first thing you do to a new car? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 30 answers

Any recommendations for a really great career counselor, particularly one familiar with careers at least tangentially related to the law? I'm looking for someone who can really help me evaluate my strengths, personality, interests, and values and who has extensive familiarity with a wide variety of careers -- someone who can help me find my passion in life.
posted on May 17, 2007 - 3 answers

Why does eHarmony think I am destined for a life of loneliness? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 39 answers

What assumptions can generally be made about a person or potential partner based on their treatment of others? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 32 answers

What are the best scholarly books and articles in any field that would bear on how you might rapidly assess a person and predict aspects of his or her behavior based on various easily (not *necessarily* instantly) ascertainable characteristics (demographic information, body language, speaking patterns, ethnicity, education, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 12 answers

Why is Bill Clinton viewed as an inspiration to the world, whereas many other international politicians struggle to find the qualities that unite people? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2007 - 33 answers

I've heard it said that the reason we don't like certain people is because they display certain traits in OURSELVES that we don't like. Do you find this to be true? Where does this theory come from? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2007 - 22 answers

"Therefore a gentleman sends a man to a distant mission in order to test his loyalty..." What are some modern ways in which to discover others' true character? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 43 answers

What are some possible career paths or jobs suitable for a helpful, problem-solving, researching, decision-making, disorganized, short-attention-spanned recent college grad? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 18 answers

I normally dress preppy but was recently told that it doesn't match my personality which is antisocial. People tell me I act like the person that should have lots of tattoos and dress like the lead singer of a modern rock band, but I dont like that style, any suggestions on stores or styles of dress that will fit my personality? links to pictures etc
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 31 answers

Are there any famous Iranian males who are well known among non-Iranians in the west (especially the USA)? Any kind of celebrity will do: actors, musicians, artists, authors, or other kinds of TV personalities like newscasters. [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 43 answers

Do opposites really attract? And if so, why? What is it about opposites, specifically personality types, that makes some relationships click? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2006 - 22 answers

Help me get out, meet people, and experience life! I don't know how to relax enough to have fun when meeting new people or trying something new. [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2006 - 7 answers

What is a typical excellent grad student like as a person? I'm not interested in grades/GRE scores. My concern is with character, personality, work ethic. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 26 answers

What are your favorite subtle questions to ask, while in the early stages of dating, that'll help reveal some insight into the real personality of your potential S.O.? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2006 - 50 answers

First date: I'm going to call the nice young lady I met during jury duty and I have a couple dating questions. I like to think I'm nice but I'm not flirtatious or otherwise outgoing. I think I'll come across as uninterested on the date (and I'm afraid that I already have in our previous contact). [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2006 - 21 answers

I need recommendations on good "personality" jobs. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2006 - 12 answers

I need to find a lengthy list of English-language personality traits. Allport and Odbert's 1936 list would be awesome, and a searchable text version (meaning, not a scanned book) would be even better. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2005 - 6 answers

I am engaged to a wonderful woman who has some mental problems. She's willing to get help, but needs my assistance to make it happen. [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2005 - 61 answers

What do you want to be when you grow up? How are you working to be that person? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2005 - 9 answers

About a 2 years ago, I found a free 2-person compatibility test online which I took with my then-boyfriend. It gave us really detailed, pretty non-generic results with accurate, insightful comments. I seem to remember that there were charts and graphs that looked a bit like ennegrams or learning styles inventories. I've tried several times to use my best google-fu to find this test, but no luck-- only a bunch of crappy compatibility tests that didn't provide much insight. Any leads?
posted on Jun 22, 2005 - 8 answers

Has anyone had any success with treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder?
posted on Mar 17, 2005 - 6 answers

I am one of those people who will give you the shirt off their back. Problem is, sometimes it's a little chilly being half-nekkid in this damnable British weather... [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2005 - 31 answers

I'm moving into a line of work where I will have to talk to people more than usual, work with them on projects, and generally be fairly talkative and sociable. I have no trouble with my friends or people I know well, but sometimes, with new people, I clam up, or talk quickly in one long monotonous ramble - yet sometimes I'm fine. It's basically a lack of confidence in myself - how can I trick myself into feeling confident, or at least talking normally?
posted on Jan 24, 2005 - 17 answers