Attention-seeking behavior is everywhere, and almost all of us have witnessed it at one time or another. You might be familiar with the friend who seems to way too much time on social media, ...

Recently, I rounded up some of the worst cases of "main character syndrome" people have ever witnessed. In the comments, the BuzzFeed Community shared even more examples of egregious and embarrassing ...

I’m not here to wag my finger and declare that attention-seeking is bad. Let’s be real—every one of us has had moments where we’ve sought the spotlight. I’ve had mine, and honestly, looking back at ...

Although attention-seeking behaviors often stem from internal discomfort and personal insecurities, a 2025 study argues that they can have “ripple effects” on the social dynamics of a group setting, ...

If your little one has ever caught you off guard by dropping a verbal bomb or your young child struggles with separation anxiety, you’re certainly not alone. It’s important for parents to recognize ...

Marina, a six-year-old girl, interrupts her mother repeatedly during our session, trying to get Mom to look at the family portrait she has drawn on the whiteboard. Her mother tells Marina to wait a ...