informal. : to carefully watch (someone or something) in order to learn what that person or thing is doing.
They see you and all others as objects. The narcissist may still see you as their object, even if you've made it clear that you are done. When they watch you, in their mind, they are keeping tabs on their property.
Example sentences
— She took out a restraining order on her ex-boyfriend because he was keeping tabs on everything she was doing and everywhere she was going. — You really need to keep tabs on your children's online activity. It's scary out there. — Do you suspect your spouse is cheating on you?
Keeping Tabs On Your Whereabouts
"If he or she is checking your phone, accusing you of cheating or flirting, or is demanding to know your whereabouts, it is time to have a serious conversation about what is really going on," psychologist, image consultant and dating expert Dr. Jennifer Rhodes tells Bustle.
Ignoring your partner's boundaries, and abusing, controlling or manipulating him or her (including people-pleasing or rescuing) are signs of addiction. Using sex or a relationship to cope with emptiness, depression, anger, shame, or anxiety is a sign of addiction.
Types of Tab Stops
Center Tab – text is centered in the middle of the tab stop. Right Tab – text is aligned to the right of the tab stop. Decimal Tab – numbers are aligned by their decimal points. Bar Tab – inserts a vertical line (bar) into a line of text.
According to Ellen Scott of Metro, it's a sort of multi-tasking called “task switching.” When we task switch, it's like “protection against boredom,” says Metro. We use multiple tabs to satiate all our different needs and whims, from everything like our more productive, work life to our need for fun.
Browser tabs allow you to have multiple web pages at the same time, without juggling multiple windows on your desktop. Each open web page will appear as a “tab” at the top of your web browser window. You can click the tabs to switch between your open web pages.
Show them you're a prize.
To keep them hooked, remind the narcissist that you're high value. Maybe you have a high-status job, a large social circle, or a talent that makes you sought after. If they're always thinking what a catch you are, they'll be obsessed with keeping you.
Narcissistic rage is common for those with NPD as they grow increasingly angry with any display of vulnerability. This anger can be triggered when they are “called out,” their image has been damaged, or their shortcomings or wrongdoings are highlighted.
According to a recent study from Carnegie Mellon University, 30% of participants agreed to having a “tab hoarding problem.” Some people argue that tab hoarding is a shield against boredom – the need to have many stimuli available.
While the average was 5 to 10 open tabs and 1 to 3 open windows at one time, the full range included one person with less than three open and another with about 400.
keep a tab on. US. Informal. to keep a check on; follow or watch every move of. See full dictionary entry for tab.
Having too many tabs open takes up valuable system resources, which means your computer has to work harder. This can lead to slower performance and decreased battery life.
Each tab open in your web browser is consuming some amount of your system's memory. That means the more tabs you open, the more RAM your browser will consume. Too many tabs can make things run slower or even cause your system to crash.
Tabs enable quick access to content
By placing frequently used features or content within tabs, users can access them quickly and easily without the need to navigate through multiple screens or menus. This can help to improve the overall efficiency of the user interface and make it more convenient for users.
Ditch tabs whenever you need to create a unified experience. If it makes sense for information to be grouped on one long page that encourages scrolling, then going without them is best. Skips tabs when: It's more powerful to see related content grouped together.
It is usually located below the Quick Access Toolbar and the Title Bar and it comprises seven tabs; Home, Insert, Page layout, References, Mailing, Review and the View tab. Each tab has a specific group of related commands which give you quick access to the commonly used commands that you need to complete a task.
Physical stance, or posture, can show signs of dominance, and men frequently use poses that display this message. For instance, standing with hands on your hips takes up more space and asserts dominance over an area. Another way is how men sit. Consider the difference between how men cross their legs versus women.
A dominant personality involves traits like proactivity, assertiveness, and often, extroversion. Agression and manipulation are also possible. That assertive co-worker pushing you to your limits might be a team asset and goal-oriented, but a dominant personality could be challenging to handle.
Make eye contact, skip the small talk, and don't ramble. Speak confidently and don't back down. To prevent arguments, avoid making generalizations and support your assertions with evidence. If the dominant person tries to interrupt or talk over you, put a stop to it immediately.