Nandini Maharaj March 13, 2024 You probably know someone whose voice goes up an octave whenever they’re talking to a baby or even a pet. Maybe they say things like …
How To Spot an Egotistical Personality—And Protect Yourself From It
Erica Sloan Chanel Vargas Updated March 26, 2024 Fun fact: Baby boomers, despite loving to blame all problems on millennials, were once known as the “me generation” for their self-involvement. But turns out, caring …
Is Premarital Counseling the Newest Wedding Planning Trend?
Couples therapy ahead of getting married is on the rise. By Shelby Wax Updated Mar. 29, 2024 08:00 AM There’s a standard series of activities that couples typically embark upon …
If you could, would you erase memories of your ex?
As Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind turns 20, we reflect on whether the sci-fi tech at the heart of the film could actually be the best post-breakup medicine BY …
When To Say “I Love You” — A Chaotic Relationship Milestone Timeline
BY SYEDA KHAULA SAAD | APRIL 10, 2024 Do you ever have those moments when you’re in a new relationship when things are going perfectly well, but in the back of your mind …
Contemplating Sex With an Ex? What Experts Want You to Consider First
By Nandini Maharaj Published on April 11, 2024 at 3:45 PM Breakup sex is one interesting way to approach closure. There are various reasons behind any breakup, but if sex isn’t …
‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’ May Be the Reason Why You’re Such a People-Pleasing Adult
Nandini Maharaj April 23, 2024 Being the oldest sibling comes with a lot of memorable firsts for you and your parents: the very first baby steps, the first name in …
Do You Actually Need Closure?
Stuck in WTF mode? Read this. By Sam Brodsky Shutterstock / Wondermind Your Tinder fling leaves you on read after your fourth date. Your job sends you an email with …
Is Your Partner Actually Terrible at Certain Chores and Tasks… Or Are They Weaponizing Their Incompetence?
Nandini Maharaj March 2, 2024 Photo: Getty Images/ halbergman For anyone who has lived with a partner, deciding how to share household responsibilities can be a chore on its own. …
4 myths about couples therapy—and the truth
Couples therapy doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. “When we shared with people we were looking to find a couples therapist, a lot of people said, ‘I didn’t know you …
Why Aren’t We Curious About the Things We Want to Be Curious About?
You’ve been clickbaited by your own brain. You can learn anything on the internet, so why do I so often learn things I don’t want to know? When I’m surfing …
What Is Solution-Focused Therapy?
Solution-focused therapy, also called solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), is a type of therapy that places far more importance on discussing solutions than problems (Berg, n.d.). Of course, you must discuss …
Coping With an Insecure Attachment Style
There is a substantial amount of research indicating that attachment patterns are set in early childhood and persist throughout our lives. An individual is either “secure” or has one of …
The Secret of Happy Relationships
Happy couples are those who are deeply intimate with each other. This means that they feel emotionally close, connected and valued. They respect and trust each other because they mutually …
In Search of Secure Attachment
Escaping the trap of push-and-pull relationships. Attachment styles are formed in childhood, when the early relationship between child and parent begins to take shape. Researchers have found that attachment patterns …
When a Dating Dare Leads to Months of Soul Searching
It had been a glorious first date, but for her there was a big problem: They were both of Asian descent. At 2 a.m., two blocks from Chinatown, Sarah ended …
How To Help Your Anxious Partner — And Yourself
Living with anxiety can be tough — your thoughts might race, you might dread tasks others find simple (like driving to work) and your worries might feel inescapable. But loving …
How Arousal Impacts Physiological Synchrony in Relationships
A team of researchers led by a member of the Colorado School of Public Health faculty at the Anschutz Medical Campus examined what type of social interaction is required for …
Parenthood and the Problem of Objectivity
Does a mother’s love obscure her objectivity? One would think that it must, almost by definition. Primal by nature, love for one’s children is far from the language of science. …
What Is the Dunning-Kruger Effect?
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. Essentially, low ability people do not …