Showing posts from May, 2024
Renowned couple's therapist David Schnarch once told a worried couple who feared they got married too soon, "What makes you think you're ever ready for marriage? Marriage prepares you for marriage!" Apply that …
Is your love life falling apart, and could it be your own doing? In 2021, researchers Raquel Peel and Nerina Caltabiano explored this concept by conducting interviews with therapists specializing in relationship issues and analy…
Feeling supported is crucial for a sense of security and closeness in any relationship. Yo u’ve likely heard this before: In a relationship, you need to work together as a team, as partners, as parents. But what does this really …
A guide to enhancing communication and strengthening connections with loved ones. As my daughters grow up, I find that getting them to spend time talking with me is quite a challenge. After all, short clips on YouTube and the la…
How comedy is helping veterans heal the "invisible wounds" of war. "S hould I end my life or enjoy a cup of coffee?" This quote, often misattributed to the French philosopher Albert Camus, effectively captures…
Have you ever gone on a few dates with someone, only to find the connection fades or they suddenly disappear without explanation? You might have noticed a trend: after a few weeks or months, they reappear, start chatting, and the…
Gaslighting can happen in unexpected places including your workplace. Wo rkplace gaslighting involves psychological tactics that cause someone to doubt their memory, perception, or reality. This can have serious impacts on the vi…
Ma ny of us have encountered manipulation in various forms, whether from a dominating figure at work, someone higher in social status, or even a once-admired acquaintance. Dealing with manipulative behavior can be daunting and co…
The generation that once feared their parents now finds themselves fearing their children. Ex perts are noting a significant rise in adult children cutting ties with their parents. A recent study found that 26% of young adults ar…
A recent study highlights the role of rare genetic variations in left-handedness. G lobally, most people are right-handed. On average, about 10% of people are left-handed. Despite over a century of research on the origins of left…
Using gold to fix broken objects can also help fix a relationship. Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art that offers a profound metaphor for understanding human relationships. Meaning "golden repair," Kintsugi involves me…
And if so, can we change how friendships evolve? Be st friends forever, it’s something many of us who grew up in the 90's would write on our hands with markers. Most people I knew had at least one BFF. We imagined each other …
Is it possible to feel more and less confident at the same time? As I approach my 40th birthday next year, I find myself inundated with targeted ads online, all promising to make me look younger, healthier, and more beautiful. I…