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New Research Reveals How Casual Interactions With Strangers Can Reduce Loneliness
Researcher Taylor N. West—along with colleagues from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the University of South Carolina—explores micro-int...
Carleton University Professor Explains The Connection Between Goal Progress And Depression
Researchers Isabelle Leduc-Cummings, Marina Milyavskaya, Andrea Howard and Martin Drapeau explain the surprising link between goal-setting and depression.
4 Reasons Why Being 'Lovestruck' Is All-Consuming
Research reveals how being smitten with someone new can make our brains go haywire.
3 Phrases That You Need To Use More Often In Your Relationship
Language is unspeakably powerful. Here's how three phrases alone can change the trajectory of your relationship.
2 Ways The 'Flirting Paradox' Can Ruin A Relationship
Recent research reveals two ways that the 'flirting paradox,' a new discovery, puts relationships at risk.
2 Ways Neuroticism Can Lead To Divorce
Neuroticism: the single greatest personality predictor of divorce. Here's two ways high neuroticism can drive marriages to end.
4 Ways To Avoid Unintentional Gaslighting
It's easier than you think to gaslight someone without even realizing it. Here's how to avoid it.
5 Signs Your Relationship Is Functional, Yet Loveless
A 'functional but loveless' relationship may seem fine from the outside, but they host a variety of problems from within. Here's how.
3 Reasons Why Gen Z Is Getting A Bad Rap In The Workplace
Gen Z's are being fired from the workplace at an alarming rate. Here's why they've been dubbed (perhaps unfairly) the 'lazy generation.'
4 Ways To Prevent Your Child From Becoming A Bully
Is your child displaying 'bullying tendencies'? Here's how to nip them in the bud.
3 Ways To Counteract Your 'Self-Limiting Beliefs'
Here's three ways to work towards the success that you well and truly deserve—without sabotaging it.
2 Reasons Why A Narcissist Will Never Commit To A Relationship
To narcissists, the grass is always greener on the other side. Here's how this impacts their relationships.
3 Reasons Why You Need To Be Your Own Best Friend
You've heard about 'self-love,' but have you heard about 'self-friendship'? Here's why the former fails without the latter.
5 Things To Do If You're Experiencing 'Workplace Gaslighting'
Stuck in a toxic workplace environment? Here's how to regain control if you feel like you're being gaslit.
4 Influences Our Personalities Have On Our Sex Life
It may take two to tango, but our individual personalities still play an undeniably large role in the bedroom. Here's how.
3 Signs That Your Marriage Is Stronger Than You Think
The following three 'green flags' may seem menial, but they say more about your marriage than what you might think.
The 6 Most Common Excuses And Justifications For Infidelity
Research reveals the various ways that cheaters give grounds for their behavior.
3 Ways To Change Your Communication For A Stronger Marriage
Communication is the foundation of your marriage. Here's how to use it right.
3 Ways Relationships Can Fall Into A 'Negative Emotional Cycle'
For better or for worse, partners often mirror each other's emotions. Here's how it happens for the worse.
3 Common Mistakes We Make When Choosing Gifts For A Partner
If you want to give your partner something that they'll truly appreciate, consider these three common mistakes people make in gifting.
2 Key Characteristics Of A 'Machiavellian Personality'
These two traits are what lie at the core of a 'machiavellian personality.' Here's how they contribute to the cunning, manipulative nature of individuals wit...
How To Tell If You're Struggling With 'Executive Dysfunction'
Do basic tasks sometimes feel like climbing a mountain? You could be facing 'executive dysfunction.'
Are You 'Symbiosexual'? Here's How To Tell
If energy is more attractive to you than a person's physical features, then you may be a 'symbiosexual.' Here's how to know.
Is Your Cheese Pizza Giving You Nightmares? A Psychologist Explains
Research reveals the curious link between certain food groups and nightmares.