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Nando Pelusi

Parents and Children in Conflict
Unconditional love in parent-child relationships may not be naturally wired in humans.
Dealing with Difficult People
When dealing with difficult people, our immediate urge is to jump to our own defense. Today, there are smarter moves to make when dealing with a tyrant.
Injustice Collecting
You can't let go of a grudge, says Nando Pelusi, Ph.D., because there are deep-seated emotional payoffs.
The Right Way to Rock the Boat
Once upon a time, being assertive meant asking for trouble; today, you most likely need to stop worrying what the neighbors think.
Jealousy: A Voice of Possessiveness Past
Jealousy evolved as a shrill emotional alarm. Today, we can quiet the blaring siren, because we understand its purpose.
Gambling: The Pipe Dream Payoff
Why high rollers think they'll hit it big. Nando Pelusi, Ph.D., says we'd bet the farm for a shot at the jackpot.
Final Analysis: Robert Schimmel on Sex and Survival
Having the right attitude when living with cancer can work wonders.
Abortion and the Emotions It Brings
How one reacts to an abortion will depend on temperament.
Forgive and Forget
Learning by trial and error. Stop blaming yourself for your mistakes.
Fighting Over Nothing
Being aware of the circumstances that trigger an argument can help couples understand why they bicker.
Neanderthink: No Shame on You
You're built to judge your behavior critically, says Nando Pelusi, Ph.D., but don't let the evaluation spill onto your whole sense of self.
Fitting In Not Out
When a child doesn't fit in a new neighborhood and school.
Quit Lying
Lying to avoid confrontation only hurts you in the long run.
Neanderthink: An Outsize Appetite, Courtesy of Evolution
Because our bodies and brains are sculpted for scarcity it takes a lot of self-control to eat well amid plenty.
Body Image at Age 6
Too concerned about appearance at too young an age.
Not Left Behind
Putting abandonment issues behind you with the right therapist.
Neanderthink: The Ups and Downs of Ambition
You can get stronger when defeated if you learn to feel bad without feeling like all is lost.
The Picky Eater
How to change your attitude about healthy food and fight obesity.
Advice: Men at Midlife
The midlife crisis can entail buying a Corvette or having an affair.
Advice: College Life with Asperger's
Learning social skills and gaining emotional insight can help.

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