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Why some relationships work—and others don't

Relationships
If You Need a Relationship Boost, Try This Simple Exercise

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on June 30, 2023

Even the best relationships can use a boost sometimes. Try an experiment for the weekend—switch your focus to looking for the good in your relationship and see what happens.

Even the best relationships can use a boost sometimes. Try an experiment for the weekend—switch your focus to looking for the good in your relationship and see what happens.

Relationships
3 Behaviors That Form Relationships

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on June 29, 2023

Why do we click with some people and not others? Why do some social interactions turn into friendships and romantic relationships, and others do not?

Why do we click with some people and not others? Why do some social interactions turn into friendships and romantic relationships, and others do not?

Attention
Are You Addicted to Distraction? Smartphones Make It Easy

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on March 31, 2023

Personal Perspective: Do you check your phone while watching a movie or walking down the street? If so, you are not alone. Our phones are designed to be distracting and addictive.

Personal Perspective: Do you check your phone while watching a movie or walking down the street? If so, you are not alone. Our phones are designed to be distracting and addictive.

Sleep
Music Could Help You Sleep Better

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on March 30, 2023

Music has the power to move us, but does it have the power to help us sleep better? According to recent research, it does.

Music has the power to move us, but does it have the power to help us sleep better? According to recent research, it does.

Gratitude
Why I Finally Started Applying Gratitude Research to My Life

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on March 29, 2023

After teaching my students about the benefits of gratitude, I give them an optional assignment: Write a letter of gratitude. How many do you think completed the assignment?

After teaching my students about the benefits of gratitude, I give them an optional assignment: Write a letter of gratitude. How many do you think completed the assignment?

Fear
Do You Have a Fear of Being Single?

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on December 28, 2022

Despite rising levels of singlehood in America (about a third of adults are single), some people still fear being single, and this fear may shape their relationship choices.

Despite rising levels of singlehood in America (about a third of adults are single), some people still fear being single, and this fear may shape their relationship choices.

Relationships
3 Facts About Consensual Non-Monogamy

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on December 27, 2022

Polyamory, monogamish, open relationships, and consensually non-monogamous relationships are gaining attention from the public and researchers. So, what are they?

Polyamory, monogamish, open relationships, and consensually non-monogamous relationships are gaining attention from the public and researchers. So, what are they?

Friends
Why You Should Reach Out to Old Friends Now

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on September 24, 2022

Have an old friend you haven't talked to in a while? New research suggests they might appreciate you reaching out more than you think.

Have an old friend you haven't talked to in a while? New research suggests they might appreciate you reaching out more than you think.

Beauty
A New Way to Make Life More Meaningful

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on June 29, 2022

Feeling that your life is meaningful can be deeply satisfying, but it's not always easy to achieve. New research suggests we may need to stop and appreciate the moment.

Feeling that your life is meaningful can be deeply satisfying, but it's not always easy to achieve. New research suggests we may need to stop and appreciate the moment.

Relationships
3 Relationship Strategies to Try Right Now

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on June 27, 2022

Could your relationship use a boost? I have been studying relationships for over 20 years and still find myself using these three strategies to help me reset.

Could your relationship use a boost? I have been studying relationships for over 20 years and still find myself using these three strategies to help me reset.

Relationships
In Relationships, the Little Moments Matter

Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on March 31, 2022

Each day the people in your life make small "emotional bids" for your attention. How often do you brush them off, and what does that mean for your relationships?

Each day the people in your life make small "emotional bids" for your attention. How often do you brush them off, and what does that mean for your relationships?