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May 2007
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Intuition really does come from the gut. It's also a kind of matching game based on experience. There are times when trusting your gut is the smartest move—and times you'd better think twice.
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Once upon a time, people kept secrets. Today's tell-all bloggers and MySpace denizens have made the notion of a guarded personal life feel obsolete. What effect does such exposure have on the psyche?
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In an era of bitter divorce battles, parents often use children as hammers to bash each other, manipulating not only the legal system but also their children's affections. Can a broken parent-child bond be restored?
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Optimism as you know it isn't always the best medicine. In the new view, behavior trumps positive outlook. Why a healthy mentality paints the world in light and shadow.
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Whom you are most attracted to reflects the biology of your brain as much as the heat of your heart. And it may not have to do with us—it's all about the kids.
More from this issue
Advice: Ups and Downs of Fun
When friends don't share the same penchant for fun.
by Hara Estroff Marano
Allergies: Sneezy, Meet Grumpy
The worst of your allergy symptoms could be in your head.
by Stephanie Guzowski
PT Bookshelf
Books on self-justification, net dating, and parenting.
by Chuck Leddy,Marissa Kristal,Jessica Park
House Divided: Hate Thy Father
In an era of epic divorce battles, parents increasingly use kids to bash each other. Can a broken parent-child bond be restored?
by Mark Teich
Beauty Beat: Brighter Teeth, Better Life?
How to get whiter teeth and higher self-esteem.
by Marissa Kristal
The Decline and Fall of the Private Self
No more secrets. What does self-disclosure do to your psyche?
by Carlin Flora
Body of Evidence: Living Longer Better
Seven tips that will add years to your life.
by Hara Estroff Marano
Field Guide to the Materialist: She's Gotta Have It
For some people, stuff reigns and to shop is to be.
by Amy Rosenberg
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