Charismatic people tend to report higher desire and sexual satisfaction in their romantic relationships; a new study suggests there may be a key reason why.
Charismatic people tend to report higher desire and sexual satisfaction in their romantic relationships; a new study suggests there may be a key reason why.
Thanks to our smartphones, we're constantly connected to each other. But this may create pressure to engage in a new, subtle, type of dishonesty: The Butler Lie.
Thanks to our smartphones, we're constantly connected to each other. But this may create pressure to engage in a new, subtle, type of dishonesty: The Butler Lie.
Even when it's clear that an intimate relationship isn't working or is downright awful, our tendency is often to stay. Here's a look at the habits of mind that keep us stuck and unhappy.
Even when it's clear that an intimate relationship isn't working or is downright awful, our tendency is often to stay. Here's a look at the habits of mind that keep us stuck and unhappy.
Since we tend to find what we're looking for, we need to look for the right things. Our mental health and the lives of others depend upon our paying careful attention.
Since we tend to find what we're looking for, we need to look for the right things. Our mental health and the lives of others depend upon our paying careful attention.
The anti-vax movement, as it relates to resistance to the Covid-19 vaccine, can be understood as a form of "foolish action." Four factors explain the problem and how to overcome it.
The anti-vax movement, as it relates to resistance to the Covid-19 vaccine, can be understood as a form of "foolish action." Four factors explain the problem and how to overcome it.
Understanding the possible side effects of antidepressants—including some they may not expect—can help people make more informed choices about whether or not to take these medications.
Understanding the possible side effects of antidepressants—including some they may not expect—can help people make more informed choices about whether or not to take these medications.
Narcissists have a potent arsenal of tactics to make you feel small and unworthy. Here's how to recognize eight of their most manipulative tactics so that you can protect yourself.
Narcissists have a potent arsenal of tactics to make you feel small and unworthy. Here's how to recognize eight of their most manipulative tactics so that you can protect yourself.
The phrase “in your feelings” is often reserved for describing something negative. But what are we really trying to say—and why is it so important to be clear?
The phrase “in your feelings” is often reserved for describing something negative. But what are we really trying to say—and why is it so important to be clear?
Have you wondered why companies are forcing employees back to the office in spite of the Delta surge? Mental blind spots are causing leaders' wishful thinking and poor decisions.
Have you wondered why companies are forcing employees back to the office in spite of the Delta surge? Mental blind spots are causing leaders' wishful thinking and poor decisions.
Are you starting to notice the impact of your trauma? Consider these questions to see if you're minimizing the impact and if it is time to begin trauma therapy.
Are you starting to notice the impact of your trauma? Consider these questions to see if you're minimizing the impact and if it is time to begin trauma therapy.
The term “boomer,” which was once admired (much like “American”), is now deemed toxic, making it somewhat embarrassing to be a member of the generation.
The term “boomer,” which was once admired (much like “American”), is now deemed toxic, making it somewhat embarrassing to be a member of the generation.
Inactivity is a public health crisis that affects men, women, and children. During middle childhood, staying active may be especially important for boys' psychological resilience.
Inactivity is a public health crisis that affects men, women, and children. During middle childhood, staying active may be especially important for boys' psychological resilience.
Making bad choices that make you more unhappy do not mean that you want to be unhappy. You might simply be stuck in negativity—and you can learn how to emerge from this darkness.
Making bad choices that make you more unhappy do not mean that you want to be unhappy. You might simply be stuck in negativity—and you can learn how to emerge from this darkness.
Allegations of suppressed information prompted comparisons between social media and tobacco companies, but, even if true, would this tell us anything we did not know already?
Allegations of suppressed information prompted comparisons between social media and tobacco companies, but, even if true, would this tell us anything we did not know already?
When conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxxers, and climate science deniers claim to be brave truth-tellers and skeptics, how do we distinguish that from genuine skepticism?
When conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxxers, and climate science deniers claim to be brave truth-tellers and skeptics, how do we distinguish that from genuine skepticism?
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