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Relationships
Love Ain't Easy

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on March 21, 2018

Why aren't relationships easier? There is a biological reason.

Why aren't relationships easier? There is a biological reason.

Mating
Dating Made Not-So-Simple

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on February 27, 2018

Why do people continue to choose the wrong partners?

Why do people continue to choose the wrong partners?

Mating
Dating Made Simple

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on January 15, 2018

A new way to look at relationships is simple, and profound.

A new way to look at relationships is simple, and profound.

Spirituality
Tis The Season

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on November 16, 2017

If you aren't looking forward to this holiday season, you aren't alone.

If you aren't looking forward to this holiday season, you aren't alone.

Health
Understanding Myths About Mistakes

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on September 22, 2017

Have you ever beaten yourself up for a mistake? There's a better strategy.

Have you ever beaten yourself up for a mistake? There's a better strategy.

Relationships
The Hero's Journey

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on August 18, 2017

Can you take the pain out of painful relationships?

Can you take the pain out of painful relationships?

Attention
The Hero's Journey

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on July 13, 2017

A path to a peaceful heart can be yours.

A path to a peaceful heart can be yours.

Anger
It's Not My Fault!

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on June 25, 2017

How to resolve conflict in a healthy way.

How to resolve conflict in a healthy way.

Relationships
The Power of Curiosity Part 2

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on May 19, 2017

Why is it so hard for us to listen to others with opposing points of view?

Why is it so hard for us to listen to others with opposing points of view?

Trust
The Power of Curiosity

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on April 19, 2017

Are you truly curious? How to remain calm when someone's opinion is difficult to understand.

Are you truly curious? How to remain calm when someone's opinion is difficult to understand.

Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on February 14, 2017

The biggest challenge in relationships -- with ourselves and others

The biggest challenge in relationships -- with ourselves and others

Attention
Why We All Just Need a Little Attention

Robert J Maurer Ph.D. on November 18, 2016

Attention is an essential component for our physical health, and it is crucial to all of our closest relationships.

Attention is an essential component for our physical health, and it is crucial to all of our closest relationships.