Fulfillment at Any Age

Guilt

Is There an Upside to Guilt?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on June 9, 2026

When you’ve done something you regret, you might try to pretend that it wasn’t your fault. New research on guilt and shame shows why this isn’t such a good idea.

When you’ve done something you regret, you might try to pretend that it wasn’t your fault. New research on guilt and shame shows why this isn’t such a good idea.

Relationships

Does Your Partner Make You a Better Person?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on June 6, 2026

When you think about self-improvement, you probably focus on ways to change yourself. New research shows how change can come about by finding the right relationship.

When you think about self-improvement, you probably focus on ways to change yourself. New research shows how change can come about by finding the right relationship.

Boredom

Unlock the Secrets of Relational Communication

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on June 2, 2026

Getting stuck in a boring conversation can become a mind-numbing experience. Make sure you don’t become the bore with these 2 secret weapons that can spice up your communication.

Getting stuck in a boring conversation can become a mind-numbing experience. Make sure you don’t become the bore with these 2 secret weapons that can spice up your communication.

Motivation

Which of the Five Motivational Profiles Best Describes You?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 30, 2026

Learn which of the five hidden motive patterns best fits your personality from new research taking a whole person approach to understanding the psychology of motivation.

Learn which of the five hidden motive patterns best fits your personality from new research taking a whole person approach to understanding the psychology of motivation.

Motivation

Hating What You Do Doesn’t Have to Destroy Your Soul

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 26, 2026

When life hands you a job to do that you utterly detest, new research shows that it doesn’t take long for your sense of self to suffer. But you can fix the problem.

When life hands you a job to do that you utterly detest, new research shows that it doesn’t take long for your sense of self to suffer. But you can fix the problem.

Emotions

The Surprising Science of the Smile

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 23, 2026

Mimicry, personality judgment, and more.

Mimicry, personality judgment, and more.

Narcissism

How Narcissists Really Feel About Themselves

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 19, 2026

The challenges of lacking a realistic sense of self-worth.

The challenges of lacking a realistic sense of self-worth.

Resilience

Even if a Partner Can't Handle the Truth, Tell Them

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 16, 2026

Egoistic lies don't benefit relationships.

Egoistic lies don't benefit relationships.

Personality

Why You'll Probably Get Better as You Get Older

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 12, 2026

Look forward to a positive personality trajectory.

Look forward to a positive personality trajectory.

Jealousy

12 Things Jealous People Think

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 9, 2026

5. "Things are going well. That doesn’t mean I can trust them."

5. "Things are going well. That doesn’t mean I can trust them."

Persuasion

How to Get to “Yes” With Someone Who Won’t Listen to You

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 5, 2026

People are often on opposite sides of a position, staking in their stances, even if these cause harm. New research shows how to jump over the divide and leave the conflict behind.

People are often on opposite sides of a position, staking in their stances, even if these cause harm. New research shows how to jump over the divide and leave the conflict behind.

Conscientiousness

Is It Possible for Someone to Be Too Good?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 2, 2026

The inner life of the well-regulated.

The inner life of the well-regulated.

Nostalgia

5 Reasons We Long for the Past

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 28, 2026

Being drawn to your past experiences is a common aspect of everyday life. A new comprehensive study shows the five principles that make nostalgia so powerful.

Being drawn to your past experiences is a common aspect of everyday life. A new comprehensive study shows the five principles that make nostalgia so powerful.

Neuroticism

Why the Most Neurotic People Tend to Stay That Way

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 25, 2026

Recognizing the trait is an important first step.

Recognizing the trait is an important first step.

Narcissism

When Failure Is Imminent, What Happens to the Narcissist?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 21, 2026

It’s never easy to accept failure. Narcissists and those who seek self-protection are especially likely to suffer, according to new research on what's called "the ego's bodyguard."

It’s never easy to accept failure. Narcissists and those who seek self-protection are especially likely to suffer, according to new research on what's called "the ego's bodyguard."

Personality

Why Some People Just Can't Seem to Fit In

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 18, 2026

A mismatch with their surroundings can be painful for introverts.

A mismatch with their surroundings can be painful for introverts.

Identity

Bridging the Gap from Here to Your Future Self

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 14, 2026

The sense of self people develop is based on a cohesive tracing from the past to the present. New research shows the value of using the future to chart your future self.

The sense of self people develop is based on a cohesive tracing from the past to the present. New research shows the value of using the future to chart your future self.

Relationships

The 3 Keys to Understanding a Romantic Partner

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 11, 2026

2. What are their friendships like?

2. What are their friendships like?

Sleep

To Exercise, Perhaps to Dream (Better?)

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 8, 2026

An inability to get to sleep or stay asleep once in bed can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. A new study shows a surprising way to break this cycle.

An inability to get to sleep or stay asleep once in bed can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. A new study shows a surprising way to break this cycle.

Psychopathy

The Psychopath as Punisher

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 4, 2026

Anyone should be willing to help anyone who’s stuck in a life-threatening situation. New research on moral dilemmas shows this doesn’t include psychopaths.

Anyone should be willing to help anyone who’s stuck in a life-threatening situation. New research on moral dilemmas shows this doesn’t include psychopaths.