Hard, Cold Research

Relationships

4 Signs the Secret You’re Keeping Is Too Much of a Burden

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 27, 2023

Secret-keeping not only makes you anxious, but it makes you lonelier.

Secret-keeping not only makes you anxious, but it makes you lonelier.

Divorce

3 Lessons From Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's Divorce Fiasco

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 26, 2023

The end of a marriage is never easy. In the public eye, it's a downright circus.

The end of a marriage is never easy. In the public eye, it's a downright circus.

Relationships

3 False Beliefs About Relationships That Ruin Your Love Life

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 25, 2023

If we hold limiting beliefs, our relationships won't grow to their fullest potential.

If we hold limiting beliefs, our relationships won't grow to their fullest potential.

Environment

Why Maximalism and Cluttercore Can Rewire Your Mental Health

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 22, 2023

Those tired of the sterility of minimalism may find solace in the warmth of clutter.

Those tired of the sterility of minimalism may find solace in the warmth of clutter.

Infidelity

3 Signs That a Partner May Be a Serial Cheater

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 21, 2023

The "once a cheater, always a cheater" stereotype applies to these people.

The "once a cheater, always a cheater" stereotype applies to these people.

Marriage

Explaining the Sharp Rise in Empty Nest Divorces

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 20, 2023

Children are the glue binding many marriages, but what happens when they leave?

Children are the glue binding many marriages, but what happens when they leave?

Mindfulness

3 Conversational Landmines That Couples Should Navigate Carefully

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 19, 2023

When the talking phase gets deep, be mindful of these sensitive conversations.

When the talking phase gets deep, be mindful of these sensitive conversations.

Relationships

Why Some Couples Break Under the Weight of Sacrifices

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 18, 2023

Learning the delicate art of compromise can save your relationship.

Learning the delicate art of compromise can save your relationship.

Relationships

2 Ways to Reverse Your Romantic ‘Fawning Response'

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 17, 2023

Always bending over backwards for your partner may indicate deeper issues.

Always bending over backwards for your partner may indicate deeper issues.

Infidelity

Could These 10 Questions Predict Infidelity?

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 15, 2023

A new, research-backed scale attempts to predict if a partner will be unfaithful.

A new, research-backed scale attempts to predict if a partner will be unfaithful.

Psychology

How Myths of Mercury in Retrograde Can Affect Mental Health

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 14, 2023

The effects of astrology may be false. Those of psychology are not.

The effects of astrology may be false. Those of psychology are not.

Infidelity

Men and Women Define Emotional Cheating Differently

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 13, 2023

Emotional cheating is a puzzle made even more confusing because of gender.

Emotional cheating is a puzzle made even more confusing because of gender.

Anxiety

2 Proven Ways to Tame the Sunday Blues

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 10, 2023

Here's how to overcome the Sunday scaries, according to scientific research.

Here's how to overcome the Sunday scaries, according to scientific research.

Cognition

How to Tame Your Overthinking Habit

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 9, 2023

Daydreaming can be used to help with overthinking, but it is important to do it intentionally and focus on positive thoughts.

Daydreaming can be used to help with overthinking, but it is important to do it intentionally and focus on positive thoughts.

Relationships

3 Reasons You Are Afraid of Being Real With Your Partner

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 6, 2023

Authenticity in relationships is hard-earned but also immensely rewarding.

Authenticity in relationships is hard-earned but also immensely rewarding.

Media

Would You Like a Degree in Taylor Swift?

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 5, 2023

Here's why Taylor Swift's career may warrant its own social psychology course.

Here's why Taylor Swift's career may warrant its own social psychology course.

Relationships

3 Steps to Letting Go of a Parasocial Relationship

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 4, 2023

A love for the fictitious can lead you astray form real-life connections

A love for the fictitious can lead you astray form real-life connections

Relationships

What Kind of Love Lasts Longest?

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 3, 2023

Passionate love can burn out, but companionate love promises long-term warmth.

Passionate love can burn out, but companionate love promises long-term warmth.

Mating

3 Ways Dating Fatigue Is Secretly Ruining Your Love Life

Jourdan Travers LCSW on August 29, 2023

Unaddressed dating fatigue might lead to a loss of faith in the process.

Unaddressed dating fatigue might lead to a loss of faith in the process.

Relationships

Can You Really Find Your Soulmate or "Twin Flame"?

Jourdan Travers LCSW on August 27, 2023

3 reasons to ditch the fantasy and seek a long-term partner who truly fits you.

3 reasons to ditch the fantasy and seek a long-term partner who truly fits you.