The Art of Closeness

Friends

5 Signs of a Couple Falling Into the Friend Zone

Kira Asatryan on February 5, 2018

Surprise! You can get friend-zoned after you’re already in a relationship. Learn the signs.

Motivation

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Relationship Goals Right Now

Kira Asatryan on February 1, 2018

Relationship goals may be a popular hashtag but it’s a counterproductive pursuit.

Relationships

The Surprising Key to Finding the Perfect Partner

Kira Asatryan on October 23, 2017

A simple envisioning exercise can help you find someone who wants you to be more yourself.

Loneliness

Feeling Lonely? Talk to a Woman

Kira Asatryan on July 2, 2017

Research suggests both men and women feel less lonely after talking to a woman.

Relationships

4 Ways to Figure Out If You're With the Right Person

Kira Asatryan on March 8, 2016

How do you know if someone is The One? It may be more straightforward than you think.

Marriage

Could Arranged Marriages Become a Trend?

Kira Asatryan on March 1, 2016

They’re a tempting alternative to dating, but arranged marriages don’t jibe with American values.

Relationships

Why Love Is Not the Cure for Loneliness

Kira Asatryan on February 19, 2016

Most of us believe love is the best feeling in the world. But is it really your free ride out of loneliness?

Relationships

Is It Possible to Make Yourself Love Someone Less?

Kira Asatryan on February 16, 2016

When a romance isn’t working out... can you just disengage? If so, how?

Loneliness

Loneliness Has an Antidote You May Not Have Thought Of

Kira Asatryan on February 10, 2016

Make more friends? Nope. Improve social skills? Nope. The secret to overcoming loneliness is something you’ve never heard of.

Anxiety

What to Do When You Feel Someone Pulling Away

Kira Asatryan on February 9, 2016

The pain of a partner pulling away is real. Here’s how to maintain your sanity.

Relationships

Can You Fall for Someone Over Their Texts?

Kira Asatryan on February 8, 2016

The answer, according to one study, is “probably not.” Learn why!

Relationships

The 5 Quickest Ways to Kill Your Relationship

Kira Asatryan on February 4, 2016

Is your relationship sliding downhill fast? Learn the behaviors that are causing the decline, and the quickest remedies to keep your love alive.

Relationships

The #1 Way You Antagonize Your Partner Without Knowing It

Kira Asatryan on February 1, 2016

You’re trying to be helpful... but you’re actually pissing them off. Learn what you’re doing wrong.

Mating

Warning! Don't Date Online When You're Lonely

Kira Asatryan on January 29, 2016

It's tempting... but online dating will only make your loneliness worse.

Relationships

The Fine Art of Being By Yourself

Kira Asatryan on January 26, 2016

You don't need anyone else to get happy.

Relationships

3 Ways to Make Your Phone Calls Less Awkward

Kira Asatryan on January 20, 2016

It's okay... we think phone conversations are awkward, too. Here's how to stop dreading your ringtone and start connecting with people over the phone.

Introversion

5 Tips to Help Introverts Keep From Becoming Lonely

Kira Asatryan on January 15, 2016

Are introverts doomed to be lonely? No. But they are more prone to battle with this painful feeling.

Dreaming

4 Tips for Having "the Talk" With Your Partner

Kira Asatryan on January 8, 2016

What does your partner expect from the relationship? Finding out is critical to making the relationship work.

Loneliness

3 Surprising Truths About Gender and Loneliness

Kira Asatryan on January 4, 2016

Do men and women experience loneliness differently? Yes—and cultural expectations have a lot to do with it.

Loneliness

4 Reasons Thanksgiving Is the Loneliest Holiday

Kira Asatryan on November 18, 2015

Can a holiday cherished for family togetherness induce the most loneliness? Absolutely. Learn why it's so common to struggle to connect with others on Thanksgiving.