The New Resilience

Sex

New Thinking About Sex and Long-Term Relationships

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on June 1, 2023

Here's what new research and thinking reveal about couples who sustain sexual and emotional intimacy.

Here's what new research and thinking reveal about couples who sustain sexual and emotional intimacy.

Depression

How Two Innate Capacities Can Improve Mental Health

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on February 27, 2023

New research shows that acts of kindness towards others in need and taking time to engage with a friend are two innate sources of well-being—if you act upon them.

New research shows that acts of kindness towards others in need and taking time to engage with a friend are two innate sources of well-being—if you act upon them.

Gratitude

How Does Gratitude Affect Your Relationship Over Time?

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on December 29, 2022

Did you know that gratitude in a relationship has different forms with different consequences? Here's why.

Did you know that gratitude in a relationship has different forms with different consequences? Here's why.

Health

Walking Outside: 3 Practices That Enhance Your Wellbeing

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on August 29, 2022

Being in nature, for even brief periods of time, enhances your wellbeing, life satisfaction, and mental health.

Being in nature, for even brief periods of time, enhances your wellbeing, life satisfaction, and mental health.

Motivation

Does Embracing Discomfort Help or Hurt Your Life?

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on June 27, 2022

Feeling uncomfortable or scared when faced with trying something new that you desire can either motivate you or lead to a dead end.

Feeling uncomfortable or scared when faced with trying something new that you desire can either motivate you or lead to a dead end.

Relationships

Why Some Relationships Get Stronger While Others Decline

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on May 31, 2022

Hoping for a sustainable intimate relationship that won't enter a death spiral? Here's what you need to know.

Hoping for a sustainable intimate relationship that won't enter a death spiral? Here's what you need to know.

Depression

Why Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken Heart

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on April 28, 2022

How does listening to melancholy music and sad songs help heal a broken heart? Research shows why that's a paradox.

How does listening to melancholy music and sad songs help heal a broken heart? Research shows why that's a paradox.

Relationships

Why Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on February 23, 2022

Some people are chronically indecisive about their relationships, and that has potentially significant metal-health consequences. Here's what could help.

Some people are chronically indecisive about their relationships, and that has potentially significant metal-health consequences. Here's what could help.

Marriage

Three Stories of Loss, And How Each Person Healed

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on December 21, 2021

Many kinds of loss are more acutely felt at this time of year. Here are three different stories of loss and how each person learned to heal.

Many kinds of loss are more acutely felt at this time of year. Here are three different stories of loss and how each person learned to heal.

Relationships

Why a Partner Might Feel Unsupported

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on November 29, 2021

Do you feel your partner isn't there for you when you need support for your emotional needs? Research shows what's missing.

Do you feel your partner isn't there for you when you need support for your emotional needs? Research shows what's missing.

Health

3 Overlooked Ways to Boost Mental Health

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on October 31, 2021

Mental health is better understood as one facet of whole-being health which can benefit from adopting a broader vision.

Mental health is better understood as one facet of whole-being health which can benefit from adopting a broader vision.

Health

Returning to the Office? Here's Why That Might Harm Your Mental Health

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on September 28, 2021

A growing shift in people's thinking about the role of work and career ambition in their lives will create new mental health conflicts for many.

A growing shift in people's thinking about the role of work and career ambition in their lives will create new mental health conflicts for many.

Relationships

Is Seeking Power in Your Relationship Good or Bad?

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on August 30, 2021

Couples often struggle for power in their relationship. Shared power is possible, but what enables a couple to create it?

Couples often struggle for power in their relationship. Shared power is possible, but what enables a couple to create it?

Narcissism

Some Narcissists Inflict Great Harm, But Others Don't. Why?

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on July 19, 2021

Malignant narcissists can hurt you at work or harm you in a relationship. But you may be able to ignore benign narcissists, who just aren't tuned in to the outside world.

Malignant narcissists can hurt you at work or harm you in a relationship. But you may be able to ignore benign narcissists, who just aren't tuned in to the outside world.

Relationships

Why People Trust the Good-Looking, Even When They Shouldn't

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on June 26, 2021

New insights into the dangers of a relationship that appears emotionally and sexually charged.

New insights into the dangers of a relationship that appears emotionally and sexually charged.

Health

Heading Back to the Grind? Many Are Saying, "No Way!"

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on June 10, 2021

Why do so many people want to remain working virtually and not return to the office? Here's some insight into the growing shift away from "careerism."

Why do so many people want to remain working virtually and not return to the office? Here's some insight into the growing shift away from "careerism."

Stress

Can "Playing Around" Boost Your Romantic Life?

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on April 2, 2021

Recent research suggests that moments of joy and fun between partners have lasting benefits, for the relationship and for partners' well-being.

Recent research suggests that moments of joy and fun between partners have lasting benefits, for the relationship and for partners' well-being.

Health

The Future of Diversity in America

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on February 27, 2021

Some embrace an increasingly diverse America. Others oppose it, or fear it's changing what is truly American. Recent research shows what diversity's impact on people really is.

Some embrace an increasingly diverse America. Others oppose it, or fear it's changing what is truly American. Recent research shows what diversity's impact on people really is.

Health

Must Life Go Downhill As You Age, Or Do You Have a Choice?

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on January 25, 2021

New research shows that it's possible to become the person you would like to be as you age. But how? Here are some ways you can make that happen.

New research shows that it's possible to become the person you would like to be as you age. But how? Here are some ways you can make that happen.

Health

New Pathways to Mental Health: What the Pandemic Reveals

Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on December 31, 2020

The experiences and challenges during the pandemic have a benefit, oddly. They reveal what is needed for mental health in the transformed world of The After Times.

The experiences and challenges during the pandemic have a benefit, oddly. They reveal what is needed for mental health in the transformed world of The After Times.