Why Bad Looks Good The Psychology of Attraction Narcissism Are You the Victim of Narcissistic Abuse? Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 14, 2025 Can selfishness be dangerous? Research reveals the unfortunate answer. Can selfishness be dangerous? Research reveals the unfortunate answer. Attention How to Use Your Device Without Ruining Your Date Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 20, 2025 Preferring your smartphone over your spouse is called phubbing, but it is not always snubbing. Research explains. Preferring your smartphone over your spouse is called phubbing, but it is not always snubbing. Research explains. Relationships How to Make Your Spouse Fall in Love With You Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 The enduring allure of attention. The enduring allure of attention. Relationships Why Some Women May Date Much Older Men Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 3, 2025 Is it really about romance, or is it just access to resources? 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Mass Shootings Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 23, 2025 Because young people share violent ideation differently, we can use that knowledge to prevent the next school shooting. Because young people share violent ideation differently, we can use that knowledge to prevent the next school shooting. Relationships Romantic Resilience: How to Rebound After a Breakup Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 4, 2025 Learn how to recover from a breakup with grace and gratefulness. Learn how to recover from a breakup with grace and gratefulness. Law and Crime How to Support and Calm an Individual in Crisis Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 29, 2025 When confronting a person in crisis, learn how to lower the temperature through supportive de-escalation. When confronting a person in crisis, learn how to lower the temperature through supportive de-escalation. Personality How Vocational Similarity Sparks Romance Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 26, 2025 Learn why the labor of love can be an important predictor of romantic quality. Learn why the labor of love can be an important predictor of romantic quality. Relationships Romantic Reconciliation: Why Faster Is Better Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 24, 2025 Conflict is inevitable. But how quickly it is resolved may be the critical question. Conflict is inevitable. But how quickly it is resolved may be the critical question. Social Media Can Facebook Facilitate Relationship Reconciliation? Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 22, 2025 Post-breakup Facebook monitoring is common. But can it actually facilitate reconnection? Research reveals an interesting answer. Post-breakup Facebook monitoring is common. But can it actually facilitate reconnection? Research reveals an interesting answer. Domestic Violence Spotting Domestic Violence in the Workplace Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 10, 2025 Signs and symptoms of domestic violence in the workplace are visible if we know what to look for and where to look. Signs and symptoms of domestic violence in the workplace are visible if we know what to look for and where to look. Marriage How the Best Couples Hold Onto Their Connection Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 7, 2025 For a couple, burnout is both predictable and preventable. For a couple, burnout is both predictable and preventable. Domestic Violence How Businesses Can Address Domestic Violence Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 3, 2025 When domestic abuse victims come to work, workplace policies can prevent violence from coming with them. When domestic abuse victims come to work, workplace policies can prevent violence from coming with them. Domestic Violence When Domestic Abuse Is Disclosed at Work Wendy L. 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Narcissism Are You the Victim of Narcissistic Abuse? Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 14, 2025 Can selfishness be dangerous? Research reveals the unfortunate answer. Can selfishness be dangerous? Research reveals the unfortunate answer.
Attention How to Use Your Device Without Ruining Your Date Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 20, 2025 Preferring your smartphone over your spouse is called phubbing, but it is not always snubbing. Research explains. Preferring your smartphone over your spouse is called phubbing, but it is not always snubbing. Research explains.
Relationships How to Make Your Spouse Fall in Love With You Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 The enduring allure of attention. The enduring allure of attention.
Relationships Why Some Women May Date Much Older Men Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 3, 2025 Is it really about romance, or is it just access to resources? Is it really about romance, or is it just access to resources?
Mass Shootings How Family, Friends, and Peers Can Prevent Targeted Violence Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 29, 2025 Law enforcement responds to reported threats; loved ones hear them first. Law enforcement responds to reported threats; loved ones hear them first.
Relationships Heart Check: When Lust Looks Like Love Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 28, 2025 You have that warm feeling about your new paramour. But what does it mean? Research reveals how you can tell. You have that warm feeling about your new paramour. But what does it mean? Research reveals how you can tell.
Relationships Fanning the Flames: How to Date Your Spouse Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 27, 2025 Shared activities sustain relationships, if both partners are involved. Shared activities sustain relationships, if both partners are involved.
Mass Shootings Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 23, 2025 Because young people share violent ideation differently, we can use that knowledge to prevent the next school shooting. Because young people share violent ideation differently, we can use that knowledge to prevent the next school shooting.
Relationships Romantic Resilience: How to Rebound After a Breakup Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 4, 2025 Learn how to recover from a breakup with grace and gratefulness. Learn how to recover from a breakup with grace and gratefulness.
Law and Crime How to Support and Calm an Individual in Crisis Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 29, 2025 When confronting a person in crisis, learn how to lower the temperature through supportive de-escalation. When confronting a person in crisis, learn how to lower the temperature through supportive de-escalation.
Personality How Vocational Similarity Sparks Romance Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 26, 2025 Learn why the labor of love can be an important predictor of romantic quality. Learn why the labor of love can be an important predictor of romantic quality.
Relationships Romantic Reconciliation: Why Faster Is Better Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 24, 2025 Conflict is inevitable. But how quickly it is resolved may be the critical question. Conflict is inevitable. But how quickly it is resolved may be the critical question.
Social Media Can Facebook Facilitate Relationship Reconciliation? Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 22, 2025 Post-breakup Facebook monitoring is common. But can it actually facilitate reconnection? Research reveals an interesting answer. Post-breakup Facebook monitoring is common. But can it actually facilitate reconnection? Research reveals an interesting answer.
Domestic Violence Spotting Domestic Violence in the Workplace Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 10, 2025 Signs and symptoms of domestic violence in the workplace are visible if we know what to look for and where to look. Signs and symptoms of domestic violence in the workplace are visible if we know what to look for and where to look.
Marriage How the Best Couples Hold Onto Their Connection Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 7, 2025 For a couple, burnout is both predictable and preventable. For a couple, burnout is both predictable and preventable.
Domestic Violence How Businesses Can Address Domestic Violence Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 3, 2025 When domestic abuse victims come to work, workplace policies can prevent violence from coming with them. When domestic abuse victims come to work, workplace policies can prevent violence from coming with them.
Domestic Violence When Domestic Abuse Is Disclosed at Work Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 2, 2025 Victims of abuse at home often disclose it at work. Here is how it typically happens. Victims of abuse at home often disclose it at work. Here is how it typically happens.
Harm Reduction 5 Practical Ways to De-Escalate Emotional Distress Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on February 22, 2025 How do you manage individuals in distress? Research and practical experience provide some guidance. How do you manage individuals in distress? Research and practical experience provide some guidance.
Emotional Intelligence How to Talk to the Most Difficult People Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on February 20, 2025 The right words, said the right way, can de-escalate conflict. The right words, said the right way, can de-escalate conflict.
Relationships Five Signs Your Ex Will Re-Enter Your Life Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on February 15, 2025 Post-breakup blues may be short-lived. Here's how to tell if you are breaking up or taking a break. Post-breakup blues may be short-lived. Here's how to tell if you are breaking up or taking a break.