Why Bad Looks Good

Spirituality

How Personal Prayer Promotes Positivity

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 3, 2026

Not all types of prayer are equally effective, efficient, or therapeutic. Research explains why emotional authenticity is key to reaping the positive benefits of praying.

Not all types of prayer are equally effective, efficient, or therapeutic. Research explains why emotional authenticity is key to reaping the positive benefits of praying.

Career

How Leisure Activities Can Promote You Professionally

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 2, 2026

All work and no play will not boost your business. Research reveals the value of sharing your personal pursuits as well as your resume.

All work and no play will not boost your business. Research reveals the value of sharing your personal pursuits as well as your resume.

Relationships

What Do People Want to Talk About Most?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 29, 2026

We bond with each other through disclosure. Authentically indulging disclosure can help us make fast friends and build relationships.

We bond with each other through disclosure. Authentically indulging disclosure can help us make fast friends and build relationships.

Relationships

Match Making: Shared Reality Can Enhance Romance

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 17, 2026

Great minds think alike; great love matches do also. But when it comes to similarity, can there be too much of a good thing?

Great minds think alike; great love matches do also. But when it comes to similarity, can there be too much of a good thing?

Marriage

Complementary Work-Life Balance in Marriage

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 15, 2026

Think dual-income marriage-family relationships are doomed? Think again.

Think dual-income marriage-family relationships are doomed? Think again.

Marriage

How Crisis Can Strengthen Romantic Relationships

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 13, 2026

Do the stressors of life separate couples? For some, research has shown that the opposite is true.

Do the stressors of life separate couples? For some, research has shown that the opposite is true.

Infidelity

How Couples Can Survive Romantic Betrayal

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 11, 2026

Betrayal is a devastating aspect of romance. Yet there is a way to move forward. Research explains.

Betrayal is a devastating aspect of romance. Yet there is a way to move forward. Research explains.

Relationships

How a First Impression Can Spark Attraction

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on June 1, 2026

The comfort of communal behavior.

The comfort of communal behavior.

Marriage

Rekindle Romance Through Resetting Your Relationship

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 31, 2026

Does your relationship need a reset? How to revitalize and re-invigorate romance at any age.

Does your relationship need a reset? How to revitalize and re-invigorate romance at any age.

Relationships

What’s the Rush? Why Some People Choose to Stay Single

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 30, 2026

Within a society of couples, many singles choose to fly solo.

Within a society of couples, many singles choose to fly solo.

Relationships

Praying for Your Partner Can Bring Relationship Satisfaction

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 28, 2026

Praying for your partner is time well spent, especially for people with strong faith.

Praying for your partner is time well spent, especially for people with strong faith.

Narcissism

Do Narcissistic Traits Affect Romantic Satisfaction?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 26, 2026

Do you love someone who loves themselves first? Certain types of self-absorbed traits are more likely to affect relationship satisfaction.

Do you love someone who loves themselves first? Certain types of self-absorbed traits are more likely to affect relationship satisfaction.

Relationships

Parents Beware: How Phone Habits Impact Your Children

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 22, 2026

Putting down the phone improves parent-child relationships. Research explains.

Putting down the phone improves parent-child relationships. Research explains.

Relationships

Does It Make Sense to Take a Break Without Breaking Up?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 17, 2026

In relationships, ambiguity tends to lead to anxiety.

In relationships, ambiguity tends to lead to anxiety.

Relationships

Why You're More Attractive When You Put Down Your Phone

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 15, 2026

Research proves there's no substitute for in-person connection.

Research proves there's no substitute for in-person connection.

Parenting

Are New Parents Still Strongly Attracted to Each Other?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 10, 2026

"I am almost nine months pregnant. Am I still attractive to my spouse?" Research has some good news.

"I am almost nine months pregnant. Am I still attractive to my spouse?" Research has some good news.

Leadership

Vulnerability Is a Leadership Quality

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 6, 2026

Want to be a great boss? Research reveals how to build trust through vulnerability.

Want to be a great boss? Research reveals how to build trust through vulnerability.

Anger

How to Avoid Reacting in Anger

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on May 3, 2026

Everyone feels slighted or disrespected at times. Here is how to recover quickly.

Everyone feels slighted or disrespected at times. Here is how to recover quickly.

Law and Crime

Can You “See” Criminal Intent? What Research Reveals

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on April 22, 2026

Can you “see” a criminal? According to research, there may be more than meets the eye.

Can you “see” a criminal? According to research, there may be more than meets the eye.

Relationships

When Should You Disclose a Disability to a Romantic Partner?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 22, 2026

How to navigate personal challenges to survive and thrive in love and romance.

How to navigate personal challenges to survive and thrive in love and romance.