High-achiever. Go-getter. Leader. Decisive. Reliable. Strong. If others were asked to characterize you, these would be a few choice descriptors. You may never have thought about it, though, admittedly, this tracks. You... Read more »
Singlehood is increasing worldwide, yet science historically ignored the inner lives of unmarried individuals. A new synthesis reveals that single people are an incredibly diverse group whose well-being depends on personal motives,... Read more »
Science knows this for certain: There are many possible causes of depression. And one of them is sexual dissatisfaction. For example, a study in the International Journal of Impotence Research, involving more... Read more »
Dark personality traits often trace back to early caregiving environments. A new study reveals that recalled childhood overindulgence predicts higher levels of malicious traits across the dark triad, whereas parental praise functions... Read more »
The teen years are challenging. From hormonal shifts to identity development, your teen undergoes a sea of change. During this developmental phase, behavior often takes a detour. Affection gets replaced with bids... Read more »
Betrayers usually accept personal responsibility for their actions rather than blaming their victims
Relational betrayal causes severe emotional harm, yet psychological research rarely examines the perpetrator’s viewpoint. A new study reveals that betrayers overwhelmingly accept personal responsibility for their actions instead of rationalising their behaviour... Read more »
To C.M. – a reminder. We live in an age of specialization in which the counsel of professionals is sought for everything from parenting and relationship advice to matters of health and... Read more »
You know the pattern: You ask what you think is an innocent question, and your partner responds with an over-the-top reaction. Maybe you can rein it in, but maybe not. Their response... Read more »
“I hate you!” What does it mean when your child says this? What do you do about it? At the end of a busy weekend filled with tumultuous moments that included screaming,... Read more »
I grew up in a part of Fresno where people did not need clinical language to understand trauma. We called it the hood, the barrio, the trap, or the block. In places... Read more »