Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors focused on doubts about one’s romantic relationship or partner. Symptoms include constant questioning of love, relationship “rightness,” or partner’s flaws, often leading... Read more »
Academic procrastination is the tendency to delay or postpone academic tasks despite intending to complete them. This behavior can lead to reduced academic performance, increased stress, and lower self-esteem. Internet addiction may... Read more »
In the U.S., approximately two million marriages occur annually. Some quick calculus reveals that these marriages create, on average, 8 million in-law relationships, not accounting for step-in-law relationships or other “in-law-esque” bonds... Read more »
Life regrets are profound feelings of remorse or disappointment about past decisions or missed opportunities that significantly impacted one’s life trajectory. These regrets often involve major life domains such as education, career,... Read more »
My wife Carol and I were driving from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Hartford, Connecticut, in a rented U-Haul. Our 14-month-old daughter, Sophie, sat between us in her car seat. I had just finished... Read more »
Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by setting extremely high standards and being overly critical of oneself. Perfectionists may exhibit behaviors like obsessive attention to detail, difficulty delegating tasks, and procrastination due... Read more »
People with ADHD are prone to impulsive decision-making which can have significant consequences in romantic relationships such as breaking up with a partner without fully considering the long-term implications. Research suggests that... Read more »
Weber, D. M., Baucom, D. H., Wojda-Burlij, A. K., Carrino, E. A., Du Bois, S., & Sher, T. G. (2024). Relationship “jet lag” in long-distance and geographically close relationships: The impact of... Read more »
We have all made some bad choices in love and in life. Sometimes, others can see that we are about to make a bad decision, but we don’t see it ourselves. Yet,... Read more »