Some principles of psychology are not at all new ideas. Eastern philosophies sometimes conveyed similar notions centuries earlier. But without science at the time to collect data on an idea or its... Read more »
Perfectionists are often more concerned with goals and accomplishments than with their own well-being. Sometimes, we’re so busy trying to please people, avoid criticism, and prove we’re “good enough” that we don’t... Read more »
Co-authored by Galit Romanelli Galit has been telling me she doesn’t enjoy the way I touch her for a good part of our 16 years together. I heard it. I nodded. I... Read more »
The verdict delivered on March 25, 2026, holding Meta and Google responsible for purposefully designing social media platforms to be addictive, and knowing it can be harmful, is flawed at multiple levels.... Read more »
Reflecting on the dramatic shifts in public opinion, political leanings, and social norms, a friend recently asked how it’s possible that so many people seem to have changed their values so quickly.... Read more »
Terry Real’s influence in the world of couples therapy is hard to overstate. A bestselling author, renowned social worker, and respected clinician, Real is known for blending emotional depth with clear-eyed pragmatism.... Read more »
Trust is a risky business, a “calculated exposure” to the behaviors and influence of another (Hancock et al., 2011). Yet, as Hobbes (1651) contended, trust is one of the essential ingredients that... Read more »