It starts out little by little. You cancel a date night with your partner or spouse to stay late at work. When you get home, you’re too tired to talk, so you sit in front of the TV until it’s time for bed. Soon, there’s no kiss goodbye when one of you leaves the house. … Read more
With friendly and outgoing personalities and a penchant for social situations, it might seem like extroverts would make perfect partners, especially if you happen to be an extrovert too. And this can be true—if you’re an extrovert, chances are you’ll have a natural understanding of what your extroverted partner wants and needs from a relationship. But there … Read more
Your three-year anniversary is approaching, and you couldn’t have asked for a better partner. They’re sweet, loyal, reliable, and communicative. Sure, there are arguments here and there—different life goals, unlikeable in-laws, competing religious and political beliefs, etc.—but that’s normal. Relationships ebb and flow. Plus, if you and your S.O. survived the dreaded two-year mark (i.e. the most … Read more
We’ve all heard of “Type A” and “Type B” personalities, with both often falling into a number of common stereotypes. But can a person with a Type A personality be in a successful relationship with someone who’s Type B? Read on to learn more about these two personality types and how they interact in a relationship, … Read more
We’ve all been in this exact situation. You get invited to an event you’re excited about, the only problem is you have to go alone and you probably won’t know anyone there…oh, and you hate making small talk. Unsurprisingly, a recent survey found that a majority of Americans—a whopping 71%—prefer sitting in silence to small talk with … Read more
What is it about trying to make new friends that can feel so intimidating? You’re awesome and you know it! Why wouldn’t someone want to be friends with you? Unfortunately, even when we have pretty decent self-esteem, our nerves and the fear of rejection can get in the way of us forming new connections. I … Read more
It is the lore of tragic romance stories, the plot of fated romantic comedies, and the challenge many couples face: One partner has a best friend they could be attracted to. This is often depicted in the media with a girl becoming increasingly uncomfortable with her boyfriend’s female best friend. But, the truth is, this can happen in any gender dynamic. … Read more
My wife and I have been married since August of 2019. I’ll spare you my ramblings on about every up and down, every joyous moment, and every chaotic discovery about our relationship, but I will share one thing. Whether times are tough or blissful, we have a saying for each other that we often use: … Read more
What makes a good therapist? The specific answer to this question will be different for each individual. Maybe you’re looking for a therapist who shares your same cultural background or gender identity; maybe you need someone who provides a certain type of treatment, like psychoanalysis or CBT. But at the very core—down to the basics—there are certain traits … Read more
Earlier in psychology history, many experiments were performed with highly questionable and even outrageous violations of ethical considerations. Milgram’s infamous obedience experiment, for example, involved deceiving human subjects into believing that they were delivering painful, possibly even life-threatening, electrical shocks to another person. These controversial psychology experiments played a major role in the development of the … Read more