If you’ve sought mental health help from a professional, you’re not alone. Over 40 million people saw a therapist in 2021.1 You or someone you know may have noticed something was off, felt depressed, realized you were sleeping too much or too little, or just in general felt blah and thought seeing a therapist could help. … Read more
Love is that famous four-letter word that has inspired countless songs and sonnets. But what is it about this powerful emotion that makes our hearts thump, minds race, and palms sweat? “Love is a powerful feeling, and it is often a little different depending on what a person is giving to or receiving from the person … Read more
Getting along with your mother-in-law can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re newly married and are just getting to know your mother-in-law or are trying to improve a not-so-perfect relationship you’ve had for years, this information can be valuable to you. This article will explore getting along, understanding the psychology behind … Read more
Deception involves lying, distorting facts, making up stories, hiding the truth, or misleading someone in some way.1 It can be harmful to relationships because it violates trust. The mildest form of deception is a white lie. For example, we might tell our partner that their joke was super funny or that their new haircut doesn’t totally suck. We … Read more
We encounter a ton of different personalities at work. Some are easy to get along with; whereas, others are harder to vibe with. How well we’re able to work with people often depends on our workplace communication style. So, what exactly is a workplace communication style? Your workplace communication style is the manner in which … Read more
Our Online Therapy Methodology Curious about the extensive work we did to research and evaluate online therapy companies? Take a look at our online therapy methodology. My partner and I have survived four years together, months of pandemic quarantine (in a studio apartment), and plenty of big changes. With all of that under our belts, we’re … Read more
The desire for love is universal. It’s rare to encounter a human being who has never yearned for true love, but what does the term even mean? We associate “true love” with fairytales and Disney, or with extravagant weddings and romantic films about couples overcoming adversity together and building a beautiful life together. The concept of true … Read more
Our closest friends are a true lifeline—people who care about us, understand who we are at a core level, and who remain at our side through thick and thin. Cultivating genuine, fulfilling friendships takes real work, though, and often it starts by simply asking questions. Beginning a relationship with lighthearted questions—usually focused around interests, hobbies, and their life—is the … Read more
Love often seems like a mystery, but what if there was a way to make falling in love a little bit easier? Psychologist Arthur Aron and his colleagues formulated what are often referred to as “36 questions that lead to love” as a way to speed up the process of developing intimacy—and some say such questions can … Read more
When we meet someone we’re crushing on, we tend to tease, joke, and banter with them. We play cat-and-mouse games with them, chasing them and playing hard to get at the same time. It’s all super fun and exciting, as we flirt with them and wonder who will make a move first. According to the Love Attitudes … Read more