Social Instincts

Infidelity

11 Signs That Your Partner Might Be Cheating On You

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 18, 2024

Here's how to spot what research finds are the most-common methods cheaters use to hide their affairs.

Here's how to spot what research finds are the most-common methods cheaters use to hide their affairs.

Career

3 Reasons Why Working From Home Isn’t as Easy as It Looks

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 17, 2024

In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why.

In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why.

Dreaming

3 Ways to Shift From Chasing to "Attracting" Your Dreams

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 16, 2024

Don't chase; attract—and what belongs to you will simply find you.

Don't chase; attract—and what belongs to you will simply find you.

Divorce

The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 12, 2024

Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time.

Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time.

Boundaries

3 Reasons Why the "Soft Life" Movement Is So Empowering

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 11, 2024

Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending.

Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending.

Mating

3 Ways to Avoid Oversharing on a First Date

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 10, 2024

Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date.

Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date.

Relationships

3 Reasons Why You Can't Love Others Until You Love Yourself

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 8, 2024

How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.

How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.

Adolescence

2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 6, 2024

Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible.

Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible.

Relationships

2 Ways to Save Your Love Life From "Groundhogging"

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 5, 2024

Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting.

Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting.

Media

3 Movies Applauded for Psychological Accuracy

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 4, 2024

These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders.

These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders.

Relationships

Signs That Exes Can't Be Friends—And Signs That They Can

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 3, 2024

Wondering whether friendship with an ex-lover is possible?

Wondering whether friendship with an ex-lover is possible?

Bias

How the "IKEA Effect" Turns Our Labor Into Love

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 2, 2024

We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby.

We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby.

Career

7 Ways to Become Your Workplace's Humble Star

Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 1, 2024

Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right.

Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right.

Marriage

2 Signs That Your Marriage Proposal Was a Shut-Up Ring

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 28, 2024

Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to?

Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to?

Media

2 Disney Movies That Introduce Kids to Mental Health

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 27, 2024

Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson.

Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson.

Relationships

How Non-Monogamous Couples Are Surviving and Thriving

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 26, 2024

Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever.

Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever.

Workplace Dynamics

4 Worker Archetypes—From Best to Worst to Work With

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 25, 2024

Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why.

Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why.

Attention

4 Reasons Why People "Sadfish" on the Internet

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 24, 2024

Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention.

Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention.

Health

Eat These 3 Superfoods a Day to Keep the Therapist Away

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 21, 2024

Your brain will thank you for eating these three science-approved superfoods.

Your brain will thank you for eating these three science-approved superfoods.

Low Sexual Desire

3 Ways to Resuscitate a Fading Sex Life

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 20, 2024

Sexual passion waxes and wanes over time. Here's how to pull it out of a lull.

Sexual passion waxes and wanes over time. Here's how to pull it out of a lull.