Relationship anxiety is an ongoing fear that your relationship has hidden deficits that require immediate attention.

Symptoms of relationship anxiety include picking fights, turning away, and constantly testing boundaries... sound familiar? This one is for you.

Ever wondered why a glass of wine makes you feel like a relaxed philosopher, while a shot of tequila transforms you into a party animal?

A recent survey sheds light on how different types of alcohol can stir up distinct emotions, revealing the quirky relationship between our drink choices and our feelings.

As a family therapist, it's fascinating to explore how the dreams of our ancient ancestors may relate to the anxiety disorders we see today.

In hunter-gatherer societies, which still mirror the lifestyles of our early human ancestors, dreams play a crucial role in coping with threats and anxieties.

Recent cross-cultural research delves into the function of dreams among hunter-gatherer societies, suggesting that dreams help prepare us for anxiety-provoking situations in waking life. These are known as ‘simulation theories.’

As a marriage and family therapist, I often emphasize that time is the very essence of life.

It's fascinating how our true selves emerge under the strain of time pressure, a phenomenon that could be described as "being in a hurry” — the way our authentic traits are exposed when we're in a hurry.

This exposure raises profound questions about our nature and the role of time in shaping our identities.

Believing that you have an unsupportive Spouse has been identified as a primary source of depression.

New research shows that partners who believe that they have unsupportive spouses are at higher risk of depression than those who were alone and unmarried.

But what is unsupportive spouse depression?

It's not often that I dive into research and come away thinking, "Well, that was a major WTF moment..." But here we are.

When it comes to treating addiction long-term, success rates are depressingly modest.

This revelation comes from a massive meta-review of thousands of peer-reviewed addiction studies spanning several decades.

Ever thought about how strange it is to be the same age as old people? Imagine looking around and realizing that while your peers are slowing down, you’re still going strong, both mentally and physically.

Welcome to the intriguing world of superagers!

What Are Superagers?

Greetings, gentle reader. Are you sleeping ok?

Did you know that, for some of you, how you’re sleeping now might be carving grooves into your cognitive destiny?

As you’ve probably noticed, this blog has an ongoing focus on sleep science.

A recent study has suggested that disrupted sleep patterns that are established in your 30s and 40s might impact memory later.

Recent research shows that having a responsive partner is closely linked to better sleep quality.

Responsiveness in a relationship goes beyond mere listening; it involves being attuned to your partner’s needs and showing genuine compassion.

What Does It Mean to Be Responsive?

As a marriage and family therapist, I often see how intertwined our personality traits are with our mental health.

For those grappling with both neuroticism and introversion, the journey can be especially challenging.

Research indicates that folks who exhibit both of these traits are more susceptible to chronic anxiety problems…

Dealing with social anxiety disorder can feel like navigating a maze filled with walls that whisper doubts and fears.

Making friends might seem like an impossible feat, but here’s a hopeful message: you’re doing better than you think…

Research indicates that optimists get better sleep, with a 70% lower chance of suffering from insomnia or sleep disorders than their less optimistic counterparts.

Optimists, who typically view the future with hope and see goodness in the world, may benefit from reduced ruminative thoughts about stressful events, a common culprit for keeping insomniacs awake at night…