According to Gottman Couples Therapy, resolving a meta-emotional mismatch involves understanding and managing the differences in emotional expression and processing between partners.

This concept is crucial in maintaining emotional connection and intimacy within a relationship, as it addresses how couples perceive, understand, and respond to each other's emotions.

Let’s explore some key aspects of meta-emotional awareness, its impact on relationships, and practical strategies from Gottman Couples Therapy to resolve these mismatches effectively…

Being a non-conformist isn't just about standing out in a crowd; it could be a marker of higher intelligence.

Recent research suggests that humans with higher IQs are more inclined to resist conformity and make independent choices, even when it means going against the majority.

When we engage in empathetic thinking, our brain suppresses the analytical network, and vice versa—when the brain activates the analytical networks, the ability to empathize diminishes.

This discovery marks the first time researchers have observed a limitation in our capacity to be both analytical and empathetic simultaneously…

This study shows that relaxation and exercise caused people to view their environments differently.

After either relaxing or exercising, humans are less likely to interpret neutral social signals as threatening — something that people with social anxiety tend to do.

This might have huge implications for neurodiverse couples…

When it comes to intimacy, can intellect be a turn-on?

Let's explore this intriguing topic with insights from leading minds in couples therapy.

Imagine a couple deeply engrossed in a lively debate about the latest scientific discovery or lost in a shared passion for Charles Bukowski…

There's a spark in their eyes, an energy that goes beyond conversation. This is the allure of intellectual stimulation in a relationship…

Monotropism suggests that some neurodiverse humans focus intensely on one or a few interests or stimuli at a time rather than spreading their attention across multiple stimuli as neurotypical individuals might.

I discuss these ideas with Mona Kay on the first episode of my new podcast.

Adult ADHD is a type of neurodiversity that goes undiagnosed about 90% of the time.

Here are some things to think about if attention deficit disorder is hurting your marriage.

Imagine a world where sharing our deepest struggles was not just accepted, but encouraged.

In this parallel universe, a public sense of empathy reigns supreme.

What would it look like if we all revealed our secret battles?

Valerie L. Gaus, in her book "Living Well on the Spectrum," introduces a therapeutic intervention called "problem-solving" tailored for folks with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This approach empowers them to navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.

Let's discuss into the essence of Gaus's problem-solving intervention and how it can benefit those with ASD…

In her book "Living on the Spectrum," Valerie L. Gaus introduces the concept of "eye punctuation," which refers to the various ways in which humans use eye contact to convey meaning in social interactions.

But for folks with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), understanding and interpreting these cues can be challenging…

However, with practice and training, humans with ASD can learn to decipher the nuances of eye contact and improve their social communication skills.

Researchers have unearthed a profound correlation between the elusive "flow" state and mental and physical well-being in a groundbreaking study.

This state, characterized by intense engagement and deep enjoyment in an activity, has been linked to many benefits for those naturally inclined to experience it, known as folks with high "flow proneness."

The study reveals that folks with high flow proneness are significantly less susceptible to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress disorders.

Some people struggle when asked to explain or share and their emotions. This personality trait is known as Alexithymia.

Folks with Alexithymia can describe their physiological reactions to events (such as a rapid heartbeat or a queasy stomach), but they are unable to identify any specific emotions.

Here’s what we know…