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Financial infidelity and financial intimacy
Financial infidelity vs. financial intimacy?
Why is money such as flash point for couples these days?
5 little-known secrets from social neuroscience and COVID stress
Social neuroscience is a cross-disciplinary area of research.
It’s more of a “hard science”; examining how genetic, cellular, hormonal, and neurologic pathways influence and mitigate human social and biological life impulses.
Here are 5 recent nuggets from the annals of social neuroscience that may help you better manage inter-personal stress…
9 Powerful things to say to your unhappy wife
The men I work with will recognize this phrase… “run into the burning house!”
Here are 9 distinct approaches when your wife is unhappy…
The married man flirting at work…
Researchers seem to be utterly fascinated by the married man flirting and the phenomena of flirting in general…
We habitually tend to think of flirting behaviors as synonymous with the expression of sexual interest…but the truth is more complex…
6 Essential conversations for a stronger marriage after retirement
Many researchers have focused on how to strengthen marriages after retirement, as the notion of retirement has profoundly changed over the last 50 years.
For starters, researchers noticed that couples were living longer. The phenomena of any given marriage experiencing a spouse's retirement was no longer a novelty… Let’s jump in…
At what age does our self-esteem peak?
New research has unveiled a fascinating trajectory of self-esteem that spans the lifespan, offering valuable insights into how humans perceive themselves over time.
This huge study, drawing from nearly 200 diverse studies encompassing a staggering 165,000 participants… ranging from the tender age of 4 to the seasoned wisdom of 94 has shed light on the intriguing patterns of self-esteem evolution.
So at what specific age does our self-esteem peak? let’s find out!
Breaking 2024 research from Norway: 35 minutes to grit & personal power…
Grit is a personality trait that enables humans to navigate setbacks and obstacles on their path toward achieving goals.
A recent small-scale study highlights how believing in oneself can contribute to the development of grit and resilience.
In a short training session lasting just 35 minutes, participants demonstrated an increase in passion and perseverance, commonly referred to as grit.
Chilling out for better decision-making: cognitive benefits of cold imagery…
Ever heard the phrase "keeping a cool head"? Turns out, there's more to it than just a catchy saying.
Recent research suggests that imagining yourself in chilly environments… might actually help you keep your cool, quite literally
Let’s chill and check this out….
Breaking 2024 research from Japan: new paper therapy mind hack banishes flashes of anger instantly…
Hey there, fellow humans! Ever wish you could banish anger with just a simple piece of paper?
Well, hold onto your hats, because science says you can!
According to a mind-blowing study, writing down your angry thoughts and tossing them away can work wonders for your mental state faster than you can say "Abracadabra!"
What is working toward disclosure in sex addiction therapy?
In conventional sex addiction recovery, the concept of disclosure holds immense clinical significance.
Both for the addict and their partner, the effort toward disclosure marks a pivotal moment that can either deepen wounds… or pave the way for healing and rebuilding trust…
Here’s why making disclosure a formal process is essential for the recovery journey.
The Personality trait that is linked to profound examples of mental health…
A recent study sheds light on the profound impact spirituality has on mental health, indicating that individuals who embrace spirituality tend to experience improved psychological well-being.
The study, published in the Journal of Religion and Health, underscores the correlation between spirituality and enhanced mental resilience…
5 styles of co-parenting after divorce
Several research studies over the last 30 years have uncovered 5 primary styles of co-parenting after divorce.
The first 3 are considered to be more or less functional, all things considered… but too many co-parents struggle with the other two…