A recent study conducted in Northern California examined 1,166 girls and revealed a concerning trend: girls who were told they were "fat" at the age of 10 were more likely to be obese at 19.

This message and label could have come from various sources… such as teachers, parents, siblings, classmates, or friends.

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sue Johnson, a visionary pioneer in the field of couples therapy, who passed away at the age of 76 on April 23, 2024.

As the co-founder of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Sue's profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and families is immeasurable.

Research indicates that high-functioning psychopaths and sociopaths, who also possess high IQs, are adept at concealing their true nature.

This ability sheds light on how individuals who exhibit dangerous, risk-taking behaviors can successfully infiltrate powerful management positions.

Psychopathy is a complex personality disorder characterized by callousness and unemotional traits.

While these traits are central to all psychopaths, Research from the Journal of Management tells us that there are distinct differences between the two main types: primary and secondary psychopaths…

Let’s jump in!.. carefully…

The Ashley Madison data breach of 2015 sent shockwaves through the online dating world, revealing the personal information of millions of users seeking extramarital affairs.

This breach not only raised questions about data security but also provided a unique opportunity for researchers to study the impact of infidelity on relationships.

Several studies have since been conducted to analyze the fallout from the Ashley Madison breach, shedding light on various aspects of relationships and privacy in the digital age.

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…

The “safe” advice most all-purpose therapists typically offer is that confrontation is a bad idea.

Confronting your husband’s affair partner indeed confirms their significance, and in many cases, that could be a strategic error from the get-go.

Here’s some practical advice…

Identifying the factors that promote second marriage success is significant for American couples therapists because, overwhelmingly, most Americans who enter a second marriage are not widows or widowers.

Their first marriage ended in divorce…

Existentialism offers a unique perspective on couples therapy, emphasizing themes such as freedom, responsibility, authenticity, and the search for meaning.

Incorporating existentialist ideas into therapy can deepen the couple's understanding of their dynamics and help them navigate challenges more effectively.

Wishful thinking is a captivating subject that reveals into the complexities of human cognition and emotion.

Recent research has shed light on how this phenomenon influences decision-making and success, particularly in times of uncertainty and anxiety.

Studies have shown a strong correlation between feelings of anxiety and insecurity and the propensity for wishful thinking.

When faced with uncertainty, individuals often turn to wishful thinking as a coping mechanism, seeking comfort in optimistic beliefs.

Affair partners exist in an artificial bubble. The affair exists as an antidote to a bad marriage. Affairs are fueled by comparison.

But once the bubble bursts and the comparison is rendered irrelevant, the new marriage has to stand on its own merits.

Here’s solid advice on increasing your odds…

Disagreements and conflicts are natural in any relationship, but when your husband consistently instigates arguments and then shifts blame, it can create a toxic dynamic that erodes trust and intimacy.

Let’s explore the underlying reasons for this behavior and offer a few strategies to address and resolve these conflicts constructively…