Personality and circumstances play significant roles in determining happiness, with each contributing roughly 50% to one's overall sense of well-being, according to a recent study.

This finding challenges previous research that has often emphasized the importance of personality traits in predicting happiness…

What is Sexual Narcissism?

For the sake of our discussion here today, let’s keep in mind that Sexual Narcissists exhibit not only a general sense of self-importance but also a specific belief in their entitlement to sexual gratification, often at the expense of their relationships.

Narcissists tend to prioritize their own desires over their partner's, with little regard for the consequences…

Research suggests that our goals in life evolve alongside our personalities.

A common trend observed between 18 and 40 is a shift towards greater agreeableness and conscientiousness.

Agreeable humans are characterized by their friendliness, warmth, and tactfulness, often prioritizing others' feelings.

Conversely, conscientious folks exhibit self-discipline and strive for achievement.

Psychopathy and sociopathy are terms often used interchangeably in clinical contexts, both referring to individuals with antisocial personality disorders.

While these terms are commonly understood to mean the same thing, there are nuanced differences that can impact how these disorders are perceived and treated.

Forgiveness, a seemingly simple concept, often carries profound implications, especially in the context of infidelity.

Mahatma Gandhi's words, "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong," resonate deeply, highlighting the strength and resilience required to forgive someone who has caused us immense pain.

Is there any science behind the idea for forgiving and forgetting?

An increasing number of couples therapy thought leaders are singing the praises of “intensive” marriage counseling on weekends.

Not only that, some describe the standard weekly hour-long couples therapy session as “inherently flawed.” Let’s learn why…

Reflecting on past exercise experiences can be a surprisingly effective way to boost future motivation, even if those memories aren't all sunshine and rainbows, according to a recent study…

After the affair you assess the damage…. what is gone.. and what remains?

… so what happens next?

Affair recovery is best conducted by science-based couples therapists…

A recent German study has uncovered a significant link between parental political disengagement and the apathy their children feel towards politics.

This phenomenon appears to be particularly pronounced in close parent-child relationships. These findings shed light on the growing disinterest in politics observed in democracies worldwide…

Good couples therapy involves installing positive habits. This post on how to be a better listener is a good reminder.

We all need a certain baseline resilience just to deal with the setbacks and losses that are an inevitable part of ordinary life.

Resilience is the ability to manage uncertainty, resist and overcome fear while transcending obstacles that may appear to be preventing you from succeeding.

Fortunately, we know a lot about resilience; what it is, and how it works.

Social science has cracked the code of intimacy.

It can be accelerated. It is unfortunate that we know how to do this.

Because with this knowledge, technology, capital, and social science will continue to build a myriad of platforms to monetize opportunities for being vulnerable and receiving validation (and titillation) from perfect strangers…