While passion is a vibrant and essential aspect of any relationship, recognizing when it tips into unhealthy obsession is crucial. Here are the signs to look out for. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

What does soothing a crying baby have to do with finding a lost submarine? Both reveal a smarter way to face problems than waiting for certainty, explains @StevenCHayes psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

We have a tendency to judge others’ behavior as wrong but excuse the same behavior when we do it ourselves—and that bias even applies to infidelity. Here’s how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Both happiness and meaningfulness are dimensions of a good life. Here's what makes them different—and why purpose may not always feel pleasant, but that doesn't make it any less fulfilling. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

In a relationship, each partner hopes that the other will be loyal to them and emotionally supportive. Here's how the most successful couples make sure they have each other's back, always. psychologytoday.com/us/artic…

Have you ever written down the life you hope to have? It may seem simple, but research suggests that putting your values, goals, and experiences into words can help you gain clarity—and take meaningful steps toward the future you want. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

We often view our cravings—whether for drugs, alcohol, food, or approval—as indictments of our character. Yet neuroscience and psychology say otherwise. This is why. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

ADHD shows up in ways that we may have never thought possible when we fell into stereotypes of who has ADHD and how it manifests. Here's what everyone needs to know. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Most of us will face decisions at one point or another that are complicated and have no easy answers. Reasoning will only get us so far. Here are some intuitive truths we need to remember that can help guide us in the best direction for us. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Self-talk can either help us to accomplish tasks, focus, and get motivated, or it can sabotage us and keep us from realizing our potential. Here's how we can harness the power of self-talk to improve our lives. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

“There is no ideal path from betrayal to reconciliation. Yet understanding the reasons for straying and the dynamics of post-affair behavior allows partners to contemplate the important decision about whether to move forward,” writes @WendyPatrickPhD psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

The surest way to stop spiraling through negativity, counterintuitively, isn't to resolve the issue that plagues you. Here's what's actually been proven to help. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Research across 145 countries finds that happiness and well-being generally follow a U-shaped curve over a human adult life. So if you're hitting that midlife dip, know that you're not alone—and odds are, it will get better. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

For people with borderline personality disorder, rejection can feel especially painful. Understanding emotional sensitivity and learned expectations can help explain why. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Do you sense that your partner is pulling away? These signs can help you decide whether to fight for the relationship or begin to move on. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

People who sabotage themselves stand in the way of their goals and progress. Such self-destructive behavior can come in different forms, including procrastination, perfectionism, and other actions. Take this test to assess your knowledge of self-sabotage. psychologytoday.com/us/quizz…

It's important for children to learn how to follow the rules and behave. At the same time, they also need to be able to speak up for their safety and values and for those around them—essential skills in adulthood. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

When we have fantastic sexual chemistry with a partner, it may make us want to stay with them. But new research finds that sexual satisfaction doesn’t always mean what we think it does. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

We tend to move from one demand to the next, carrying the heavy weight of our work and our responsibilities, often without enough time to restore our internal resources. It's time to change that. Start here. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

The first step to avoid working with a narcissist is to not hire one. New research on predictors of personality suggests that 3 simple job-interview questions could help quickly identify a narcissist. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…