Less Me More We

“Happiness comes from within.” Comments like this have kept psychiatrists in business for years. While I agree with the overall message, it has become increasingly apparent to me that happiness comes from “with” as much...

SMOOTH TALKERS, LISTEN UP

“Speak up,” adults tell their children. From an early age, we’re taught the importance of saying what we think loudly and clearly. The lesson is, if you want to make a point, your voice...

How To Get Out Of The Friend Zone

Have you ever found yourself attracted to someone who initially didn’t float your boat? A recent study at the University of Texas explores the science underlying a change of heart and how perceptions of attractiveness...

Learn How to Read Someone Else’s Mind

If you want to improve your ability to read someone else’s mind, stop thinking about yourself. Research shows that engaging with fictional characters through literature and on screen is a great way to boost...

Monogamy: It’s Fact, Not Opinion

The benefits of relationships and canoodling abound. Yet contrary to what some men may claim in locker rooms, dorm rooms, and after one too many hours at happy hour, more sexual partners does not...

Hello? Can You Hear Me Now? Put the Phone Away

When I am trying to get some work done, I place my phone face down on the desk and put it in silent mode. No pings, dings or vibrations to notify me of incoming...