Poke Me If You Like (and Don’t Like) Me
We are social creatures and crave companionship. So why do we often push the very people we care about away?
The 19th Century German philosopher...
How to Fight Fair In Relationships
Conventional wisdom tells us it is best to avoid conflict in a relationship. After all, arguments tend to bring out our least appealing qualities:...
Is Your Cellphone Ruining Your Relationship?
Your cell phone may put the world at your fingertips but it may also be making those closest to you feel like you are...
Hiding in Plain Sight
If a man dressed in a gorilla suit walked in front of you, stopped, beat his chest, and then continued on his merry way,...
What Makes a Good Doctor?
“I don’t care if she’s nice. I just care that she’s the best.” My patient’s internist was retiring and he was eager to find a...
I Have a Confession to Make
Imagine sitting alone in a restaurant waiting for a friend. How do you pass the time? Do you look around? Do you savor the...