What Vulnerable Narcissists Really Fear

Vulnerable narcissists, also known as covert narcissists, may not be as overtly obnoxious or arrogant as grandiose narcissists but possess their own unique set of unappealing and noxious behaviors. Vulnerable narcissism is broadly defined in terms of...

Are Foursomes the Secret to Keeping Romance Alive?

A candlelit dinner for two is the classic way to keep romance alive but research from Wayne State University suggests that going on a double date may be even more effective. A study found that...

The Psychological Diagnosis for People Who Lie About Everything

It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what. — Hugh Laurie Truth be told, we all lie sometimes. Ninety percent of our deceptions are white lies told to...

The Benefits of Diversifying Your Social Portfolio

“Friendship isn’t a big thing — it’s a million little things.” Paulo Coelho. Mounting evidence shows that tending to our friendships matters as much to our health as going to bed early and eating well. Want...

A Cure for Catastrophizing

“There were many terrible things in my life and most of them never happened.” — Michael Montaigne “Everything is ruined:” Catastrophizing is the tendency to jump to negative conclusions and assume a bad outcome. My patient, Juliet,...

Take Control of the Story You Tell About Yourself

“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Joan Didion We are story-telling creatures. They help us make sense of the world and our place in it. The story we tell about ourselves—our narrative identity—is especially...