Social Instincts

Social Networking

2 Reasons Why ‘Third Spaces’ Are Essential for Finding Love

Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 1, 2024

The steady decline of third spaces poses problems for single folk. Here are two reasons why.

The steady decline of third spaces poses problems for single folk. Here are two reasons why.

Gaslighting

2 Signs Your Boss Might Be Gaslighting You at Work

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 31, 2024

Always questioning your reality at work? You might be a victim of gaslighting.

Always questioning your reality at work? You might be a victim of gaslighting.

Marriage

2 Reasons Why You Should Marry Your Best Friend

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 30, 2024

Two reasons why friendship is a must when it comes to marriage.

Two reasons why friendship is a must when it comes to marriage.

Relationships

3 Ways to Handle Your Partner's Emotional Baggage

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 29, 2024

Here's how to avoid letting a difficult past prevent you from a good future.

Here's how to avoid letting a difficult past prevent you from a good future.

Relationships

5 Ways to Brighten Your Relationship With Little Things

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 25, 2024

Grand gestures are out; micro-actions are in. Here's how to incorporate them into your relationship.

Grand gestures are out; micro-actions are in. Here's how to incorporate them into your relationship.

Relationships

3 Things You Must Accept if You Want a Healthy Relationship

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 24, 2024

Looking for love? Consider a reality check before you continue your search.

Looking for love? Consider a reality check before you continue your search.

Relationships

3 Reasons You Should Stop Being "Too Nice" in Relationships

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 22, 2024

There's a very fine line between being nice and being overly agreeable. Here's how to spot the difference in your relationship.

There's a very fine line between being nice and being overly agreeable. Here's how to spot the difference in your relationship.

Marriage

3 Ways Self-Awareness Can Improve Your Marriage

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 21, 2024

Self-awareness begets a stronger foundation for your marriage. Here's how.

Self-awareness begets a stronger foundation for your marriage. Here's how.

Anger

How the 5-Second Rule Can Save Relationships

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 18, 2024

Just a short break can keep conflicts from escalating.

Just a short break can keep conflicts from escalating.

Relationships

The 5 Kinds of Unrequited Love

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 17, 2024

Ranked from easiest to worst to cope with, these are the five kinds of one-sided love.

Ranked from easiest to worst to cope with, these are the five kinds of one-sided love.

Relationships

Would You Marry Yourself?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 16, 2024

This is what it might mean if your answer is "No."

This is what it might mean if your answer is "No."

Gaslighting

5 Ways to Handle a Friend Who Gaslights You

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 15, 2024

Friends shouldn't leave you questioning your reality. If they do, they could be gaslighting you. Here's how to break free.

Friends shouldn't leave you questioning your reality. If they do, they could be gaslighting you. Here's how to break free.

Relationships

How Your Brain Experiences Different Kinds of Love

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 14, 2024

Not all types of love are created equally—at least, not according to your brain.

Not all types of love are created equally—at least, not according to your brain.

Boundaries

Why No-Contact Families Are Becoming a New Norm

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 11, 2024

Betrayals, ideological differences, and more.

Betrayals, ideological differences, and more.

Relationships

How to Respond When Your Partner Hurts Your Feelings

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 10, 2024

Feeling triggered by your partner? Here are 3 ways you can respond healthily.

Feeling triggered by your partner? Here are 3 ways you can respond healthily.

Mating

3 Ways to Date Like a Scientist

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 9, 2024

Tired of flopped relationships? Consider this "data-driven" approach to dating.

Tired of flopped relationships? Consider this "data-driven" approach to dating.

Cannabis

Debunking a Key Myth About Marijuana

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 8, 2024

New research reveals why we need to let go of the "lazy stoner" stereotype.

New research reveals why we need to let go of the "lazy stoner" stereotype.

Motivation

2 Questions Partners Should Always Ask Each Other

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 7, 2024

Are you an emotionally adept partner? These two questions can help you become one.

Are you an emotionally adept partner? These two questions can help you become one.

Gaslighting

3 Signs That a Partner Is Gaslighting You

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 3, 2024

3. Trying to separate you from your support system.

3. Trying to separate you from your support system.

Memory

2 Hit Movies Are Based on Myths About Memory

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 2, 2024

Two hit films perpetuate some common misconceptions about memory. Here's where they go wrong.

Two hit films perpetuate some common misconceptions about memory. Here's where they go wrong.