Social Instincts Covering the science and psychology of human behavior Relationships 4 Factors That Determine How Long a Relationship Will Last Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 22, 2024 To build a long-lasting relationship, strive to meet these four criteria. To build a long-lasting relationship, strive to meet these four criteria. Intuition 3 Ways to Harness Your Intuition to Make Flawless Decisions Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 19, 2024 The next time you get a "gut feeling" about something, don't ignore it. The next time you get a "gut feeling" about something, don't ignore it. Infidelity 11 Signs That Your Partner Might Be Cheating On You Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 18, 2024 Here's how to spot what research finds are the most-common methods cheaters use to hide their affairs. Here's how to spot what research finds are the most-common methods cheaters use to hide their affairs. Career 3 Reasons Why Working From Home Isn’t as Easy as It Looks Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 17, 2024 In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why. In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why. Dreaming 3 Ways to Shift From Chasing to "Attracting" Your Dreams Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 16, 2024 Don't chase; attract. What belongs to you will simply find you. Don't chase; attract. What belongs to you will simply find you. Divorce The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 12, 2024 Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time. Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time. Boundaries 3 Reasons Why the "Soft Life" Movement Is So Empowering Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 11, 2024 Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending. Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending. Mating 3 Ways to Avoid Oversharing on a First Date Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 10, 2024 Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date. Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date. Relationships 3 Reasons Why You Can't Love Others Until You Love Yourself Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 8, 2024 How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. Adolescence 2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 6, 2024 Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible. Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible. Relationships 2 Ways to Save Your Love Life From "Groundhogging" Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 5, 2024 Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting. Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting. Media 3 Movies Applauded for Psychological Accuracy Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 4, 2024 These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders. These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders. Relationships 2 Sure Signs That Exes Shouldn't Be Friends Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 3, 2024 1. The presence of unresolved romantic desire. 1. The presence of unresolved romantic desire. Bias How the "IKEA Effect" Turns Our Labor Into Love Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 2, 2024 We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby. We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby. Career 7 Ways to Become Your Workplace's Humble Star Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 1, 2024 Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right. Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right. Marriage 2 Signs That Your Marriage Proposal Was a Shut-Up Ring Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 28, 2024 Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to? Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to? Media 2 Disney Movies That Introduce Kids to Mental Health Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 27, 2024 Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson. Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson. Relationships How Non-Monogamous Couples Are Surviving and Thriving Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 26, 2024 Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever. Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever. Workplace Dynamics 4 Worker Archetypes—From Best to Worst to Work With Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 25, 2024 Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why. Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why. Attention 4 Reasons Why People "Sadfish" on the Internet Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 24, 2024 Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention. Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention. 1 2 Next
Relationships 4 Factors That Determine How Long a Relationship Will Last Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 22, 2024 To build a long-lasting relationship, strive to meet these four criteria. To build a long-lasting relationship, strive to meet these four criteria.
Intuition 3 Ways to Harness Your Intuition to Make Flawless Decisions Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 19, 2024 The next time you get a "gut feeling" about something, don't ignore it. The next time you get a "gut feeling" about something, don't ignore it.
Infidelity 11 Signs That Your Partner Might Be Cheating On You Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 18, 2024 Here's how to spot what research finds are the most-common methods cheaters use to hide their affairs. Here's how to spot what research finds are the most-common methods cheaters use to hide their affairs.
Career 3 Reasons Why Working From Home Isn’t as Easy as It Looks Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 17, 2024 In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why. In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why.
Dreaming 3 Ways to Shift From Chasing to "Attracting" Your Dreams Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 16, 2024 Don't chase; attract. What belongs to you will simply find you. Don't chase; attract. What belongs to you will simply find you.
Divorce The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 12, 2024 Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time. Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time.
Boundaries 3 Reasons Why the "Soft Life" Movement Is So Empowering Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 11, 2024 Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending. Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending.
Mating 3 Ways to Avoid Oversharing on a First Date Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 10, 2024 Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date. Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date.
Relationships 3 Reasons Why You Can't Love Others Until You Love Yourself Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 8, 2024 How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.
Adolescence 2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 6, 2024 Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible. Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible.
Relationships 2 Ways to Save Your Love Life From "Groundhogging" Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 5, 2024 Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting. Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting.
Media 3 Movies Applauded for Psychological Accuracy Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 4, 2024 These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders. These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders.
Relationships 2 Sure Signs That Exes Shouldn't Be Friends Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 3, 2024 1. The presence of unresolved romantic desire. 1. The presence of unresolved romantic desire.
Bias How the "IKEA Effect" Turns Our Labor Into Love Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 2, 2024 We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby. We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby.
Career 7 Ways to Become Your Workplace's Humble Star Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 1, 2024 Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right. Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right.
Marriage 2 Signs That Your Marriage Proposal Was a Shut-Up Ring Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 28, 2024 Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to? Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to?
Media 2 Disney Movies That Introduce Kids to Mental Health Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 27, 2024 Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson. Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson.
Relationships How Non-Monogamous Couples Are Surviving and Thriving Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 26, 2024 Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever. Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever.
Workplace Dynamics 4 Worker Archetypes—From Best to Worst to Work With Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 25, 2024 Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why. Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why.
Attention 4 Reasons Why People "Sadfish" on the Internet Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 24, 2024 Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention. Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention.