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Jen Kim

About

Jen Kim is a writer and former Psychology Today intern, and a graduate of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. She writes primarily about relationships and being lost in your 20s and 30s.

Her writing has been published in Psychology Today, The Chicago Tribune's Red Eye, The Northwest Indiana Times, modernman.com, nameberry.com and other outlets.

Books by Jen Kim

Recent Posts

5 Disturbing Facts About Phone Snubbing

How friend phone snubbing or “Fphubbing” can hurt your relationships.

Are Your Friends Richer, More Popular and More Attractive than You?

The answer is yes, but it doesn't tell the whole story.

How Animals Flirt and What We Can Learn from Them

Love may be as deceptive, messy, and complicated for animals as it is for us.

The Fascinating Psychology of Scents and Smells

Do you smell like urine or vanilla? The answer depends on the sniffer's genes.

How Anti-Vax Propaganda Succeeded in Japan

We've been here before: Lessons from the rise of disinformation during Japan's HPV vaccine rollout.

We've been here before: Lessons from the rise of disinformation during Japan's HPV vaccine rollout.

6 Truths to Remember When You Feel Like You're Not Good Enough

Truth No. 3: Not being perfect makes you a better human.

Truth No. 3: Not being perfect makes you a better human.

Is Popularity Genetic?

How genetics might be the key to flying up the social ladder.

How genetics might be the key to flying up the social ladder.

Want to Cut Down on Eating Meat? Just Look at It

New research suggests even meat-eaters are disgusted by meat.

New research suggests even meat-eaters are disgusted by meat.

Should You Say 'I Love You' First?

Three things to consider before you reveal your feelings before your partner does.

Three things to consider before you reveal your feelings before your partner does.

For the Love of the Grudge: Resentment Feels Good

Grudges give us permission to become victims—and enjoy all the perks that come along with it.

Grudges give us permission to become victims—and enjoy all the perks that come along with it.