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Confidence
4 Reasons Why People Lose Interest in a Partner

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on September 19, 2018

You meet someone new, and things are going great — but after a short time, you’re left wondering what went wrong. Here are four tips to maintain someone's interest.

You meet someone new, and things are going great — but after a short time, you’re left wondering what went wrong. Here are four tips to maintain someone's interest.

Relationships
How to Make a Relationship Last Forever

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on January 12, 2018

With the rate of divorce hovering around 50 percent, people often ask how they can make a relationship last forever? These are my top three tips.

With the rate of divorce hovering around 50 percent, people often ask how they can make a relationship last forever? These are my top three tips.

Relationships
3 Signs of a Relationship That's Gone Wrong

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on October 2, 2017

It's difficult to admit that a relationship which started out so great has turned into something bad. Here are three signs that it might be time to end your relationship.

It's difficult to admit that a relationship which started out so great has turned into something bad. Here are three signs that it might be time to end your relationship.

Sex
Sex at the Olympic Games? The Truth Revealed

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on August 15, 2016

For years now, hundreds of thousands of condoms have been distributed to athletes at the Olympic Games. But how many are actually being used?

For years now, hundreds of thousands of condoms have been distributed to athletes at the Olympic Games. But how many are actually being used?

Jealousy
One Thing You Must Know About Jealousy

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on March 30, 2015

Evolutionary psychology explain a critical gender difference in jealousy responses. Men have more to gain from sex with multiple partners so they respond by looking for someone new. Women have more to gain from keeping their partner committed so they respond by enhancing themselves and the relationship.

Evolutionary psychology explain a critical gender difference in jealousy responses. Men have more to gain from sex with multiple partners so they respond by looking for someone new. Women have more to gain from keeping their partner committed so they respond by enhancing themselves and the relationship.

Bias
Black People Have a Right to Be Angry

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on December 19, 2014

Those in power don’t care if thousands of people disagree with the Brown and Garner verdicts as long as white supremacy remains intact.

Those in power don’t care if thousands of people disagree with the Brown and Garner verdicts as long as white supremacy remains intact.

Infidelity
The 10 Commandments: More Harm Than Good?

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on August 18, 2014

The Ten Commandments direct attention to qualities that should be avoided. Given the powerful influence of language on our lives, we might consider re-framing these negative statements into positives. For example, "Thou shall not commit adultery" might yield better outcomes if changed to "I will be faithful to my spouse."

The Ten Commandments direct attention to qualities that should be avoided. Given the powerful influence of language on our lives, we might consider re-framing these negative statements into positives. For example, "Thou shall not commit adultery" might yield better outcomes if changed to "I will be faithful to my spouse."

Relationships
Why First Marriages Fail

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on July 15, 2014

Are you doomed if you married your first love? The immature patterns developed early in a relationship have the potential to destroy a partnership down the line.

Are you doomed if you married your first love? The immature patterns developed early in a relationship have the potential to destroy a partnership down the line.

Infidelity
Why People Cheat

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on March 26, 2014

Over 90 percent of Americans believe infidelity is unacceptable, yet 30 to 40 percent of people engage in it.

Over 90 percent of Americans believe infidelity is unacceptable, yet 30 to 40 percent of people engage in it.

Relationships
It’s a New Year…Time to Assess Your Relationship

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on January 5, 2014

Intimate partners impact our well being in a tremendous way. It’s essential that these relations are healthy and satisfying. In this article, I describe ways to improve an existing partnership or decide whether it’s time to move on.

Intimate partners impact our well being in a tremendous way. It’s essential that these relations are healthy and satisfying. In this article, I describe ways to improve an existing partnership or decide whether it’s time to move on.

Friends
Gift-Giving for the Holidays

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on December 16, 2013

Some people love the holidays. They immerse themselves in all the season has to offer. Other people dread this time of year and struggle to find the perfect gift. For those who need help, I outline quick tips to make the gift selection process more enjoyable.

Some people love the holidays. They immerse themselves in all the season has to offer. Other people dread this time of year and struggle to find the perfect gift. For those who need help, I outline quick tips to make the gift selection process more enjoyable.

Relationships
5 Tips for Daters Who Want a Relationship

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on August 15, 2013

Five recommendations for people looking for a satisfying and long-term relationship: 1) work on yourself first; 2) find a similar partner; 3) avoid early relationship pitfalls; 4) balance independence with interdependence; 5) when the time is right, put the relationship’s needs first.

Five recommendations for people looking for a satisfying and long-term relationship: 1) work on yourself first; 2) find a similar partner; 3) avoid early relationship pitfalls; 4) balance independence with interdependence; 5) when the time is right, put the relationship’s needs first.

Relationships
Rituals: Connecting People Together

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on July 23, 2013

Rituals serve numerous positive functions for couples and families. Familiar patterns, such as sitting down for a meal together, provide predictability and stability when things are chaotic and stressful. Rituals can also facilitate transitions such as when partners become parents, when children enter preschool, or when family members become ill or pass away.

Rituals serve numerous positive functions for couples and families. Familiar patterns, such as sitting down for a meal together, provide predictability and stability when things are chaotic and stressful. Rituals can also facilitate transitions such as when partners become parents, when children enter preschool, or when family members become ill or pass away.

Relationships
Catfish and Secrets

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on June 24, 2013

A catfish is a person who creates a false identity to pursue a romantic interest online. Does catfishing have any positive outcomes?

A catfish is a person who creates a false identity to pursue a romantic interest online. Does catfishing have any positive outcomes?

Relationships
Love, Athletics, and the Case of Tiger Woods

Kelly Campbell Ph.D. on March 27, 2013

Athletes perform better when in love, such as the case with Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn. Being in love is characterized by intense passion, increased energy, and obsessive thoughts, which parallels the qualities experienced by high performance athletes. Given the overlap, do athletes perform better or worse when in love?

Athletes perform better when in love, such as the case with Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn. Being in love is characterized by intense passion, increased energy, and obsessive thoughts, which parallels the qualities experienced by high performance athletes. Given the overlap, do athletes perform better or worse when in love?