Issue Archive
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January 2018Change Artists
The rules for reinvention have changed. Whether you want to end procrastination or become more sociable, it's possible to change basic elements of yourself.
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November 2017The Comparison Trap
Social comparison is a core element of human nature. It’s how we evaluate ourselves. The downside? It can make us feel lackluster—especially in the age of social media. But you don’t have to succumb.
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September 2017The Hardest Word
The ability to say no is crucial for mental health and self-confidence.
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July 2017Why We Want Who We Want
While most of us are drawn to looks first, human attraction is far more complex than it appears at first sight.
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May 2017How to Handle the Most Toxic People in Your Life
They demean and deflate you—and they think you're the problem. Here's a guide to surviving toxic times.
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March 2017How Secrets Can Destroy a Relationship
Examining the context in which secrets develop is key to vanquishing their power.
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January 2017The Radical Thrill of Intimacy
Intimacy always involves risk. But connection is our surest path to transcendence.
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November 2016Listening to Jealousy
If you can resist the urge to smash the china, feeling jealous can actually bring couples closer together.
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September 2016Meet the Real Narcissists (They're Not What You Think)
Even for those high in the trait, it's not all about vanity.
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July 2016The New Menage a Trois
Smartphones are sabotaging our most intimate relationships.