By Jennifer L Keluskar Ph.D. A recent event reminded me that meanness comes in various forms, leading to differences in how best to cope with it. While biking to work…
Seeing friendships as flexible and not fragile. By Marisa G. Franco Ph.D. Did you know we lose half our friends every seven years? And the most common reason we do isn’t that…
Story by Diana Tablan Meeting new people can be exciting, but sometimes red flags appear faster than you might expect. Toxic individuals often can’t hide their true nature for long, and…
A couple's courtship can lend clues to the question of how their marriage will fare. Highly romantic courtships don't guarantee living happily ever after, but they are associated with a…
By Erin Leonard Ph.D. Why a certain type of apology can make things worse. There are times when an apology can make you more upset. It can be confusing because you want…
Coping with defensive parents: Why your parent can't apologize. By Imi Lo It plays out like this: you voice a simple concern or make a request, and instead of understanding,…