What’s Behind the Rise of Lonely, Single Men
By Gregory Matos PsyD, ABPP Younger and middle-aged men are the loneliest they’ve been in generations, and it’s probably going to get worse. This is not my typical rosy view of relationships…
Here Are The Worst Ways To Break Up With Someone
By Christy Chan Let's face it: breakups are often painful, no matter how a relationship ends. But the best way to part is to do it respectfully, so that there are…
10 Reasons Why Dating Apps Suck & 10 Tips For Meeting People In Person
By David Davidovic Dating apps promise connection but often deliver confusion and frustration instead. What appears to be endless possibilities might conceal a vicious cycle of dead ends and constant disappointment.…
The Best Way To Respond To Meanness And Rudeness
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…
6 Things Not To Ask AI
By Gina Barreca Ph.D. Don't ask AI anything whatsoever about your appearance. A big part of its job is to make you keep using it, so it will engage and flatter you…
A Surprising Secret to Keeping Friendships
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…
11 Things Toxic People Do In The First Five Minutes That Reveal Their True Nature
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…
3 Signs Of A Toxic Apology
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…
How to Tell If You Can Trust a Friend
Trustworthy friends don’t have to be perfect friends. By Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D. Trust is an important ingredient in any friendship. But there are many aspects to trust. How we want to…
