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The 9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup: No. 2 - Denial
No matter how remote the possibility, you’re continuing to carry on as if you’re still in a viable relationship, because then it hasn’t ended.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Lachmann, Psy.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Resilience Self-Help breakup breakup recovery breakups epic breakup stages of breakup Source Type: news

3 Keys to a Happy Relationship
Stop chasing a fairytale relationship. Create a real one instead. These three keys will help you keep it a happy one.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susanna Halonen, MAPP Tags: Happiness Relationships Self-Help Social Life Source Type: news

Do You Fight About Money? It's More Toxic Than You Think
If there's one issue that's guaranteed to put stress fractures in your marriage,other than infidelity, it's your finances. Why fighting about money can sink your relationship, and what research suggests you need to do about it, if you are.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Peg Streep Tags: Relationships Stress communication patterns divorce fighting Finances healthy marriage money spending Source Type: news

Surrendering to Desire
Desire arises from an unconscious place and surrendering to desire entails just allowing a situation to unfold naturally. To do this involves practicing mindfulness and having a sense of gratitude. Surrendering to desire is one way to follow your instincts and allow your heart rather than your mind to lead the way.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Diana Raab, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Self-Help ecstasy of surrender Source Type: news

How Often Do You Judge People Unfairly? What Is the Cost?
How often do you judge people unfairly? What is the cost?read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elizabeth R. Thornton Tags: Race and Ethnicity Relationships Work diversity and inclusion MLK racism in america Source Type: news

Are You Authentic in Relationships?
Being your true self is risky, but the relationship benefits could be substantial.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Theresa E. DiDonato, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Resilience Self-Help Source Type: news

The 9 Stages of Grieving a Breakup No. 1: Shock
“Huh? What do you mean, it’s over?” This new information overloads your brain. The concept that you have become disposable, replaceable, and irrelevant shoots through you in spasms.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Lachmann, Psy.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Resilience Self-Help break up breakup breakup recovery breakups epic breakup Source Type: news

What Being a Cat Person or a Dog Person Says About You
Does knowing whether someone prefers cats to dogs or dogs to cats give you insight into who they are? Should you be asking about pets when you choose a doctor or lawyer, or hire a realtor or a nanny? Here's what science knows.... and you should too. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Peg Streep Tags: Relationships Self-Help cat people dog people extraversion neuroticism personality Pets Source Type: news

Closer to Fido or Father?
Fully 85% of dog owners and 78% of cat owners count their pets as family. What’s more, 94% of dog owners and 84% of cat owners feel close to their pets, yet only 87% feel close to their mother and 74% feel close to their father. Gender, family structure, and other traits influence these patterns. So what is the social and familial significance of pets?read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elizabeth Aura McClintock, Ph.D. Tags: Gender Relationships Source Type: news

Have a New York Moment Today (Wherever You Are)
I guess New York moments are cool, because they involve self-expression: doing the weird thing without caring what people think. They also involve situations that bring together people from all walks of life, often around food (the cronut, donut, bagel, hot dog, and pizza – food that transcends social status, gender, and age). In one word – New York Moments are casual. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ran Zilca Tags: Happiness Philosophy Relationships Social Life Spirituality connectedness New York positive psychology Source Type: news

Making Friends is Easier Than You Think
Applying The Golden Rule of Friendship is quick, easy, and it works.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 18, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jack Schafer, Ph.D. Tags: Law and Crime Relationships friendship Jack Schafer likability quotient Love; Relationships Marvin Karlins The Golden Rule of Friendship The Like Switch Source Type: news

An Easy Way to Make Friends
Applying The Golden Rule of Friendship is quick, easy, and it works.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 18, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jack Schafer, Ph.D. Tags: Law and Crime Relationships friendship Jack Schafer likability quotient Love; Relationships Marvin Karlins The Golden Rule of Friendship The Like Switch Source Type: news

How Caring for Community Helps the Caregivers Too
It is a little-known secret that caregivers, volunteers & activists benefit as much, if not more, than the people they are helping.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 18, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sherry Hamby, Ph.D. Tags: Ethics and Morality Relationships Resilience Spirituality community human rights volunteering Source Type: news

Is Your Boyfriend Or Husband A Feminist?
Was Aziz Ansari right that everyone's a feminist now?read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 18, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: J. R. Bruns, M.D. Tags: Relationships Self-Help Amal Alamuddin cohabitation companionate marriage feminism gender roles george clooney going steady illegitimacy Lisa Bonos patriarchy premarital sex Rosie the Riveter WACs washington post columnist Source Type: news

9 Essential Issues Good Therapy Should Address
Despite the fact that all people are unique individuals who will need their therapy tailored to their specific needs, there are some general factors that define good therapy. If you and your therapist are not addressing them, important therapeutic stones may be left unturned thus limiting your therapy's effectiveness.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 18, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Clifford N. Lazarus, Ph.D. Tags: Psychiatry Relationships Self-Help Therapy biological reasons conflict irrational beliefs maladaptive behavior personality disorders social difficulties stressors Source Type: news