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What’s Good about Equality?
Whenever we apply macro analyses to individuals, we deal in stereotypes. When we reduce others to stereotypes we become one ourselves.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 9, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steven Stosny, Ph.D. Tags: Ethics and Morality Relationships attachment abuse egalitarian relationships family violence Source Type: news

6 Ways to Recreate, Not Just Salvage, Your Relationship
In my previous post, I emphasized that merely "salvaging" a relationship can’t lead to meaningful, long-lasting couples’ change. The main problem with such rescuing is that it focuses mostly on reducing the negatives between the two beleaguered partners. What’s really needed is for them to identify—and effectively address—the deeper dynamics of their relational distress.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Self-Help Stress Source Type: news

6 Ways to Recreate—Not Just Salvage—Your Relationship
In my previous post, I emphasized that merely "salvaging" a relationship can’t lead to meaningful, long-lasting couples’ change. The main problem with such rescuing is that it focuses mostly on reducing the negatives between the two beleaguered partners. What’s really needed is for them to identify—and effectively address—the deeper dynamics of their relational distress.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Self-Help Stress Source Type: news

How to Have the Marriage You Want
Redefining marriage gives yours a better chance of surviving in our changed society. 74% of newlyweds won’t be surprised if their marriage fails. Here, seven sensible, forward thinking contracts for marital success in established marriages and for couples about to say “I do.” Consider them insurance policies that pay huge dividends.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Newman, Ph.D. Tags: Behavioral Economics Happiness Relationships Self-Help Claire Cain Miller divorce Ferdinand Lundberg Journal of Divorce and Remarriage marriage contract monogamy national marriage project newlyweds parenting second marriage Sus Source Type: news

15 Things to Let Go of in 2015
Ditch the resolutions and let go of these 15 things in the New Year for more happiness, health, and resilience.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Paula Davis-Laack, J.D., M.A.P.P. Tags: Happiness Relationships Resilience Self-Help addicted to busy authentic authenticity breathing Brene Brown burnout cynicism Dr. Adam Grant engagement exhaustion expectations failure giver giving habits high-quality re Source Type: news

Feeding Your Skin Hunger
Scientists prove what humans knew all along, hugs heal.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Degges-White, Ph.D. Tags: Evolutionary Psychology Happiness Relationships Resilience Self-Help Social Life embrace geriatric hug human older adult skin skin hunger stress relief touch warmth Source Type: news

Can You Overcome a Broken Heart?
After a breakup, do wait or start over? Often you must see your former partner realistically and not through rose colored glasses. It's a time to learn how to be alone without being lonely.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gerry Heisler, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Self-Help Source Type: news

Older But Happier? 5 Amazing Findings from Recent Research
Incredibly, whoever dubbed old age "the golden years" was right! 5 recent studies highlight the link between old age and happiness. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Meg Selig Tags: Aging Happiness Health Relationships brain health golden years, happiness and aging happiness and ordinary events happiness strategies longevity meaningful relationships old age online relationships ordinary v. extraordinary expe Source Type: news

Money Decisions
This article can help.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marty Babits Tags: Behavioral Economics Relationships budget holiday intergenerational transmission money money problems Source Type: news

Be Intolerant Of Intolerance!
A lot of popular advice is hypocritical. We shouldn't reject it though. We should embrace it as exposing the moral dilemmas we all really deal with.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy E. Sherman, Ph.D. Tags: Philosophy Relationships Self-Help Social Life Source Type: news

5 Positive Strategies to Make Your Partner Better
Many of us turn to psychology to try to make our own lives better. However, there are a number of proven psychological strategies that will help make our partners and loved ones better. Here are five strategies, the psychology behind them, and how to use them. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Resilience Self-Help coping empathic listening expectancy effect positivity pygmalion effect social support stress stress and coping Source Type: news

New Year’s Breakups
The month of January has been dubbed by some as “National Breakup Month” because it’s the time of year when most divorces are filed. People want to avoid upsetting their families during the holiday season, but the second life gets back to normal (whatever that is), all bets are off, and in some cases, so are the gloves. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Source Type: news

Is Your Smartphone Making You Dumb?
How the "mere presence" of a smartphone—even when it's not on—alters our behavior.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ron Friedman, Ph.D. Tags: Intelligence Relationships Stress Work Source Type: news

Seven Simple Ways You Can Be a Better Partner
The happiest relationships benefit from action and attention. You can do a lot to improve the quality of your partnership. Here are some ideas based on recent scientific findings...read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Theresa E. DiDonato, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Self-Help Social Life Source Type: news

When's the Right Time to Quit ? 8 Things to Consider
There's no decision more gut-wrenching than deciding to give up on something that was once very important to you. An inside look at why it's hard to quit, and what you need to know before you do.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Peg Streep Tags: Happiness Relationships cognitive biases decision-making evolution persistence quitting Source Type: news