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Never Close Your Eyes
If you close your eyes, you won't be able to see.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: David B. Seaburn, Ph.D., L.M.F.T. Tags: Happiness Integrative Medicine Relationships Spirituality biopsychosocial model Buddhism Charlie No Face Chimney Bluffs Darkness is as Light David B. Seaburn David Seaburn George Engel interbeing interconnection mysticism Pum Source Type: news

The Long-Term Dynamics of Sibling Relationships
No matter how much siblings love each other, they’re bound to have their share of conflict, often over the attention of their parents. Whether you’re a sibling, or a parent of one, you know that sibling rivalry is real. Here are some insights to help you understand where it comes from and what the effects of parental favoritism can be over time.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 3, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Happiness Relationships Social Life Birth order conflict families family family dynamics favoritism midlife parenting sibling rivalry siblings tension tips Source Type: news

Do You Use Sarcasm in E-mails?
Do you use sarcasm in e-mails and text messages? Your messages might be as clear as mud!read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 2, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Daniel Voyer, Ph.D. Tags: Cognition Media Relationships Social Life Source Type: news

Lust, Favors and Nepotism: Leadership Promotions Turn Toxic
Lust and who is sleeping with whom unfortunately continues to motivate leadership promotions in some top tier organizations. Add favors and nepotism to the illegitimate promotions list and it is a recipe for grievances, lawsuits and a toxic workplace. In 2015 this carnal and deceitful basis for promotions still slithers forward. I offer insights and remedies.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 2, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alan Goldman, Ph.D. Tags: Ethics and Morality Relationships Work betrayed employees carnal leadership Executive Coaching ignored & invalidated mid-level managers Illegitimate Inc. lustful promotions promotions turned toxic Source Type: news

Figuring Out Friendship
Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship. What I understand about it, what I still don’t, and how the experience of friendship has always been different that it has been for others.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - January 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lynne Soraya Tags: Autism Relationships Social Life Therapy Asperger ' s syndrome autism spectrum autistic friendships bereavement carlin flora counseling death of a friend female friendships friendfluence Gavin Bollard grief grief counseli Source Type: news

“I Didn’t Mean to Hurt You”
All intimate couples fight. The way they resolve those battles will determine the outcome of their relationship. The greatest enemy to resolution is blaming the other partner for the problem. When the people in a committed relationship learn to take responsibility for their own behavior, they are much more likely to succeed.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 31, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Randi Gunther, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Self-Help conflict resolution love love advice relationship advice Source Type: news

Authenticity, Self-Esteem and Time Perspective
Does happiness exist in the absence of authenticity?read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 31, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nathan A. Heflick, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Self-Help Source Type: news

The Prices You Pay for Winning an Argument
There are an infinite variety of strategies for winning an argument, but there are only a few motives that drive the compulsion to win. The most prevalent one is the desire to avoid an anticipated humiliation, punishment, or loss of power by defeating the other person and thus affirming a dominant position in the relationship. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 31, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Linda and Charlie Bloom, Tags: Happiness Relationships Self-Help Social Life aggression arguments win conflict wife humiliation lose marry punishment selfish strategies Source Type: news

Your New Year’s Resolution: Put the Phone Away
Are you resolving to be a better person this year? Build a new relationship? Increase your work performance? Enhance your creativity? There's one simple step that can help you achieve all of these things: controlling the distracting devices that are interfering with your goals. Learn why it's important to put your phone away and focus on what matters.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 31, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jesse Fox, Ph.D. Tags: Media Relationships Self-Help Work cell phones creativity happiness mobile phones stress technology work performance Source Type: news

Nuggets from Psychology Today’s “Essential Reads”
From 2014’s PsychologyToday.com "Essential Reads" articles, these are my favorite tips on change, mental health, relationships, parenting, materialism, and aging. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 31, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marty Nemko, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Self-Help Work change communication materialism parenting Source Type: news

Mastering the 4 Stages of Development
Becoming an adult means moving through the 4 stages of development, but it's easy to get stuck. How to know when you are and what to do about it.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 31, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Robert Taibbi, L.C.S.W. Tags: Child Development Happiness Relationships Self-Help counter-dependence developmental stages Independence interdependence self sufficiency Source Type: news

Lasting Love, like Puppies, Has Both a Front and a Back End
You fall in love with the front end of the puppy, but every puppy has a back end. Therein lies a lesson about commitment in relationships. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 30, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Scott M. Stanley, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Source Type: news

His and Her Feelings
Society conditions women to think they are the emotional gender. Women are taught a separate set of rules that allow a wider range of self-expression. Women aren’t as good at hiding their facial expressions; you can often read them like a book (helpful when women say they’re “fine” but feel the opposite). With men, it’s more of a guessing game.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 30, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Audrey Nelson, Ph.D. Tags: Gender Relationships Work Audrey Nelson audrey nelson phd code switching gender commmunication Source Type: news

8 Renewal Tips for Making Resolutions
How can you make resolutions that are sustainable and healthy? Usher in the new year with these 8 tips that focus on how to make resolutions based on self-awareness, renewal, and self-compassion.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 30, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marlynn Wei, M.D., J.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Self-Help Stress creating new years resolutions goals making goals relaxation renewal success Source Type: news

Three Steps for a Better New Year
If you want a better 2015 for yourself and for those around you please remember three key words: Gratitude, Kindness, and Acceptance. Try this simple three step process and see how it goes for you. I bet that if you make a sincere effort you’ll be glad that you did and will start the New Year off much better than you expected. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 30, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., ABPP Tags: Happiness Health Relationships Self-Help happiness strategies new year ' s resolutions Source Type: news