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How to Survive a Long Distance Relationship

Long distance relationships come with their own unique challenges, and I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here's what I learned surviving it all.

The 5 Levels of Friendship

Friendship comes in different flavors. I’ve put together this article as a sort of primer about friendships. What they are, why we have them, what they’re worth, and why they go right/wrong at some point.

How to Give and Receive Compliments at Work

Whether you’re a manager or a team member, giving and receiving compliments plays a major part in forming workplace relationships. Yet research shows that many people feel anxiety over the idea of exchanging compliments, worrying about coming off as a kiss-up or having their compliment misinterpreted. To be better at giving compliments, it’s also important to become better at receiving them. These scenarios and suggestions can help anyone practice the art of giving and receiving compliments.

Actor-Observer Bias in Social Psychology

The actor-observer bias is a term in social psychology that refers to a tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to internal causes. It is a type of attributional bias that plays a role in how people perceive and interact with other people.

What Is the Chameleon Effect?

The chameleon effect is a phenomenon that finds us mimicking the mannerisms, gestures, or facial expressions of the people we interact with most often. It causes you to subconsciously make behavioral changes to match the behavior of people in your close social circles, or even strangers

The Dangers of Distrust

Society creates systems of incentives for us to trust one another. But the internet has shifted those incentives—distrust is on the rise.

Need New Friends? Don't Know How to Make Them?

6 ways to make new friends in any situation.

Improving sibling relationships

Psychologists’ research shows that these long-lasting relationships are more critical than many people think and offers insights on how to improve them

Vulnerability: The Key to Better Relationships

"Vulnerability" has become a bit of a buzzword in pop culture and as such, often gets distorted into something it's not. Here's what vulnerability really is and what it can and can't do for you.

Why community matters so much — and how to find yours

A community can serve as a social safety net, but finding one and becoming a part of it is different from simply making friends.

Here’s how you can connect to friends who are depressed

Some heartfelt advice from writer Bill Bernat, who’s been there

How to talk to strangers

Kio Stark has always talked to strangers — she believes these fleeting moments give us new ways to fall in love with the world. She shares five ways to spark a meaningful interaction with someone you’ve never met before.

Why it’s so tempting to build walls and shut people out (and what to do instead)

Why do humans often want to create a world of “us” vs. “them”? And what can we do about this unhelpful, often damaging, yet somehow reassuring instinct? Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger has some useful advice.

Making These Resolutions Can Improve a Relationship

Relationship experts share four suggestions for enhancing intimacy and romance with your partner in the new year.

Divorce Is Hard. Here’s How You Can Help Those Going Through One.

From grand gestures to small acts of kindness, experts say that there are many ways to help those slammed by the shame, shock and economic panic of a separation or divorce.

An Overlooked Cure for Loneliness

Science tells us the solution may lie in what we do for others, not ourselves.

To Create a Healthy Habit, Find an Accountability Buddy

(This article is in spanish)

We often behave better when someone else is watching us. Find an ally - another person or even an app - to help you make better decisions.

How to Spot Depression in Young Children

We tend to think of childhood as a time of innocence and joy, but as many as 2 to 3 percent of children from ages 6 to 12 can have serious depression.