How Laughter Brings Us Together
New research suggests that people who laugh together like each other more. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer Victor Borge once wrote, “Laughter is the closest distance between two…
Collaboratively Imagining the Future can Bring People Closer Together in the Present
The future and its possibilities are something that you actively co-create with others. New research suggests that imagining together makes you closer and more connected to them in the here and now. By Zoë FowlerGraduate Assistant in PsychologySkidmore College By…
How Parents can Promote Positive Sibling Relationships
Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people’s well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter. By Dr. Marissa NivisonPostdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of PsychologyUniversity of Calgary By Dr. Sheri MadiganProfessor, Canada Research Chair in…
27 Signs of a Toxic Relationship (Everything You Need to Know)
Introduction Being in a toxic relationship can feel like a living hell. You don’t know if you’re the crazy one or if they are. You don’t know what to do, who to turn to, or what to make…
How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship
Ruminating about your relationship isn’t a healthy way to solve any problems—and it may be a way to avoid your real feelings. By Alicia MuñozCertified couples therapist and author Introduction…
Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
Knowing how anxiety works can help you to better support loved ones without inadvertently making their anxiety worse. By Dr. Alice BoyesAuthor of the The Healthy Mind Toolkit Introduction When I…
The Skills You Need for Happier Relationships With Family
After taking our free online course, many students see big changes in the way they interact with loved ones. By Flora JinClinical Research Coordinator Introduction This holiday season, many of…
Partnering up can help you grow as an Individual – here’s the Psychology of a Romantic Relationship that Expands the self
It almost sounds like a paradox, but pairing with the right person can help you grow as an individual as you blend your interests with theirs and learn from their strengths. By Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr.Professor of PsychologyMonmouth University Introduction It’s common to want to become a better version of…
How Biology Prepares Us for Love and Connection
Our brains and bodies are wired for empathy, cooperation, generosity, and connection. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction Humans are social creatures with a propensity to connect with others…
Single Doesn’t mean Being Lonely or Alone
Singles can face mistaken stereotypes and value judgments that they are less happy, or lonelier. For many, being single is simply a relationship preference or even an orientation. By Dr. Elizabeth BrakeProfessor of Philosophy Rice University Introduction As the holidays…
