Mental Health

"Digger" and the Problem of Failed Satire

What happens when audiences fail to respond to satire? The result can be a bo...

Savoring the Ordinary

It’s easy to slip into automatic pilot and fail to attend to our ordinary exp...

Touch Starvation: The Hidden Reason Why Couples Drif...

Your sex life didn’t stall in the bedroom. It started with the hugs and kisse...

What Really Keeps Couples From Having Sex

Why do couples often go long periods without sex? Research reveals difference...

When a Parent Denies Your Abusive Childhood Experiences

A new political ad has sparked controversy, but it provokes a conversation th...

3 Strong Signs Your Partner Has an Obsessive Persona...

While passion is a vibrant and essential aspect of any relationship, recogniz...

Romantic Hypocrisy: Perceiving and Practicing Infide...

Does infidelity depend on which partner engages in the behavior? The answer m...

The Beauty of Limitations

When facing a limited amount of time, we maximize the value of every experience.

Tired of Swiping? What Evolution Suggests Instead

Dating apps wear us out, but not equally. Men and women struggle differently,...

Why Dating Feels Exhausting

Worn out by dating apps? You are not alone. I explain why endless choice may ...

“You Can See Everything”: Film Review

"You Can See Everything" is an indictment of our society and social media. Jo...

Halloween at Every Stage: Balancing Fun, Safety, and...

Discover how to make Halloween fun, meaningful, and safe while helping childr...

How Anger Can Take the Fun Out of Life

I ask my children to repeat after me, “I refuse to be angry.” But what am I r...

When Your Child Outgrows Your Favorite Holiday Tradi...

A Hallmark holiday film reminds us that staying close takes flexibility, conv...

Should You Stay With an Unfaithful Partner?

Whether infidelity leads to relationship dissolution depends on how the betra...

A Better Way to Face Challenges and Find the Submarine

What does soothing a crying baby have to do with finding a lost submarine? Bo...