Is a Serious Emotional Issue Reason to Leave Your Lover?

First of all, date nights don’t have to be at night. You can do them any day at any time; the most important thing is spending quality time while engaging in shared meaning. The Gottman Institute’s research shows that 2 hours a week devoted to dates are part of a happy healthy relationship. Here are some date night ideas that could take at least two hours:

Taking care of our dead in the home is a longstanding tradition in many parts of the world. When a baby dies, parents can benefit enormously from taking their baby home until burial or cremation. It is legally permitted to care for our dead loved ones at home until disposition;...

It's controversial to suggest that men are also scared of women. We don't think of people in privileged positions to feel afraid. What's harmful to one person in a relationship is also harmful to both. Segregation scars the soul of the perpetrator as well as the perpetrated— Dr. Martin Luther...

When our caring is overstretched, we can’t be part of the solution. We need an effective way to nurture our own vitality. Being present can help you change your approach to over-caring and stay energized. There is a common misconception in our society that martyrdom is heroic and to...

We all hold three conscious and subconscious narratives, or stories, about ourselves that govern our interactions. Reflection on these stories gives you an opportunity for an honest assessment of your true self. Personal transformation requires introspection and the building of skills necessary to take action on the stories you uncover.

Gardening has a positive effect on well-being, and the results seem to be enhanced when the gardening is communal. Gardening may also be a therapeutic intervention for disorders such as cognitive impairment. Repetitive tasks like watering and weeding may help prevent people from focusing on their problems or sources of...

Being a fan is sometimes seen as something we should “grow out of,” but cultural norms for aging are rapidly changing. Continuity theory holds that we try to maintain our psychological patterns as we age. Fandom can be a lasting touchstone for self-identity. Longstanding fandoms can give structure...

Source: Cover of book reviewed here, authors (photo by Rob Ewing), and authors' children (photo by Doug Kenrick), all used with permission. If a family from a traditional hunter-gatherer society were transported into the modern urban world, they would think they’d landed in paradise: Self-driving cars, hand-held electronic devices that can prevent you from getting lost and even direct you to a nearby supermarket stocked with colorful, fresh blueberries, strawberries, and bananas, homes with air conditioning and plush mattresses, and refrigerators to store all that produce from the supermarket. Wow. Not to mention the ability to call in an order of fresh-baked pizza and some double-chocolate-fudge ice cream for dessert.

Technologies can worsen your work motivation. Psychology expertise should be used when designing and implementing technologies in work environments. Motivation that stems from meaning and enjoyment will be increasingly important in the future of work. Have you ever conducted a job interview through video?. Do you work remotely and mostly...

Someone embattled in court proceedings must understand that his or her present and prior mental state will be considered. This information also may be introduced in court, in motion papers, and even submitted as evidence during a custody trial. To fully understand a family situation, the court may order a...

New research finds teen-aged brains are programmed to tune into new voices and put less emphasis on their parents' voices. This development is a major change from the brain of children, whose brains are wired to pay more attention to their parents' voices. “Can you please put your dishes in...

Hugging reduces inflammation and blood pressure. Hugging can also help fight against the common cold. Hugging promotes the release of oxytocin and increases feelings of bonding with others. For those lucky enough to have loved ones close by, hugging can have substantial health benefits. Unfortunately, people who have been deprived...

Finding a balance between depending on your partner and standing on your own can be a struggle. Healthy dependency involves a willingness to be vulnerable, admit flaws, and explore a partner's perspective. Healthy independence means that both partners are free to address their needs and goals as individuals while also...

When we optimize our efforts to develop ourselves personally and in our relationships with others, we can feel a sense of being whole. When we are let down by people we trust, we may consider our feelings of anxiety, disappointment, and sadness as signs that we are broken. The artist...

American adults as a group are enduring excess panic, anxiety and stress recently. Stress is not just an individual occurrence happening to some individuals, families and workplaces. It has hit most of us. The annual Stress in America survey conducted by the American Psychological Association in February and March of 2022, says that “The vast majority of adults (87%) agreed it feels like there has been a constant stream of crises over the last two years, and more than seven in 10 (73%) said they are overwhelmed by the number of crises facing the world right now.”

It's currently mental health awareness month. Every year during this time (and in fact all year), the dominant reminders and solutions seem to focus on:. If these solutions aren't fixing your mental health, then you might feel like you're doing something wrong. Or, you might feel angry because they seem inadequate (and you're right)

When emotions are running high, it's not always easy to make the best decisions. Paying attention to your body can help you handle difficult moments with greater ease. These techniques, based on somatic intelligence, can lower your stress level and boost resilience. Difficult moments are inevitable. And handling them well...

When an experience seems satisfying to you, what makes it feel that way? Is it fulfilling certain basic needs? What about unsatisfying experiences? Do they leave fundamental needs unfulfilled?. To consider this more concretely, think about the most personally satisfying event you experienced in the past several months. Also think...

We all come into the world with a preference for kindness and goodness, but we have to nurture these qualities in order to flourish. Research shows us that kindness and compassion are best regarded as skills that can be enhanced through training. We can integrate well-being practices that intentionally strengthen...

The fictional “mind-body” distinction implies that one's “higher” self is somehow detached from one's living body. Research shows that West Africans and East Asians test higher on measures of body awareness than Europeans and North Americans. Embracing and accepting what is actually happening in the whole...