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Everything filed under structures in our relationships coverage, the 26 reports filed on it so far.

The Gottman Method, developed from over 50 years of research, provides a structured, skill-based therapy model for...

Gottman Therapy Offers Research-Backed Path for Couples

The Gottman Method, developed from over 50 years of research, provides a structured, skill-based therapy model for couples seeking to improve their

2026-09-08
A study finds AI chatbots with simulated empathy improve users' psychological wellbeing but reduce their social wellbeing...

AI Companions Boost Mental Health but Harm Offline Bonds

A study finds AI chatbots with simulated empathy improve users' psychological wellbeing but reduce their social wellbeing by making them withdraw from

2026-09-06
A study finds people in societies with flexible social networks, where it's easy to make and leave friends, are more...

Social Freedom Fuels Optimism and Future Investment

A study finds people in societies with flexible social networks, where it's easy to make and leave friends, are more willing to delay current...

2026-09-05
Psychotherapist Francesca Rawlinson explains how the 'Fear of a Better Option' (FOBO), fueled by dating app abundance...

FOBO: Fear of a Better Option Undermines Dating Commitment

Psychotherapist Francesca Rawlinson explains how the 'Fear of a Better Option' (FOBO), fueled by dating app abundance, prevents people from building

2026-09-05
A UK study found that while single women in their twenties embrace independence and self-growth, many expect increasing...

Single positivity fades as women age despite

A UK study found that while single women in their twenties embrace independence and self-growth, many expect increasing pressure to partner as they

2026-09-04
Lifestyle: Seasonal Affective Disorder affects up to 10% of people in winter

Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder Before Winter Arrives

Seasonal Affective Disorder affects up to 10% of people in winter. The article outlines evidence-based strategies, from light exposure and exercise...

2026-09-04
A psychotherapist explains that fear of being wrong is a biological threat response, often rooted in childhood, which can...

Why Embracing Being Wrong Helps Relationships

A psychotherapist explains that fear of being wrong is a biological threat response, often rooted in childhood, which can hold people back from...

2026-09-03
Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, was a key political and financial architect of the Norman Conquest...

Matilda of Flanders: Norman Co-Ruler

Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, was a key political and financial architect of the Norman Conquest, despite her absence from the...

2026-09-02
A new study of 303 Romanian adults finds emotional infatuation with someone outside a relationship is predicted by high...

Personality mix drives emotional infidelity

A new study of 303 Romanian adults finds emotional infatuation with someone outside a relationship is predicted by high psychopathy, high openness to

2026-09-01
A new study reveals how monogamous and polyamorous people imagine having two partners, finding most prefer similar...

Psychology of Cheating in Relationships

A new study reveals how monogamous and polyamorous people imagine having two partners, finding most prefer similar, well-rounded partners, but...

2026-08-31
A therapist outlines three types of struggling marriages and explains when he advises ending them, especially if one...

Therapist explains when to end a marriage

A therapist outlines three types of struggling marriages and explains when he advises ending them, especially if one partner is causing harm.

2026-08-30
A 65-year-old woman describes how her current partner's patient, affectionate approach contrasts with her previous...

Camille, 65, finds intimacy after kiss

A 65-year-old woman describes how her current partner's patient, affectionate approach contrasts with her previous marriage, where sex was routine and

2026-08-30
New research shows people in new relationships compare abilities to check equity, while those in longer relationships...

Psychology: Partner comparisons shift

New research shows people in new relationships compare abilities to check equity, while those in longer relationships compare opinions for...

2026-08-29
Lifestyle: The Bayeux tapestry reveals how William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, once comrades, became foes in 1066

William and Harold: From allies to enemies

The Bayeux tapestry reveals how William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, once comrades, became foes in 1066. Their early friendship, highlighted by...

2026-08-26
Waiting for an apology or explanation after a breakup can prolong healing and even hold us back from moving forward

The Closure Trap: Why Waiting for an Apology After a Breakup Could Be Keeping Your Heartbreak Alive

Waiting for an apology or explanation after a breakup can prolong healing and even hold us back from moving forward.

2026-08-23
A study found that women are more likely to experience violence from their intimate partners when their partners are...

Women Face Higher Risks of Partner Violence During Weeks Their Partners Cheat

A study found that women are more likely to experience violence from their intimate partners when their partners are having another sexual partner...

2026-08-21
Research from England and Wales reveals that e-scooter crashes result in higher rates of traumatic brain injuries...

E-Scooter Crashes Linked to Higher Rates of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Research from England and Wales reveals that e-scooter crashes result in higher rates of traumatic brain injuries compared to motorcycle accidents...

2026-08-21
A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research found that prejudice against asexual individuals stems from rigid...

Researchers Identify Key Factors Driving Prejudice Against Asexual Individuals

A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research found that prejudice against asexual individuals stems from rigid societal expectations...

2026-08-21
A study analyzing data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study (ABCD Study) found that children with...

Childhood ADHD Linked to Distinct Brain White Matter Changes

A study analyzing data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study (ABCD Study) found that children with ADHD show reduced glial...

2026-08-19
Lifestyle: An affair can shatter trust and leave couples wondering if their relationship can ever feel safe again

Rebuilding After Infidelity: What Every Betrayed Partner Needs to Consider

An affair can shatter trust and leave couples wondering if their relationship can ever feel safe again. But what is the work needed to help some...

2026-08-19
Lifestyle: An affair can deeply affect self-esteem, reinforcing insecurities and challenging one's sense of worth

The Impact of Infidelity on Self-Esteem and Recovery

An affair can deeply affect self-esteem, reinforcing insecurities and challenging one's sense of worth. However, experts emphasize that betrayal is a...

2026-08-19
A relationship expert shares eight signs that may suggest your partner is tempted to have an affair, and how to address them

Eight Red Flags That May Indicate Your Partner Is Considering an Affair

A relationship expert shares eight signs that may suggest your partner is tempted to have an affair, and how to address them.

2026-08-18
A mindset coach explains that difficulty concentrating at work often stems from either overstimulation or boredom...

Understanding Workplace Focus Issues and When to Consider a Career Move

A mindset coach explains that difficulty concentrating at work often stems from either overstimulation or boredom, outlines signs that a role may no...

2026-08-17
A couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone...

Revival of Intimacy in Marriage: A Couple's Story of Hormone Replacement Therapy

A couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

2026-08-17