Family & structures
How to spot love bombing in friendships and family ties
Relationship experts explain how excessive affection and attention, known as love bombing, can overwhelm and deplete individuals in any close relationship.
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Family & structures
Anger Can Be a Good Emotion for Relationships
Psychologies magazine reports that anger, often misunderstood, is a vital emotion that can foster assertiveness and protect wellbeing in relationships.
Family & structures
Shared music taste beats personality match in couples
A new study finds romantic partners share far more similar musical tastes than personality traits or values.
Family & structures
Empty nest can unmask hidden ADHD symptoms
The loss of family structure when children leave home can expose long-hidden ADHD traits in fathers, such as procrastination and time blindness.
Family & structures
Nostalgia for Ex-Partners Boosts Current Relationship Satisfaction
A psychology study finds that nostalgic reflection on past or current romantic partners increases satisfaction in present relationships.
Family & structures
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 relationships.
Family & structures
Study: Gender Gaps in Preferences Narrowing
A global study finds differences between men and women in key personality traits like patience and risk-taking are narrowing among younger generations.
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Fiona Yassin on why family arguments repeat
Family therapist Fiona Yassin says repetitive arguments over things like chores often mask deeper family needs for emotional security and connection.
Family & structures
Medieval couples faced infertility stress
Medieval couples faced infertility as a personal and public crisis, dealing with medical, religious explanations and family pressure.
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Open Sexual Attitudes Predict Higher Sexual Pleasure
A study of 475 young adults in Colombia finds that favorable attitudes toward masturbation, oral sex, and anal sex predict higher sexual pleasure.
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ADHD shapes sexual satisfaction, connection
A study of 98 adults with ADHD found traits like a need for novelty and distractibility create challenges for sexual satisfaction and post-sex connection.
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Stress Lowers Cognitive Endurance
Neuroscientist Dr. Ramon Velazquez explains that cognitive endurance, the brain's ability to sustain focus, can be eroded by chronic stress.
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Family Accommodation Worsens Anxiety, OCD
A new study finds family members frequently alter their behavior to help loved ones avoid anxiety or OCD triggers, a pattern that worsens symptoms.
Family & structures
AI Chatbots Can Run Basic Therapy Sessions but Struggle to Adapt
AI chatbots can conduct basic therapy sessions but struggle to adapt to individual needs.
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University Teachers with a Strong Sense of Purpose Report Higher Job Satisfaction
Researchers find that university instructors who feel a deep sense of purpose in their profession tend to be more engaged in their work and have higher job satisfaction.
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Bedside Battle: Should Partners Swap Sides?
A couple's disagreement over who should sleep on which side of the bed sparks a debate about compromise and comfort in relationships.