The Best Articles, Videos, and Newsletters in Relationships

Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of exposure therapy, pediatric psychologist Kathryn Hecht shows how encouraging children to handle…

Looking to infuse more connection into your time with friends and family? Facilitator Priya Parker urges us to approach gathering with intention and creativity. Diving into the evolving significance…

Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out? Drawing on large-scale research across industries, organizational behavior researcher Eric Quintane reveals four hidden relational traps woven…

No, seriously. What does it mean to be in love?

«Love == intimacy + passion+ commitment»

There are three sets of needs in a relationship, but they can't all be reached at once. Here, get a framework for how to prioritize them.

«many of the people I work with actually need to become needier in order to feel healthy and have more fulfilling lives. Both having needs and being needed by others are completely normal states of being»

Arguing well isn’t just about winning. A philosophical approach will help you and the other person get much more out of it

«the one who loses in a philosophical dispute gains more the more he learns»

Two friendship coaches break down myths about personality types and let us in on how to take part in new social situations with deeper connections — and less anxiety.

«What most people don’t know about extroverts is that although they are often the life of the party and approach new people and conversations with ease, they can end up feeling less connected and unsatisfied because their connections reach wide but not as deep.»

If you think a pal is way less (or way more) invested than you are, here’s what to do.

«A lopsided friendship happens when one friend is more active in maintaining contact and the other friend is more passive about keeping the connection going»

Some people will never admit wrongdoing. It’s still possible for you to move forward.

Older adults are usually better at handling relationship friction, but a new study reveals that new dating disrupts this emotional advantage. When navigating a fresh romance, older individuals…

How we deal with our daily hassles can profoundly affect our health and relationships. Here’s how to do better.

There are two ways relationships can work. Either you carefully track the balance of your contributions, making sure no one owes anyone anything. Or you allow ongoing imbalance, trusting that…

«Market logic is for strangers. Gift logic is for everyone who matters. The confusion between them destroys relationships that should thrive.»

You might think using artificial intelligence to prepare for an appointment shows initiative. Instead, a recent study reveals that human professionals feel insulted by the comparison, causing them to…

The secret to better relationships isn't finding the right person, it's becoming your best person.

Psychologist Leslie John discusses the surprising benefits of "oversharing" for your career and relationships in the latest Hidden Brain podcast.

A new book explains the many ways our brains are optimized to take advantage of relationships.

This article is about boundaries in relationships and repeating relationship patterns

Over the years, I have come to realise that friendships evolve as we grow. When we are young, friends are always close by. We laugh together, share everything, and see each other almost every day.…

«What matters is not how much we talk, but that we reach out with meaning. Even small actions can mean a lot when they come from the heart»

Decades of global surveys point to a single, consistent foundation of well-being: our relationships.

«Indeed, the positive psychologist Robert Biswas-Diener suggests that relationships can “to some extent avert the psychological costs of material deprivation.”»

There’s a fine line to tread between preparing our kids for the challenges their generation will face, and not bombarding them too soon with harsh reality.

«“If you try not to talk to your child, they will still know it’s a problem. They will just think this isn’t something parents can help with. It will erode their feelings of confidence in their parents.”»

The Other Significant Others

How to make sure your expectations for a partner are realistic.

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28 Friend Group Interviews and Counting

«They wanted to make their place as convenient to others as possible, so that “just stop by on your way home!” would be a very real option.»