The Science of Venting: When Talking It Out Helps (And When It Makes Things Worse)
Research shows that venting can either process emotions or amplify them. Here's how to tell the difference.
Relationships
Building and maintaining meaningful connections. Boundaries without guilt, emotional labor, adult friendships, vulnerability, and the real work of authentic relationships.
Why You Feel Lonely Even When You're Not Alone
Loneliness in relationships is more common than you think. Here's what causes it and how to bridge the gap without blowing everything up.
The Five-Minute Friendship: How to Stay Connected When Life Gets Busy
Research shows small, consistent gestures matter more than grand ones. Here's how to maintain friendships in minutes, not hours.
Emotional Contagion: How Other People's Moods Shape Your Reality
Your emotions aren't entirely your own. Research reveals how moods spread through relationships, and what you can do to protect your inner climate.
The Science of Shared Rituals: Why Small Ceremonies Transform Connection
Research reveals that rituals aren't just cultural traditions. They're psychological tools that build trust, belonging, and lasting bonds.
The Loneliness Epidemic: What the Research Actually Says About Connection
New WHO data links loneliness to 871,000 deaths annually. Here's what science tells us about building genuine connection.
Holiday Regression: Why You Become a Teenager Again Around Family
The psychology behind reverting to old patterns when you visit home, and how to stay grounded in who you've become.
The Happiness Hack Hiding in Your Kitchen
New research reveals that shared meals boost wellbeing as much as income. Here's why eating together matters more than ever.
The Art of Holding Space (For Yourself and Others)
Emotional presence is a skill most of us never learned. Here's how to be fully with someone without trying to fix them.
The Compound Effect of Tiny Kindnesses
Small relationship deposits add up. Learn how micro-moments of care build unshakeable bonds over time.
The Art of the Difficult Apology: Repairing What's Broken
A real apology isn't about defending yourself. It's about showing the other person that you truly understand what you did.
Staying Close When You're Far Apart: A Guide to Long-Distance Relationships
Evidence-based strategies for maintaining intimacy and connection when physical proximity isn't possible.