How Older Siblings Impact Mental Health: Surprising Study Findings Having siblings is often seen as a path to building empathy and social skills, but a 2023 Ohio State University study, published in Journal of Family Issues, suggests that more siblings, especially older ones, may weaken teens’ mental health. Led by sociologist Doug Downey, the research … Read more
Can Empathy Prevent Infidelity? Science Reveals a Surprising Strategy Infidelity can strain even the strongest relationships, driven by boredom, desire, or fleeting temptation. A 2022 study from Reichman University, published in Journal of Sex Research, suggests that adopting your partner’s perspective reduces attraction to others, fostering commitment. Led by psychology professor Gurit Birnbaum, the research … Read more
How to Be a Best Friend: Science-Backed Tips for Stronger Bonds Quality friendships are key to happiness, per the Harvard Study of Adult Development, reducing stress and boosting well-being. Psychologists Andrew Kahan and Boris Charpentier, cited in Verywell Mind, emphasize presence, active listening, and authenticity as hallmarks of a good friend. As a psychology professor … Read more
Why We Instantly Connect with Some People: The Science of Bonding Ever met someone and felt an instant spark, as if you’ve known them forever? A 2018 Dartmouth College study, cited in Psychology Today, reveals that neural synchronization, shared humor, and linguistic mimicry drive these rapid connections. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more
What Your Partner’s Phone Contact Name Says About Your Personality The way you save your partner’s name in your phone—“Mai Hart,” “My Love Baby,” or simply “Julian Kaj”—reveals more than a quirky choice, says psychiatrist Alois Skinner in The Independent. From affectionate nicknames to formal entries, these names reflect attachment styles, humor, or insecurities. As … Read more
Mindful Spending: Sentences to Curb Shopping Addiction and Save Money Shopping addiction, or oniomania, drives impulsive purchases that lead to financial strain and emotional distress, warns TikToker @Charlotteaime. Simple questions like “Do I already own something similar?” or the KISS method by Mary Daboin Lefèvre and Herwelin Vandechen can help you buy mindfully, per personal … Read more
8 Sentences That Reveal a Toxic Ego and How to Protect Your Mental Health Words can conceal a toxic ego, subtly undermining relationships and mental health, warns Ductisimo, listing eight phrases like “Is enough about you, let’s talk about me” or “I’m just honest.” These signal self-centeredness that harms emotional well-being. As a psychology professor … Read more
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Unhappy Habits to Break: Simple Steps to Boost Your Happiness Chasing happiness can feel like pursuing a distant horizon, but certain habits quietly sabotage our joy, per Psychology Today. Social comparison, neglecting gratitude, negative thinking, and procrastination erode well-being, says psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen breaking … Read more
Can Weekly Sex Reduce Depression Risk? New Study Reveals Surprising Benefits Sexual activity is often linked to personal satisfaction, but a recent study in Journal of Affective Disorders by Matong Chen, Ruibin Yi, and Jhongfu Zhang reveals it may also protect against depression. Weekly sexual intercourse was associated with a 24% lower risk of depressive … Read more