Soft Swinging: Why This Practice Appeals and Its Mental Health Benefits Soft swinging, a form of consensual non-monogamy, has captured attention through media like Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which explores its role in a Mormon community scandal. As a psychology professor with extensive experience, I’ve seen how consensual exploration, when approached mindfully, … Read more
Sweet Words or Gestures: What Science Says Wins a Heart When it comes to winning someone’s heart, do sweet words or thoughtful actions matter more? A 2019 study in Evolutionary Psychological Science suggests actions speak louder, especially for women (Li et al., 2019). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how small … Read more
3 Simple Rules to Build Trust and Strengthen Your Relationship Trust is the cornerstone of any thriving relationship, yet it can feel elusive when jealousy or doubt creeps in. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen trust-building strategies reduce relationship anxiety by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Social Psychology study (Lee … Read more