How to support a friend or family member who’s struggling with their mental health

Every one of us has mental health in the same way that every one of us has physical health. Yet...

6 tips to help you be a better human now

On TED’s How to Be a Better Human podcast, host Chris Duffy speaks to an exciting mix of...

6 relationship resolutions to make this year

Most of us intuitively know that having close, supportive relationships is important to our...

Why are some people irritable all the time? And what can you do?

As a psychologist who’s been in private practice for 25 years, I’ve seen that there are as many...

We all know people who just can’t apologize — here’s why

Since I started writing the “Dear Guy” column, I’ve received many letters from readers asking why...

How to get over a friendship breakup

The loss of a friendship can be devastating. Whether it’s the slow drifting apart from a...

Humans are made to be touched — so what happens when we aren’t?

Our bodies are designed to respond to touch, and not just to sense the environment around us. We...

Do you know the 5 love languages? Here’s what they are — and how to use them

Have you ever been asked “What’s your love language?” Chances are, you have. Because the concept...

The secret to giving a great compliment

Want an easy way to brighten another person’s day? Offer them specific, heartfelt praise, says...

How to deliver an authentic apology

A simple framework for delivering a short, sincere “I’m sorry,” from criminal defense attorney...

Some advice on coming out

“In a perfect world, I believe that members of the LGBT community shouldn’t have to come out,”...

Do you take things personally? Here’s how to stop

Let’s say I’m trying to find a specific location so I’m driving really slowly. The person in the...

How to tame your inner advice monster

All of you know your advice monster. Somebody starts telling you about something. Even though you...

How to keep quarantine from ruining your relationship

Within hours, I was getting texts. And FB messages. And then a call from a quasi-terrified...

3 ways to be your best self in your relationship

“Resentment is a relationship killer,” says psychotherapist and couples counselor Susan Adler. If...

Are you lonely in your partnership or marriage?

Most relationships in which loneliness has taken up residence can be shifted to a better daily...

3 steps to having difficult conversations

What’s your elephant in the room? Every group — whether it’s a family or a team in the workplace...

The 3 core skills for healthy romantic relationships

It’s never too late — or too early — to learn the abilities that make up romantic competence:...

Get closer to the people in your life— by being the best mess possible

It’s time to give up on chasing perfection and embrace our uniquely individual quirks and...

Why we sabotage romantic relationships— and what we can do about it

By examining our actions and attitude, we can start to break the cycle, says psychology...

What to do when a relationship’s over — but your feelings aren’t

While clean breaks can and do happen, sometimes we’re left with unresolved feelings. Psychologist...