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Dating Trends
The trouble with many of these dating trends is that they oversimplify dating. ... A survey showed the majority of people believe that Tinder is a hookup app.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 12 min read
Self-Growth
Beneath anxiety, people-pleasing, and burnout often lies a fragile self-relationship. Here's how to start loving yourself in a grounded, practical way.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 9 min read
Self-Growth
This evolution can lead to tension in your relationship, not because you're doing anything wrong, but because the original dynamic is no longer sustainable.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 9 min read
Breakups & Healing
Focus on giving yourself what you need. Eat something healthy, drink water, and rest if you need it. When things feel chaotic inside, simple routines can ground ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 11 min read
Breakups & Healing
What Helped Me Heal · Feel everything—but don't get lost in the story. Drop into your body. Let emotion move. · Stop trying to manage your healing—let it unfold.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 10 min read
Self-Growth
Instead of fearing judgment, we can start to perceive dates as opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Love has always been messy and unpredictable. It ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 10 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
Learn 10 research based tips to help your relationship. Implementing these actions can improve your relationship in 24 hours.
Summary of Gottman · 8 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
· Make life easier for each other · Lower your expectations · Laugh together often · Remember ...
Summary of Theguardian · 13 min read
Marriage & Long-Term
Discover the essential traits to look for in a long-term partner, including emotional intelligence, shared values, communication skills, and more
Summary of Gottman · 10 min read
Attachment Theory
Your attachment style determines how you experience these feel-good hormones. Your brain interprets closeness based on your past and reacts accordingly.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 13 min read
Attachment Theory
Recognizing the signs of an anxious attachment style is important for greater relationship satisfaction. Attachment Our ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 10 min read
Attachment Theory
7 Telltale Signs of an Anxiously Attached Partner. Recognizing the signs of an anxious attachment style is important for greater relationship satisfaction.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 10 min read
Communication Skills
Effective communication is the foundation of a strong relationship. By practicing active listening, showing empathy, using 'I' statements, and paying attention ...
Summary of Gottman · 13 min read
Communication Skills
Regular Check-Ins. Schedule consistent times to talk about the relationship and life stressors. Keeps communication open and proactive ; Stress-Reducing ...
Summary of Gottman · 11 min read
Communication Skills
In this post, we'll explore the qualities that make communication truly effective and how these practices help partners feel seen, safe, and deeply valued.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 11 min read
Relationship Psychology
A new study shows people tend to experience higher emotional well-being in a relationship than when single. Individuals felt less happy and more distressed ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 8 min read
Relationship Psychology
A new study shows that being emotionally available to your partner can enhance relationship satisfaction. By reliving relational events, partners strengthen ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 7 min read
Relationship Psychology
Taken together, the findings of the study showed that never-partnered people have, on average, lower psychological well-being than people in relationships, ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 9 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
Relationships. 4 Min Read. What Makes the Best Online Matches Succeed. According to the Pew Research Center, 1 in 10 relationships in the U.S. originate online.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 9 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
The results of the meta-analysis were clear: Across studies, dating app users showed significantly worse mental health outcomes, including depression, ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 9 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
84% had met their partners in real life and 16% online. The fact that there were fewer people who found their partners online than people who found their ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 9 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
How to Set Helpful Boundaries · First, take some time to think about and write down your boundaries. · You can start by writing down your boundaries in any order.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 11 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
Feeling overwhelmed in close relationships? Learn how to set boundaries, reclaim your sense of self, and strengthen your independence.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 10 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
What boundaries and and how they work in a relationship. Don't use a boundary as a way to punish their partner. Learn how to employ different levels of ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 10 min read