Relationships

Couples who are ‘truly close’ use 8 phrases when talking about each other, says Harvard-trained psychologist

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Couples who are ‘truly close’ use 8 phrases when talking about each other, says Harvard-trained psychologist

Building a healthy romantic relationship takes time and intention. Over time, meaningful experiences, personal disclosures and authentic conversations create closeness and intimacy. To genuinely know someone, you must understand what matters to them — their likes and dislikes, passions, limits — and respecting those traits even when they differ from your own. In fact, many … Read more

Psychology expert: The most emotionally intelligent couples do 3 things differently from everyone else

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Psychology expert: The most emotionally intelligent couples do 3 things differently from everyone else

As a relationship counselor with over 10 years of experience, I’ve learned that even the strongest couples face conflict. What sets emotionally intelligent couples apart is their ability to stay connected, even when disagreements arise. I’m often more concerned about couples who never fight, because avoiding conflict entirely can hide unresolved hurts. After all, the … Read more

Nearly 71% of women would help pay for their engagement ring: They may see a ring as ‘proof of worthiness and desirability,’ says expert

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Nearly 71% of women would help pay for their engagement ring: They may see a ring as ‘proof of worthiness and desirability,’ says expert

Engagement season is upon us, with December being the most popular month to propose worldwide, according to The Knot. And while traditionally men have been expected to shell out for that diamond — as Beyoncé put it in 2008, he should’ve “put a ring on it” — many women are changing their expectations around who … Read more

Most people think these are 5 signs of chemistry—but they’re actually ‘red flags,’ says psychology expert

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Most people think these are 5 signs of chemistry—but they’re actually ‘red flags,’ says psychology expert

As a clinical psychologist, I often have to caution clients to examine the sparks that they feel for a new romantic prospect. You want to be excited about someone new and feel a deep connection to them. But many of us carry old wounds from our childhood, previous relationships, or formative experiences. If your past … Read more

A Volunteer Team of Grandmas Dispense Street-side Wisdom to Those Who Need a Considerate Ear

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A Volunteer Team of Grandmas Dispense Street-side Wisdom to Those Who Need a Considerate Ear

The Grandma Stand – credit, Graham Meyers for the City of McKinney From Canada’s “As it Happens” comes a story by way of Texas of a “Grandma Stand” where volunteer elders offer to lend an ear to anyone beset by troubles. Anyone can walk by the purple lemonade stand and sit down across from a … Read more

This is the No.1 reason startups fail in the first two years, according to the founder of Europe’s largest pre-seed fund

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This is the No.1 reason startups fail in the first two years, according to the founder of Europe’s largest pre-seed fund

Concept Ventures was an early investor in billion dollar AI firm Eleven Labs. Reece Chowdhury A venture capitalist says one of the biggest reasons startups fail hinges on the relationship between co-founders. Reece Chowdhry, founding partner of Concept Ventures, said early teams often split within two years because their co-founders clash or lack a shared … Read more

I’ve studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 9 things with them every morning

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I’ve studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 9 things with them every morning

Before your child even steps out the door every day, their emotional baseline for the day is already set — not by color-coded routines, but by how safe and connected they feel in your presence. As a conscious parenting researcher, I’ve studied more than 200 kids, and I’m a mother myself. I’ve found that the … Read more