Social Instincts Covering the science and psychology of human behavior Divorce The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 12, 2024 Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time. Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time. Boundaries 3 Reasons Why the "Soft Life" Movement Is So Empowering Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 11, 2024 Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending. Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending. Mating 3 Ways to Avoid Oversharing on a First Date Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 10, 2024 Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date. Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date. Relationships 3 Reasons Why You Can't Love Others Until You Love Yourself Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 8, 2024 How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. Adolescence 2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 6, 2024 Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible. Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible. Relationships 2 Ways to Save Your Love Life From "Groundhogging" Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 5, 2024 Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting. Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting. Media 3 Movies Applauded for Psychological Accuracy Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 4, 2024 These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders. These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders. Relationships Signs That Exes Can't Be Friends—And Signs That They Can Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 3, 2024 Wondering whether friendship with an ex-lover is possible? Wondering whether friendship with an ex-lover is possible? Bias How the "IKEA Effect" Turns Our Labor Into Love Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 2, 2024 We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby. We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby. Career 7 Ways to Become Your Workplace's Humble Star Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 1, 2024 Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right. Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right. Marriage 2 Signs That Your Marriage Proposal Was a Shut-Up Ring Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 28, 2024 Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to? Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to? Media 2 Disney Movies That Introduce Kids to Mental Health Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 27, 2024 Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson. Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson. Relationships How Non-Monogamous Couples Are Surviving and Thriving Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 26, 2024 Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever. Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever. Workplace Dynamics 4 Worker Archetypes—From Best to Worst to Work With Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 25, 2024 Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why. Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why. Attention 4 Reasons Why People "Sadfish" on the Internet Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 24, 2024 Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention. Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention. Health Eat These 3 Superfoods a Day to Keep the Therapist Away Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 21, 2024 Your brain will thank you for eating these three science-approved superfoods. Your brain will thank you for eating these three science-approved superfoods. Low Sexual Desire 3 Ways to Resuscitate a Fading Sex Life Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 20, 2024 Sexual passion waxes and wanes over time. Here's how to pull it out of a lull. Sexual passion waxes and wanes over time. Here's how to pull it out of a lull. Alcoholism Two Motivations Behind Drunkorexia Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 19, 2024 Drinking on an empty stomach isn't a drinking hack—it's a disordered habit. Drinking on an empty stomach isn't a drinking hack—it's a disordered habit. Alcoholism 3 Ways That Mothers Fall Victim to "Mommy Drinking Culture" Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 The next time you hear "Mommy needs a drink," recognize it as a call for help. The next time you hear "Mommy needs a drink," recognize it as a call for help. Relationships 3 Ways That Minimalism May Enhance Your Relationships Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 17, 2024 Minimalism doesn't just declutter your home—it can help declutter your connections, too. Minimalism doesn't just declutter your home—it can help declutter your connections, too. 1 2 Next
Divorce The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 12, 2024 Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time. Six classic signs that a marriage won't stand the test of time.
Boundaries 3 Reasons Why the "Soft Life" Movement Is So Empowering Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 11, 2024 Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending. Hustle culture is out; "soft life" is in. Here's why the movement is trending.
Mating 3 Ways to Avoid Oversharing on a First Date Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 10, 2024 Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date. Some things are best left unsaid, especially on a first date.
Relationships 3 Reasons Why You Can't Love Others Until You Love Yourself Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 8, 2024 How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.
Adolescence 2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 6, 2024 Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible. Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it's not impossible.
Relationships 2 Ways to Save Your Love Life From "Groundhogging" Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 5, 2024 Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting. Dating the same kinds of people over and over again can be exhausting.
Media 3 Movies Applauded for Psychological Accuracy Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 4, 2024 These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders. These three films nail their depiction of misunderstood psychological disorders.
Relationships Signs That Exes Can't Be Friends—And Signs That They Can Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 3, 2024 Wondering whether friendship with an ex-lover is possible? Wondering whether friendship with an ex-lover is possible?
Bias How the "IKEA Effect" Turns Our Labor Into Love Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 2, 2024 We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby. We love our own creations far more than those of others—no matter how shabby.
Career 7 Ways to Become Your Workplace's Humble Star Mark Travers Ph.D. on July 1, 2024 Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right. Want to become the office MVP? Here's how to get it right.
Marriage 2 Signs That Your Marriage Proposal Was a Shut-Up Ring Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 28, 2024 Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to? Did your partner propose just so you'd stop asking them to?
Media 2 Disney Movies That Introduce Kids to Mental Health Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 27, 2024 Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson. Here's how you can turn a family movie night into an invaluable life lesson.
Relationships How Non-Monogamous Couples Are Surviving and Thriving Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 26, 2024 Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever. Couples in non-monogamous relationships are happier than ever.
Workplace Dynamics 4 Worker Archetypes—From Best to Worst to Work With Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 25, 2024 Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why. Competence and humility are vital traits in the workplace. Here's why.
Attention 4 Reasons Why People "Sadfish" on the Internet Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 24, 2024 Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention. Know the difference between a cry for help and a cry for attention.
Health Eat These 3 Superfoods a Day to Keep the Therapist Away Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 21, 2024 Your brain will thank you for eating these three science-approved superfoods. Your brain will thank you for eating these three science-approved superfoods.
Low Sexual Desire 3 Ways to Resuscitate a Fading Sex Life Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 20, 2024 Sexual passion waxes and wanes over time. Here's how to pull it out of a lull. Sexual passion waxes and wanes over time. Here's how to pull it out of a lull.
Alcoholism Two Motivations Behind Drunkorexia Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 19, 2024 Drinking on an empty stomach isn't a drinking hack—it's a disordered habit. Drinking on an empty stomach isn't a drinking hack—it's a disordered habit.
Alcoholism 3 Ways That Mothers Fall Victim to "Mommy Drinking Culture" Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 The next time you hear "Mommy needs a drink," recognize it as a call for help. The next time you hear "Mommy needs a drink," recognize it as a call for help.
Relationships 3 Ways That Minimalism May Enhance Your Relationships Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 17, 2024 Minimalism doesn't just declutter your home—it can help declutter your connections, too. Minimalism doesn't just declutter your home—it can help declutter your connections, too.