Relationships
Articles on the applied positive psychology of relationships and communication based on the latest scientific insights.
How to (Re-)Build Trust in a Relationship
Trust isn’t owed; it’s earned. Earning trust requires taking risks and demonstrating that you value the relationship enough to invest in its growth and healing. [...]
What Is Codependency? 20 Signs & Symptoms
As a business and technology consultant for many years, I witnessed various instances of codependency in the workplace. While codependency often presents itself in therapeutic [...]
What Is Emotional Blackmail? Examples & How to Deal With It
Since becoming a psychologist, I’ve become acutely aware of how easily people fall into patterns of emotional blackmail, especially when the stakes are high. Hasn’t [...]
Attachment Theory, Bowlby’s Stages & Attachment Styles
You may, like me, have an initial sense that old theories such as attachment theory have had their day. And yes, there is newer, shinier [...]
Anxious Attachment Style: What It Is (+ Its Hidden Strengths)
In the realm of human relationships, attachment styles shape our perceptions of intimacy and emotional fulfillment. Anxious attachment style, a type of insecure attachment characterized [...]
Secure Attachment Style: Why It Matters & How to Nurture It
Imagine a relationship where trust flows effortlessly, communication is a breeze, and both partners feel equally cherished, respected, and free. Welcome to the world of [...]
Managing Chronic Loneliness When Aging: 23 Strategies
Chronic loneliness can affect us all at any point in our lifetimes, but it can be a significant challenge for many older adults as they [...]
Can a Disorganized Attachment Style Be Overcome?
No individual needs to be defined by the actions or behavior of their parents. However, the attachment strategies we form early in our lives for [...]
Victim Mentality: 10 Ways to Help Clients Conquer Victimhood
Life isn’t always fair, and injustice is everywhere. However, some people see themselves as victims whenever they face setbacks or don’t get their own way. [...]
23 Family Therapy Techniques to Strengthen Your Relationships
Dealing with a family feud? Family therapy can provide an avenue to both individual and collective healing for a multitude of different issues. The origins [...]
