Relationships
Articles on the applied positive psychology of relationships and communication based on the latest scientific insights.
Constructive Conflict: A Step-by-Step Communication Protocol
Conflict is a part of any interpersonal relationship and arises because no two people are exactly the same. As couples interact with one another on [...]
How to Use Conflict Resolution Anchor Cards
Relationships give our lives purpose. They are central to our wellbeing and shape our sense of belonging. Yet, with relationships come inevitable disagreements, and for [...]
How to Use Boundary-Building Anchor Cards
When’s the last time you accepted an invitation you wanted to decline? Or let the pressure of your boss’s expectations keep you back late at [...]
How to Respond to a Guilt Trip
A guilt trip is a manipulative tactic in which one person intentionally tries to make another feel guilty to influence their behavior or decisions. Rather [...]
What Is the Meaning of Guilt-Tripping?
We’ve all heard questions like, “Was it really too much to ask?” or “You didn’t have a moment to spare?” While these questions may appear [...]
6 Positive Peer Pressure Examples: Life Lessons
Positive psychology shifted our attention from trying to fix what’s wrong to exploring and fostering what helps people thrive. That exploration discovered the powerful influence [...]
Positive Peer Pressure: The Psychology Behind It
What comes to mind when you think about peer pressure? Is it people trying to convince you to do something you really aren’t sure you [...]
How an Avoidant Attachment Style Affects Mental Health
Attachment styles shape the way we connect with others, regulate emotions, and navigate all kinds of relationships. Avoidant attachment is one of the four main [...]
12 Signs of Emotional Infidelity & Cheating
Emotional infidelity refers to an emotional involvement with a person outside of your relationship that threatens the commitment, trust, and intimacy of your primary relationship. [...]
What Is Emotional Cheating?
Your partner seems to be spending a lot of time with someone they met at work. While they promise it’s only friendship and nothing physical [...]
