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Has Gordon Flett Found the Secret to Feeling Like You Matter?
Psychology professor Gordon Flett has shown that the amount a person feels they “matter” could be the key factor in how positive they feel about their life. He also argues there are evidence-based ways that
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The Doomed Dream of an AI Matchmaker
… Of course, the dating-app questionnaires of today aren’t the same ones people were completing in 2013. And although major apps already use machine learning to note users’ preferences and to suggest prospects, it’s possible
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Setting Boundaries Doesn’t Mean What You Think
These are things people might say when they claim to be setting boundaries: “You really have to stop coming over unannounced.” “Don’t talk to me that way.” “If you can’t honor my needs, I’m cutting
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8 Phrases to Help Your Relationship Thrive
Laurie Santos, a psychology professor at Yale and host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast, pointed to research from John and Julie Gottman, the renowned marriage researchers, that suggests happy couples are good at “repair attempts” —
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‘Gray Rocking’ Is A Way To Deal With Difficult People
… It could be a reasonable strategy to “be a gray rock” when dealing with someone you interact with only occasionally, such as an annoying neighbor or co-worker,“but when there is a narcissist in your
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A Guide To Being Brave In Relationships
From sustaining a marriage to making new friends, forming connections requires courage. This hour, TED speakers guide us through being brave during the most difficult moments in relationships. Guests include writer and podcaster Kelly Corrigan
