The psychology of closure – and why some need it more than others
Imagine your partner unexpectedly changes their Facebook status from “in a relationship” to “single” and then refuses to communicate with… More
Social Psychology
For Couples, Gratitude Is a Boomerang
It’s easy to take our better halves for granted. We may neglect to thank our partners for, say, picking up… More
How Men Get Penalized for Straying from Masculine Norms
When women behave in ways that don’t fit their gender stereotype — for example, by being assertive — they are viewed… More
Harvard and Cornell researchers find that people like you more than you think
If you’re hard on yourself about how you come off in social situations, especially when it comes to making first… More
Want to Seem More Likable? Try This
For many of us, meeting new people can be an anxiety-inducing affair. Am I talking too much? Was my handshake… More
The trick to learning when to cut your losses
You’ve popped down the shops to pick up some milk. Halfway there you remember that this particular shop is actually… More