How to ask for a raise, according to a hostage negotiator
The question that most people ask themselves as they walk into their boss's office to negotiate their salaries is likely some variant of "What am I going to say?" But according to hostage negotiator...
View ArticleA psychologist explains the hidden benefits of being in a long-term relationship
Long-term relationships involve effort and compromise. Feelings of love often wax and wane over the long haul, and need to be rekindled.But they're worth the work.Here are some of the personal benefits...
View Article5 tips to write the best online dating profile, from writer Dave Eggers
Writing a dating profile is much like writing an article or a novel — if I haven't grabbed you by now, you've already swiped left and clicked to the next best thing to read. On Saturday, author and...
View ArticleTiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn break up after 3 years of dating — read their...
Championship golfer Tiger Woods and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn have ended their relationship after nearly three years of dating, the former couple announced separately Sunday night.Vonn, 30, wrote on...
View Article50 simple things you can do to make every day extraordinary
Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."And one of the most effective ways to serve is through small acts of kindness developed into everyday...
View ArticleHere’s the best way to handle a ‘friends with benefits’ relationship
There's no doubt about it — friends with benefits (FWBs) sometimes turn into complicated situations, often because one person ends up wanting more from the relationship than the other.As a result, it...
View ArticleThis therapist has discovered an amazing method for unlocking secret rifts in...
Dr. Ramani Durvasula was sitting in the sofa department of IKEA when she realized the Swedish furniture store was filled with arguing couples.“I could see all the room displays, and I was watching...
View Article7 times when you should absolutely lie to someone’s face
Whether or not we like to admit it, we all tell lies.While confronting — and being able to deliver — the truth is important in most situations, there are certain times when the truth is better left...
View Article10 ways to make the most of relationships in your 20s
Not many 20-somethings want to be "tied down" before 30, but many of us also crave something less superficial than a series of one night stands.This balancing act — of having fun while still learning...
View ArticleResearch says 30% of Tinder users are married
Tinder shot to fame as a dating app for tech-savvy single people. Except, as it turns out, a big chunk of its users may not be single after all.That's according to the research firm GlobalWebIndex...
View Article4 signs your relationship is failing
A new relationship — whether personal, romantic, or professional — is a lot like buying a new car. Driving it off the lot is pure bliss. As you look around, you can scarcely take it all in.Everything...
View Article24 ways to influence even the most resistant people
Seduction, persuading a person to yield to your advances, isn't used only in the pursuit of a love interest. Influencing others is how we get jobs and promotions, win negotiations, sell products, and...
View ArticleWhat to do when your relationship has a 'desire discrepancy'
If you’re in a long-term relationship, you probably remember the early “honeymoon period”—those first few months when you couldn’t get enough of each other (and maybe couldn’t keep your hands off each...
View ArticleA social psychologist explains why people misunderstand each other
In her new book "No One Understands You and What To Do About It," Heidi Grant Halvorson tells readers a story about her friend, Tim.When Tim started a new job as a manager, one of his top priorities...
View ArticleHow to spot a compliment with an ulterior motive
As good as it feels, it is common knowledge that flattery is not always genuine. Some people even pride themselves on their ability to detect insincerity. But can you? Even if you suspect ulterior...
View ArticleMarc Andreessen pitched his wife about dating like a startup would pitch a VC
Marc Andreessen, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, is one of the most famous and powerful venture capitalists in Silicon Valley.In 2006, he married Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, daughter of real estate...
View ArticleWhy more sex won't necessarily make your relationship better
Couples hoping that having more sex will improve their relationships should think again after a new study found that it does not boost happiness levels.Although countless research and self-help books...
View Article8 toxic people that you should keep out of your life
Toxic individuals are completely exhausting to be around and they can have a negative impact on your forward momentum.Entrepreneurs need to remain laser focused — the distractions and stress that toxic...
View ArticleHere's why people out cheaters
Imagine you just discovered that someone you know has committed infidelity. Would you keep this information to yourself, or would you share it with others?A new study just published in the Archives of...
View Article5 scientifically proven ways to flirt better
Use these scientific strategies to step up your game and attract the objects of your desire more effectively. Produced by Graham FlanaganFollow BI Video: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this...
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