Psychology explains the main reason rejection hurts so much
Whether it's being dumped by your boyfriend or girlfriend or getting passed over for a job, everyone knows what it feels like to be rejected by someone or something. It's a basic fact of life we...
View ArticleThis robot can 'read your feelings' and find you better Tinder matches
For anyone hoping to find a serious relationship using Tinder, there's a robot that can "read your feelings" and match you with the best possible Tinder mates. Created by an NYU student, the "True Love...
View ArticleA dating expert explains the best way to get over someone
Dating expert Andrea Syrtash, author of "He's Just Not Your Type (And That's a Good Thing): How to Find Love Where You Least Expect It," explains how to recover from your breakup. It might be a good...
View ArticleHere's how a computer knows if you're heading for a breakup
Most of the time, you get a gut feeling right before the demise of a relationship.But sometimes, breakups come out of the blue, or at least faster than expected.There's no sure way to ever know if your...
View Article9 research-backed ways to be exceptionally persuasive
One thing remarkably successful people (here's what they look like) have in common is the ability to persuade and convince other people.I know, I know. The word persuasion conjures up images of...
View ArticleThis behavior could be the No. 1 secret to likability
Everyone wants to be liked.On Quora, there's a lengthy thread dedicated to sharing tips and tricks to win people over.While reviewing the answers, we noticed a common theme: Focus less on yourself and...
View ArticlePsychologists studied whether people like themselves better than their...
When people compare themselves to their partners, they may think most highly of themselves.Psychologists tested this assumption, and published the results earlier this year in the journal Personal...
View ArticleA relationship expert explains why happy couples cheat
Esther Perel is a renowned relationship expert.For the past 10 years she has traveled the world working with couples who, as she says, "have been shattered by infidelity."The word "infidelity," Perel...
View Article9 things you're doing that make people dislike you immediately
There are plenty of ways to turn people off.In fact, most of them don't require much effort. All it takes is one look at your social media activity or a casual in-person introduction to make someone...
View ArticleWhy we struggle to communicate — and how to fix it
This post from LinkedIn Influencer Travis Bradberry appeared originally on LinkedIn.When it comes to communication, we all tend to think we're pretty good at it.Truth is, even those of us who are good...
View ArticleWhy telling your partner everything can do more harm than good
Esther Perel, relationship therapist and author of Mating in Captivity, offers her thoughts on when sharing something with your partner can do more harm than good. Produced by Alana Kakoyiannis. Camera...
View ArticleWhy women are smarter than men
This post from LinkedIn Influencer Travis Bradberry appeared originally on LinkedIn.Trying to compare intelligence and gender doesn't typically yield much in the way of productive discussion, but...
View ArticleWhy you should have only 3 things in mind when looking for love
Ty Tashiro, psychologist and author of "The Science of Happily Ever After," explains why you should narrow down your search for an ideal partner to three preferences (and no more).Produced by Alana...
View ArticleTony Robbins on how to achieve a great relationship
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View ArticleHow your drinking habits can affect your relationship
Consuming alcohol can both benefit and harm romantic relationships. For example, drinking can be a way for couple members to connect—perhaps over a bottle of wine—and share their week.However, if...
View ArticleA Harvard psychiatrist says 3 things are the secret to real happiness
Happiness is one of the most important things in life, yet it's also one of the hardest to study.Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger is the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the...
View ArticleHow to keep the spark in a long-term relationship
Esther Perel is a couples therapist based in New York and the author of the international best seller "Mating in Captivity."By Alana Kakoyiannis.Follow BI Video:On TwitterJoin the conversation about...
View ArticleWhy focusing on something makes you tune out everything else
If you've ever had a friend or significant other get angry at you for completely missing something they said, it might not be your fault.Concentrating on a visual task — like staring at a phone screen...
View ArticleHere's the message your online dating profile is sending, according to...
Crafting the perfect profile is one of the hardest parts of online dating. Maybe you want to come across as sincere, but also a little mysterious; upbeat and fun, but also a deep thinker.The...
View ArticleThese graphics will make you rethink your life
In a post last year, we laid out the human lifespan visually. By years:By months:And by weeks:While working on that post, I also made a days chart, but it seemed a bit much, so I left it out. Not this...
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