"Happiness is not contingent on external factors such as wealth, status, or achievements. True happiness is an internal state cultivated through gratitude, contentment, and a sense of purpose," writes Dr. Robert Puff psychologytoday.com/us/blog/medita…

Growing up too quickly can have profound and lasting impacts on someone's life. Here's how they can slow down and reconnect with that part of them that always deserved to simply be a child. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social…

Has the word "trauma" been so watered down that it has lost all meaning? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trauma…

People experience time in different ways. For some, years race by in a dull blur. But others make their lives subjectively longer—and more memorable. Here's their secret. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sense-…

People who are prone to temper tantrums are usually driven by unjust treatment from their past. Here's what they can do to heal and improve their behavior going forward. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fo…

Trained therapy dogs have long been used to help people living with conditions like anxiety and PTSD. But even untrained pets can make real contributions to mental health. Stanley Coren explains the research. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine…

Does Your #narcissistic partner view you as a trophy? Learn how to tell in my latest Psychology Today column psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-ba…

Compared to older adults, Gen Z is having less sex overall--but more kinky sex. In my latest for Psychology Today, I'm diving into some new data from Feeld and Kinsey Institute at IU and exploring what's behind the trend. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-my…

It's assumed that an affair is a byproduct of an unhappy or failed relationship. But many who are completely satisfied with their partner commit infidelity for reasons ranging from uncontrollable temptation and boredom to PTSD and lack of self-esteem. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-wi…

How do people really react when they see someone hitting on their partner, and how does it affect the relationship? The answers uncovered by new research might surprise you, writes Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ps…

Does your child act like every question about their day is an interrogation? Here's how to have deeper, more meaningful conversations instead, by Amy Morin, LCSW psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-m…

Oftentimes, the traits and emotions that people project onto others are the very qualities they struggle with internally. Here's how to recognize projection in yourself and others. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-su…

When we find ourselves feeling off-balance, it is easy to fall into a cycle of self-criticism and shame. Here's a healthier way to approach life's ups and downs, explains Jeff Karp (Pronouns: he/him/his) psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-do…

You've probably never been told, "Don't let your happiness get the best of you." Yet we say similar things about negative emotions—like anger—all the time. Here's why that may be misguided, explains Krista K. Thomason psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dancin…

These 6 kinds of love activate different parts of the brain linked to reward and social cognition at varying intensities. Here’s what that means for you, explains Christopher Bergland psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-at…

"Although they may not need or desire sexual activity, asexual individuals are still able to experience attraction and enjoy the intimacy of emotional connection." Wendy L. Patrick PhD reveals some important insights into asexuality according to new research. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-ba…

Some people can’t stop themselves from jumping in and trying to fix another person’s pain, rather than letting them work through it as an emotionally responsible adult should. This may be why. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-me…

Those who were abandoned by a parent often feel a strong sense of self-doubt and struggle to love themselves. Here are some words of support from one survivor to another. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisi…

Some people remember their dreams almost every night, while others almost never remember them. New research finds that age, gender, and culture impact whether or not dreams are remembered. How often do you remember your dreams? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dreami…

Most people ignore or distrust feelings of jealousy or envy. But these two emotions actually provide useful information that can improve your life. Here's how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-emo…