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Stop Making Other People Feel Better!
When a friend has a problem, we often try to comfort them or help them fix it. Sometimes that’s exactly the wrong thing to do.


The Agony Of Using Dating Apps
Lots of people on dating apps behave badly. Here’s why.


Keeping Up Appearances
Many of us pretend to be doing fine when we’re actually feeling awful. Keeping up appearances has a terrible cost.


Judge, Jury and Executioner: The Pitfalls of Couples Counselling
When couples counsellors buy into the narrative clients use to explain their troubles, therapy doesn’t end well.


If You Really Loved Me…
Your romantic partner may annoy you in many small ways — but don’t give up. The world of animal training can help.


Talking About Feelings: The Antidote to Mind Reading
We often think we know why our romantic partner behaves the way they do — and we’re usually wrong. That's why we need to talk about feelings


The Perils of Reading Your Partner’s Mind
Using our partner’s behavior to deduce their intentions and motivation is natural. Natural, but dangerous.


Valentine’s Day Is Fun: Making Relationships Successful Is Work
Valentine’s Day may be blissful…but there’s usually a little voice asking “Will this relationship last?” Here's how to stop that voice.


When Your Loved One WON’T Change
What do you do when you’ve tried everything to get your loved one to stop their infuriating behavior — and nothing has worked?


Want Your Loved One To Change? Stop Criticizing
If you can ask your loved one to change without it sounding like a criticism, you'll get better results.
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