When an ex returns: Strict rules for a successful reunion
Psychotherapist Maria Giovanna Luini explains why reuniting with an ex-partner requires radical personal transformation and a period of distance to avoid failure.
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The Paradox of Crisis Competence: Why Some People Thrive Under Pressure But Collapse Over Minor Inconveniences
An exploration of the psychological traits that enable individuals to perform exceptionally well during emergencies while simultaneously struggling with low-stakes daily decisions.
Writer Rosa Montero on Aging: 'Growing Old Has No Appeal' as Horizon of Possibilities Shrinks
In a candid interview, Spanish writer Rosa Montero describes aging as terrifying not because of physical decline, but because it brings the painful realization that the future is limited. She also discusses the disconnect between her internal youthfulness and her chronological age.
Women with high IQs, labeled as “too much” as children, reveal 8 adult habits
A recent article examines how the label of “too much” affects intelligent women, leading to social harassment and lowered self-esteem, with consequences that persist into adulthood.
The Persistence of Fond Memories Amid Family Estrangement
A personal reflection on the complexity of family estrangement, where cherished childhood memories coexist with a 15-year silence from a father.
Do you compare yourself to your partner? Studies show it’s not necessarily negative
A recent study reveals that daily comparisons with a life partner vary: those based on skills appear in newer relationships, while those based on opinions arise in more stable ones, serving different motives.
Communication Strategies for Difficult Conversations and Small Talk: Two Distinct Approaches
Experts Andrea Sydow and Iris Posthouwer offer contrasting frameworks for navigating social interactions: Sydow focuses on deep regulation during conflict, while Posthouwer provides tactical entry points for casual introductions.
How you behave between dates defines the person who shows up on them
Relationship psychology shows that emotional availability and lifestyle between encounters influence dating success, not just strategies on apps.
The Great Loneliness of Undivided Desire: Why Partners Stop Touching
A psychological analysis of sexual distancing in couples, inspired by the research of John Gottman, which explains the dynamics of rejection, lack of initiative, and essential communication to avoid crisis.
8 rules of sisterhood that taught Generation X to make mistakes, according to psychology
An analysis of grooming habits and social norms passed down from previous generations, highlighting how quickly beauty standards change.
Late bloomers who live intensely develop 8 strengths that early achievers do not know
Psychology articles explain the difference between early achievers and those who find success later in life.
Psychologist Silvia Severino: 'Often, what you miss isn't your ex-partner, but the pain caused by the time invested in the relationship'
According to psychologist Silvia Severino, the feeling of post-breakup longing may actually be the pain associated with the emotional resources and tempo invested in a relationship that failed to materialize—a cognitive confusion that can be clarified through careful reflection.