mental health

What do women find sexy? A man who does his household chores, for one.getty A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that an unequal division of household labor can explain low sexual desire in women. “The onus to…

In relationships, we sometimes look for answers everywhere except in ourselves.getty Many people come to therapy when their attempts at being a great romantic partner fail. They may say things like: “My partner does not respond to me…

Adult friendships may not come easy, but they pay dividends for a long time.getty Many people come to therapy confused about how to form new friendships in adulthood. They say things like: “I was really good at making friends when I…

Lies can sometimes be more revealing than the truth.getty Many people come to therapy when their lying habit starts to become compulsive. They may say things like: “I have started to lie even when there is no need to do so. Why do I do…

Manipulative tendencies can creep into even the best relationships. Here’s how to avoid them.getty Nothing is more important to our happiness than the relationships we have with others. If you don’t feel loved, supported, and valued by the…

Self-care is often about keeping difficult people at arm’s length. getty We can all think of people who have been disruptive forces in our lives — whether it’s a past romantic partner, a friend, or a colleague. With the benefit of…

Kissing and making up is always closer than you think, even in the midst of the heaviest arguments.getty Disagreements and arguments, although uncomfortable, are a natural and even important part of any relationship. These are the rare…

Here’s how to make couples’ therapy work for you.getty Couples’ therapy is often touted as a panacea for all relationship problems. However, it is common for people to feel like couples’ therapy is not working for them. They may say things…

Does your brain easily get turned on by irrelevant ideas? Here’s how to stop it.getty Are you someone who frequently gets an ‘A-ha!’ moment but never gets around to executing it? Do you often find your mind racing with a bunch of ideas that…

Here are two tips to follow if you have a short fuse.getty Many people come to therapy unable to control their anger. They ask questions like: “I always end up hurling personal insults when I’m arguing with my partner. How do I stop…