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The Science of First Dates

Show interest if you're the least bit attracted.

Despite the pervasive myth we like to chase after people, the actual dating research paints a different picture: no one wants to date people who play hard to get. There's a world of difference between someone who's less available because . . . Read Keep it Interesting

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Friday
Dec142012

How to Overcome Neediness

 

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When we’re gripped by the terror of neediness, we feel completely out of control. We wonder if any amount of reassurance will ever be enough. How can we understand these moments? More importantly, how can the needy find relief?

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Friday
Dec142012

How Technology Makes Us Afraid of Intimacy 

Everyone’s at risk for the occasional retreat from the people in their lives—and technology offers plenty of places to hide. But what are the dangers of camping out in cyberspace?

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Friday
Dec142012

Self-Lock: Why It's Hard to Improve Your Self-Esteem--And What You Can Do About It

Building better self-esteem can seem like an impossible task at times. Here’s why, and what you can do about it.

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Friday
Jun222012

Are Secure Relationships the Key to an Exciting Life?


Do you want more thrills out of life? Have you lost your spirit for adventure? New research suggests that if you want your mojo back–or just want to find it for the first time–you can start by working on the quality of your connections.

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Friday
Jun082012

Why You Blame Yourself for Bad Relationships—and How to Stop

Do you beat yourself up whenever you’re unhappy in your relationships? Here's why—and how to break the habit.

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