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Love is Blind…and Numb?: Why You Can’t Always Feel When Love Hurts - Psychology Today (01.06.11)
Blinded by the glow of romantic love (or the love of one’s children), we tend to miss the faults, the disappointments, the slights—minor and sometimes even major—in the people we love the most. Now it appears there may be a powerful neurological component to love-blindness. Read the full article.
Isle of Man: Humor is the Fastest Way to his Heart, Experts Say- The Toronto Star (10.26.10)
Craig Malkin, a clinical psychologist who trained and taught at Harvard University and is currently writing a book about human attraction, says both genders rate humour high on their list of desirable qualities. Read the full article.
The Attitude that Attracts Love- Women’s Health (09.01.2010)
When you smile at someone, it may fire up a bundle of neurons in the frontal lobe of their brain, triggering happy feelings, says Craig Malkin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Read the full article.
5 Things Happy Couples Know- www.sheknows.com (07.02.2010)
When you’re stressed, it’s natural to look around for what might be causing the problem, says Craig Malkin, Ph.D…For couples, that means a fair — or perhaps unfair — amount of finger-pointing. “Sometimes it’s better to accept that a situation is hard, no matter what your partner does or doesn’t do—and seek his support. You can bond and even laugh over stress if you quit finding fault,” says Dr. Malkin. Read the full article.
Do You Put People on Pedestals? - single-woman.tv (05.21.2010)
We’re all given to idol-worship at times, you can’t place someone on a pedestal without giving up some awareness of your own strength and virtues. The more helpless and powerless we feel over important events, Malkin argues, the more prone we are to idol-worship, “Strictly speaking, we don’t so much lift people up, as lower ourselves to make our idols seem larger than life. Read the full article.
Staying In Love When He’s Never Home – www.LovingYou.com (05.2010)
According to Craig Malkin, PhD, Director YM Psychotherapy & Consultation, Inc., the most important step a frenzied mom can take is to devote less time to being angry at her absent husband and more time thinking about what will make things better. Read the full article.
9 Ways to Cure Jealousy – www.LovingYou.com (03.2010)
According to clinical psychologist Dr. Craig Malkin, Director of YM Psychotherapy & Consultation, Inc. and writing a book about how people control attraction, when you’re separated from your partner, it’s natural to feel jealous. However, it isn’t natural to actjealous. Read the full article.
When Baby Makes 3 - Oregon Bend Bulletin (02.12.10)
Instead of believing children doom a relationship, [Massachusetts clinical psychologist and relationship expert Craig Malkin] thinks kids may just speed up an already doomed couple toward a split. Read the full article.
Rules of Attraction – HealthLine.com (02.01.10)
Dr. Craig Malkin, a clinical psychologist who is currently writing a book about how we control desire, noted that the power of this neurochemical cocktail can be potent. Read the full article.
Will He Cheat? 14 Red Flags You Can’t Ignore - LifeScript.com (12.09.09)
“If a guy is organizing his life to spend less time with his partner, it doesn’t really matter whether he has met someone,” Malkin says. “Such behavior signals a distance that’s “always a breeding ground for infidelity.” Read the full article.
Sex After Baby: How to Get Your Groove Back - LifeScript.com (06.09.09)
After you’ve just had a baby, beds are more for sleeping than romping. But even if you’re too tired to think about sex, your hubby probably isn’t. So how can you get your groove back? Find out now. Read the full article.
The Rules of Long-Distance Relationships - Marie Claire (12.09)
Use those extra minutes to plan regular phone dates, ideally when you can both tune out everything else. “These calls need to be scheduled so you can expect and look forward to them,” says psychologist Dr. Craig Malkin. That structure will keep you present in each other’s daily lives despite the physical separation. Read the full article.
Date Wanted: Must Love Dogs - Happen Magazine, Match.com (07.07.09)
Daters who insist on fellow pet lovers have the right idea, according to Craig Malkin, Ph.D., [...] “You should be sure the person you’re dating is as into animals as you are,” says Malkin. Read the full article.
Are We Falling for the Same Man Again and Again? Eliminate Dating Déjà Vu - Boston Examiner (07.01.09)
“Years of research confirm the importance of childhood (‘early attachment’) in our romantic patterns,” said Craig Malkin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Cambridge, MA. “So all those books about the role of childhood are right; your father’s emotional distance did influence your choice of stoic men; but your continued attraction to strong, silent types has far more to do with the present than the past.” Read the full article.
Love in the Time of the Recession - The Atlanta Journal Constitution (06.14.09)
No need to drop out of the dating scene if you lose your job. Yes, you can pretty much count on being asked, “So, what do you do?” but being between jobs doesn’t have to be a deal breaker. Here are some tips from Craig Malkin. Read the full article.
The Laws of Attraction – IndianExpress.com (06.21.09)
“Complexity will always be the rule when it comes to the biology of romance.” Read the full article.
How to Repattern our Behavior to Choose the Right Relationships - VoiceAmerica Talk Radio (03.16.09)
Radio Interview with Patricia Raskin of Patricia Raskin Positive Living. Listen to the full interview.
How to Indulge Each Others’ Hobbies - Happen Magazine, Match.com
Says clinical psychologist Craig Malkin, “There’s nothing sexier than the excitement, enthusiasm, and passion that a hobby can bring.” Read the full article.
