Relationships

The internet and sports betting have fueled a gambling boom that puts millions at risk of suicide, financial ruin

When everyone is so distracted, being a great listener becomes a powerful attribute

Trying to do it all can leave us stressed when we could have a calm and contented life by focusing on less

Editor's Note: This Father's Day, make some time for the special dad in your life by doing a fun activity together. Whether you plan to spend the day hiking, birdwatching, ...

These 6 mindset changes can transform how you see yourself and live your life

The escalating tide of HPV-related throat and mouth cancers threatens to redefine the landscape of common adult malignancies

These past two weeks have been hectic and exhausting for me. My wife’s father passed away, and I’ve been in non-stop planning, coordinating, cooking, cleaning, driving around mode. Yesterday was the ...

When you change your responses to your partner, your partner changes

Dear Dr. Chloe, Is there any psychology for getting over a breakup? I have friends that seem able to endure them very easily … but not me. In fact, right ...

Meals together are more meaningful than ever in the age of devices and diverse family types, according to psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed. Ahmed, who is based in Australia, said it's worth ...

Putting a stake in the ground can be the difference between compounding your efforts and being rootless

I grew up in a small and loving family who were always on the move. We spent most summers packing boxes and heaving them into the living room because my ...

Social media addiction and COVID lockdowns have left Americans less connected

A rational dialogue can help us heal resentment and rediscover empathy

Dealing with a relationship that brings you back to old—and unwelcome—feelings and behaviors

Dear Dr. Chloe, I’m very distraught because my therapist recently told me she is moving to another state in a month, and that I will need to transfer to a ...

For introverts, sometimes acting ‘out of character’ can pay financial and emotional dividends

After a busy day, there’s nothing quite like coming home. It’s the headquarters of our private sphere, a sanctuary made sacred by our most intimate relationships. It’s a safe place ...

Dear Dr. Chloe, My relationship is complicated—to say the least. I met this man about 7 years ago, we started as just friends, then began attending church together. We are ...

You don't have to be triggered by your partner's reactions, and you'll be better equipped to help them if you're not

Our first relationships become a template for all the relationships that follow

These are some of my easiest and most effective tips for living a happier and healthier life

In 1979, the first study demonstrating the importance of social relationships to health was published, and it was truly a bombshell report. A nine-year prospective survey of nearly 7,000 adults, ...

An eight-week group resistance training program helps older adults maintain long-term exercise habits and increase their self-confidence, research finds. A new study finds that even when gyms were closed and ...

Nowadays, more and more people choose to marry late and have children late. However, when they are finally ready to have a child, they find that it is not that ...

Helpful words rarely have the same profound impact as simply listening to another person's experience

Music has a powerful effect on the listener. It's linked to better mental health and has been shown to alleviate loneliness, pain, anxiety, and depression. For this reason, it's increasingly being ...