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Relationships
The Power of Positive Regard

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on May 21, 2024

Sometimes we all need a reset to give the people in our lives the benefit of the doubt. Here are 3 strategies to help.

Sometimes we all need a reset to give the people in our lives the benefit of the doubt. Here are 3 strategies to help.

Relationships
Is Sexting Good or Bad for a Relationship?

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on September 6, 2023

Learn whether sexy messages, pictures, and videos are likely to improve your relationship – and what risks to consider before diving in.

Learn whether sexy messages, pictures, and videos are likely to improve your relationship – and what risks to consider before diving in.

Singlehood
How Single Are You, Really?

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on August 7, 2023

My colleague and I thought we knew what "single" meant. We were wrong. Here's a peek at what we learned about all the different ways to be single.

My colleague and I thought we knew what "single" meant. We were wrong. Here's a peek at what we learned about all the different ways to be single.

Relationships
What Authenticity Looks Like in a Relationship

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on July 5, 2023

What would it look like if you re-framed the goal of dating to be less about what kind of relationships you end up in and more about how it makes you feel?

What would it look like if you re-framed the goal of dating to be less about what kind of relationships you end up in and more about how it makes you feel?

Relationships
What It Means to Be an Emerging Adult

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

The time between high school and "adulting" can feel daunting, especially in your love life, but there are ways to feel less alone and still embrace freedom.

The time between high school and "adulting" can feel daunting, especially in your love life, but there are ways to feel less alone and still embrace freedom.

Relationships
3 Major Blind Spots We Have About Love

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on December 14, 2022

Do relationship reality shows like "Love is Blind" really help people find lasting love? Science conducted long before these shows existed gives us some clues.

Do relationship reality shows like "Love is Blind" really help people find lasting love? Science conducted long before these shows existed gives us some clues.

Gratitude
3 Reasons to Thank Your Partner More Often

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on November 14, 2022

It may seem ridiculous to thank your partner for doing things you expect. But gratitude is just about the easiest thing you can do to improve your relationship.

It may seem ridiculous to thank your partner for doing things you expect. But gratitude is just about the easiest thing you can do to improve your relationship.

Singlehood
How to Be a Savvy Single

Tyler Jamison Ph.D. on June 30, 2022

Are you single and looking to grow? A few tips can help you make the most of your single status, whether it's temporary or long-term.

Are you single and looking to grow? A few tips can help you make the most of your single status, whether it's temporary or long-term.