Susan Krauss Whitbourne

When people are uncertain about an outcome, it may seem adaptive to prepare for the worst. An important new study shows there's a downside to holding pessimistic expectations.

It may seem to be an unattainable ideal to have the way you earn a living truly fit with the type of person you are. New research shows five ways to make this a reality.

It’s always fascinating to gain insight into what makes you tick. Getting right to the point, a new measure of personality makes the process reasonably quick and easy.

The fact that personality can change throughout life is now well established, but new research shows its shape isn't the same for everyone. Find out which pattern best fits you.

Flattery might seem like the best way to get people to like you, especially if they’re narcissists. New research on ingratiation suggests when this can backfire.

New research shows you don't have to live with your attachment style forever. Personality change is known to change throughout adulthood, but less attention is given to attachment style.

The quality of Machiavellianism is one that seems to evade easy identification, especially when it's mixed with psychopathy, as shown in the latest cross-national research.

As relationships evolve, they can go in many directions. A new test of the “canalization” hypothesis on long-term couples suggests how to keep yours on the up and up.

Many people assume that giving credit to someone else threatens their own value as a person. New research shows why the opposite is true.

New relationship research shows how your home life shapes your love life. The ability to care for another person without regard for yourself is a key component of good relationships.