Susan Krauss Whitbourne

When was the last time you fell for a promise that things would get “better” or someone would come "soon"? New research shows the vaguer the message the easier it is to be misled.

The desire to be right can conflict with the desire to be happy. New research on predicting the future shows which wins out in the doomsayer’s delight.

It's great to be right, but new research shows what's better for your happiness. Posted September 24, 2024 Key points

Most people would rather be right than wrong, especially when there's a lot at stake. New research shows five ways to get your decision-making back on track before it's too late.

Disappointments in a relationship are inevitable, but how do you respond when they occur? New research suggests 2 surprising ways to get back on track without missing a beat.

People in a good relationship may perplex their partners when they push them away. A simple test helps identify three tendencies that lead to self-sabotaging your relationships.

Sniffing out a liar may seem more like an art than a science. New research on detecting deception shows 2 ways to hone your ability to spot lying eyes and smooth talkers.

In an era when dating apps are now using political beliefs to build a match, new research suggests whether and how these beliefs matter for relationship success.

A new questionnaire shows the 16 essential ingredients of narcissism as it appears over the course of daily life, focusing on its most antagonistic and disturbing qualities.

The popular idea of love languages remains untested as a factor in happy relationships. New research on couples provides results that may make you think twice before you speak.