The internet, dating websites, and social media have made it easier for people to cheat, but also easier to get caught due to the digital trail left behind. Infidelity can have devastating consequences on individuals, families, and society. Surprisingly high prevalence rates of infidelity and changing attitudes towards it have been observed. Eight main reasons for infidelity have been identified, and strategies such as building companionate love and understanding the real nature of infatuation may help reduce the likelihood of cheating. If infidelity has occurred, both parties taking ownership and seeking help can lead to a healthier relationship in the future.
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Parenting is Tough, but Science Suggests Clear Strategies that Help You to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children
The American Psychiatric Association’s three primary parenting goals involve health, productivity preparation, and cultural values transmission. Baumrind’s parenting styles – authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive – significantly impact child development. Authoritative parenting has the most benefits, while other styles can lead to negative outcomes. John Gottman’s “The Relationship Cure” offers five steps to enhance relationships, focusing on emotional communication and shared meaning.
Dealing With Toxic People
In this post, the concept of a “toxic” person is explored, describing individuals whose behaviors cause distress and harm to others. It delves into various types of toxic behavior and reasons behind it. Strategies for successfully managing toxic people are outlined, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and focusing on one’s own well-being. Additionally, it recommends seeking support and considering therapy to cope with the challenging dynamics of dealing with toxic individuals.
Do You Love Your Loved Ones How They Want to be Loved?
Many relationships suffer from a lack of feeling loved and appreciated, often due to miscommunication and misinterpretation. To improve relationships, active listening and understanding the other person’s perspective are crucial. Following the principles of humanistic psychology and effective communication, while avoiding destructive behaviors, can also lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Understanding and catering to the other person’s love language can further strengthen connections.
The Advice I’d Give to My Stepdaughter Before She Graduates from High School in 2027
My stepdaughter is now in year 7 and at a new school this year. We’ve all moved across to Melbourne, Australia, after being in Port Vila, Vanuatu, since 2018. Her new school seems to be going well for her. They have asked all parents of year 7’s to write a letter to their children forContinueContinue reading “The Advice I’d Give to My Stepdaughter Before She Graduates from High School in 2027”
How to Predict Whether or Not a Couple Will Break Up
John Gottman is a legendary relationship researcher. He began using “The Love Lab” as his research centre at the University of Washington in 1986. Here, he would have couples stay in the apartment at The Love Lab, and watch as they bring up an old topic that they would typically fight about. During this conflict,ContinueContinue reading “How to Predict Whether or Not a Couple Will Break Up”
The 10 Best Laws of Power
A fascinating book that I read towards the end of 2017 was ‘The 48 Laws of Power’ by Robert Greene. Since the book was first released in 1998, it has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has influenced many successful people, from Will Smith to Kanye West, Jay-Z and 50 Cent, who later co-wroteContinueContinue reading “The 10 Best Laws of Power”
How Have Intimate Relationships Changed Over the Years, and Where Does It Leave Us Now?
I just finished reading the book ‘Modern Romance: An Investigation’ by Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg and was pleasantly surprised to see such a well-researched book written predominantly by a Stand-up Comedian (with a helping hand from a Sociologist). For those of you who don’t know Aziz, his stand-up shows typically consist of interesting observationsContinueContinue reading “How Have Intimate Relationships Changed Over the Years, and Where Does It Leave Us Now?”
Damon Ashworth Psychology 