Is there anyone who hasn’t gotten caught in the crossfire on social media lately? Doesn’t it make you wonder what makes people act so mean? This article from Psychology Today compares our ubiquitous connectivity, and the illusion of anonymity it gives us, to road rage – that tendency that some drivers have to cut people off, or flip people off, or yell obscenities as they fly past you at least 90 in a 70 zone. The article makes a good point. People in cars are, in a sense, armored. They have a sense of untouchability. And people on the internet have a sense of unreachability, the interface of the keyboard…

We often confuse being productive with working as fast as we can, every second of the day. We fear that slowing down to get organized will kill our productivity, but the facts suggest otherwise: The average office employee spends over one hour each day just looking for things. The average U.S. Executive spends six weeks per year searching through messy desks and disorganized files for misplaced information. 23% of adults say they’re late paying their bills because they lose them. Being disorganized is costly, in terms of both money and time. But if you can convince yourself to slow down and get organized, the ROI will shock you. For every…

They were nervous First dates are hardly ever smooth experiences. At least one or both of you are nervous about putting yourself out there and trying to get to know a new person. There is a whole slew of doubts that can run through your mind, making the dating process anything but easy. When someone is feeling overwhelmed like this, you can end up walking away from your first date with a less-than-stellar impression. But according to Melissa Divaris Thompson, a New York City-based marriage and family therapist, that’s not always a reason to put an ‘X’ next to that person’s name.”Sometimes you don’t get an accurate first impression because…

Communication, like using peanuts to tame an elephant, will give you greater control over the situation and is your only chance of solving the problem. by Benjamin Ritter Leave a Comment — There’s an elephant in the room, and it’s getting in the way of your relationship. The metaphor, much like the beast itself, referring to an obvious problem being ignored, can trample your relationship. Ignoring an obvious problem is a type of conflict avoidance strategy. People fear the stress and negativity that could result, especially for pointing out what feels like an “obvious” problem, but you can’t predict what will happen when an issue is brought up until it is discussed.…

You owe it to yourself to be vocal and to stand up for yourself. Your internal happiness and joy depend on it. by Ashley Berges 1 Comment Are you feeling angry, sad, or resentful for what someone did to you? And now you’re thinking about how it would feel to get back at them, right? I’ve thought about getting even and getting back at the person who hurt me, and I’ve figured out a way of doing it. If you’d like to be heard and say your piece, then you must watch this video. Stop being the silent victim! Stand up for how you feel, be heard, and tell them…

Nemanja Novakovic/Shutterstock Opposites attract, right? Well, not so fast. New research might call that age-old cliché into serious question. A recent study says it’s actually more likely that a couple has similar taste and smell preferences—particularly if they’ve been together for a long time. To gather their data, researchers from Poland and Germany recruited 100 heterosexual couples ages 18 to 68. While some couples had been together for just three months, others’ relationships had lasted for up to 45 years. Each subject sniffed a set of scented felt-tip pens with fragrances like cinnamon, coffee, lavender, Coca-Cola, peach, and leather. Then they rated each scent on a scale of one to five. Participants…

Even couples who start off with hot-and-heavy sex lives go through slumps at some point. Below, sex therapists around the country share six rules and helpful guidelines to stay sexually satisfied in a long-time relationship. (When rules are this fun, why would you want to break them?) 1.  Practice the platinum rule. “We all know the golden rule: Do unto others as you’d like done unto yourself. But the platinum rule is really where it’s at. Do unto your partner that which they would like done for themselves. Seriously, what are their biggest turn-ons? Commit to doing it at least once each week.”― Megan Fleming, a New York City-based sex therapist and…

You’re engaged! Congratulations. Call all your friends and family to tell them the good news, craft the perfect engagement ring selfie and schedule your engagement photo shoot. Once you’ve basked in the glow of your new relationship status for a while, it’s time to get down to the good stuff: wedding planning. We’re sure you’ve heard how stressful wedding planning can be, but never fear. We’ve compiled 18 articles that will help you plan your perfect day.  1. 19 Straight-Up Awesome Wedding Ideas You’ll Wish You Thought Of First We know how easy it is to get bogged down in all the wedding planning B.S. But don’t forget to take a deep breath and…