relationships

Are You the Trophy of a Narcissist?

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Narcissists collect trophies of past relationships much like big game hunters collect taxidermied animals and athletes collect medals.

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Psychology News Roundup: ICYMI September 28, 2020

From the office to the outdoors, read what you may have missed in the world of personality and social psychology on this ICYMI roundup.

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Delete the Past? Not so Fast. How Technology Complicates the Breakup Process

What should we do with all of our digital stuff following a breakup?

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How Happy Were You with Your Ex? Probably Happier Than You Think

After a breakup, people remember their former relationships as worse than they said those relationships were when they were still in them.

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Does Your Relationship Need a Boost? Try Something New

Doing new activities with your partner can improve your relationship, but why?

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Why Do People Fall into the Trap of On-again/Off-again Relationships?

Some people can’t seem to decide whether to stay together or break up. Is their personality to blame?

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Does Sharing Your Goals On Social Media Make You More Likely To Achieve Them?

From posting your workout of the day on Instagram (#BootyGains) to sharing your future plans with your relationship partner (#CoupleGoals), there is a lot of temptation to share your personal goals on social media.

Wellness gurus and fitness bloggers seem to be divided between whether sharing goals on your social media sabotages you or holds you accountable.

Are you more likely to reach your goals if you share them publicly on your social media?

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If They’re Happy, I’m Happy: Why Being Agreeable Increases Relationship Satisfaction

Ever wonder the justification behind the saying, “If they’re happy, then I’m happy?” How about the saying, “Happy wife, happy life?” Are these statements really true, and if they are, to what extent and why?

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How Social Media Might Undermine Romantic Relationships

Illustration of different men and women holding smartphones with images of boyfriends and girlfriends

Using social media makes some people in romantic relationships realize that there are many other fish in the sea.

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Psychology News Roundup: ICYMI November 15, 2019

From romance to workplaces to hypocrisy, see what you may have missed in the world of personality and social psychology on this week's ICYMI roundup

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