How Hardwired Is Human Behavior?

“New fields of science don’t emerge in a flash, and evolutionary psychology—sometimes called modern Darwinism—is no exception. But over the past several years, evolutionary psychology as a discipline has gathered both momentum and respect. A convergence of research and discoveries in genetics, neuropsychology, and paleobiology, among other sciences, evolutionary psychology holds that although human beings today inhabit a thoroughly modern world of space exploration and virtual realities, they do so with the ingrained mentality of Stone Age hunter-gatherers. Homo sapiens emerged on the Savannah Plain some 200,000 years ago, yet according to evolutionary psychology, people today still seek those traits that made survival possible then: an instinct to fight furiously when threatened, for instance, and a drive to trade information and share secrets. Human beings are, in other words, hardwired. You can take the person out of the Stone Age, evolutionary psychologists contend, but you can’t take the Stone Age out of the person.” Source: https://hbr.org/1998/07/how-hardwired-is-human-behavior

Is There a Digital Divide in Your Relationship?

The ego, the witness, and being present: Is There a Digital Divide in Your Relationship?

Soul to Soul Connections: Guided Meditation for Better Relationships

I recommend you read this article and listen to the meditation:
When we create soul to soul connections, we give our loved ones permission to be true to themselves and true to their path they are meant to walk in life. Source: Soul to Soul Connections: Guided Meditation for Better Relationships — Purpose Fairy

Loveable: Embracing What Is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life

The Key to Forgiveness?

New research examines the factors that lead to forgiveness. Source: The Key to Forgiveness? | Psychology Today

13 Signs You’re In A Toxic Relationship And It’s Ruining Your Life

Initially, it might seem impossible to leave him/her but with time you will realize that it was an important step you just had to take for your own sake. Source: 13 Signs You’re In A Toxic Relationship And It’s Ruining Your Life

Breakups Affect Emotional, Mental & Physical Health: Here’s How To Heal

It’s not called a “broken heart” for nothing. Our bodies experience the excruciating emotional pain of a breakup much the way we experience physical pain. Source: Breakups Affect Emotional, Mental & Physical Health: Here’s How To Heal – mindbodygreen

3 Signs You’re In A Bad Relationship

One of the most well-known couples researchers, John Gottman, is able to predict divorce with 90% accuracy. How does he do it? By watching partners communicate with each other, and coding their ratio of positive to negative exchanges. Couples should have at least 80% positive interactions. The other 20%, according to Gottman, may never get resolved. The arguments that are present at the start of a relationship are going to remain salient all the way through. Instead of focusing on those sources of conflict, the goal is to enhance the 80%. Work on making the relationship as positive as possible and let the rest go. If you find yourself in a relationship with a ratio slanted towards the negative, it may not be the healthiest. Try to make things work for a period of time, but recognize that expecting a partner to change is not the wisest strategy. It might be time to move on. Source: 3 Signs You’re In A Bad Relationship | Psychology Today

Is Someone Gaslighting You?

In the final scenes of, The Girl on the Train, we find out Rachel (played by Emily Blunt) isn’t the pathetic, raging drunk she was initially depicted as. It’s revealed that her alcoholism is a direct result of her husband, Tom’s (played by Justin Theroux) manipulation both during and after their marriage. He repeatedly pressured her to drink excessively and then planted false memories the next day. Tom was gaslighting Rachel. Source: Is Someone Gaslighting You? – Positively Positive!! Positively Positive!!

The HUGE Mistake We Make When It Comes To LOVE!

One of the biggest mistakes that I see us make when it comes to relationships is loving other people the way we want and need to be loved, rather than loving them in the way they want and need to be loved. And I don’t just mean romantic relationships; this mistake applies to all our relationships from family to friends to colleagues. Source: The HUGE Mistake We Make When It Comes To LOVE! – Positively Positive!! Positively Positive!!

What Kept Me Stuck on My Ex and How I’m Breaking the Addiction

“When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you.” ~Unknown. Source: What Kept Me Stuck on My Ex and How I’m Breaking the Addiction – Tiny Buddha

14 Questions to Ask About the Quality of Your Relationship

New research shows the 14 common elements in all good relationships. Source: 14 Questions to Ask About the Quality of Your Relationship | Psychology Today

Can Scientists Forecast Attraction?

Attraction is not predictable but it is never too late to learn. Source: Can Scientists Forecast Attraction? | Psychology Today

The Story Behind the Greatest Internet Recipe Comment of All Time

The story of Sydne Newberry, a brownies recipe, and the woman who moved to the U.S. and stole her husband. Source: Story Sydne Newberry Brownie Recipe Comment Stolen Husband

How to Leave a Toxic Relationship and Still Love Yourself

Getting out of a toxic relationship without losing yourself. Source: How to Leave a Toxic Relationship and Still Love Yourself | Psychology Today

Fairytale Relationships

I don’t mind when people tell me that my relationship ideals are a fairytale. If it is a fairytale to be loved, to be respected, to have passion, a moving and active love — if that is fairytale, then yes. If mutual respect, love, lust and friendship is a fairytale, then of course! I want: Fairytale Relationships

The Dharma of The Princess Bride: What the Coolest Fairy Tale of Our Time Can Teach Us About Buddhism and Relationships

How to Use The Princess Bride as a Relationship Guide

Author Ethan Nichtern was 9 when The Princess Bride hit the big screen 30 years ago. He saw the film back then because of a family connection—Nichtern’s father was best friends with actor Christopher Guest, aka Count Rugen, aka the Six-Fingered Man. Source: How to Use The Princess Bride as a Relationship Guide

The “Victim and Savior Relationship”

How to break the pattern of a toxic relationship. Source: The “Victim and Savior Relationship” | Psychology Today

How to Take Responsibility for Why Your Relationship Ended and Move On

This episode is about taking responsibility for the part you play in relationships and realizing you did nothing wrong. Today’s caller, Mary, is having a challenging time letting go of an ex. She is obsessing over his new relationship and can’t seem to get over it, even in therapy. During the call, Mary makes a […] Go to the Source: EP 105: How to Take Responsibility for Why Your Relationship Ended and Move On with Mary – Christine Hassler

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