When attraction takes hold, it can be all-consuming — but sometimes that attraction can make us feel more insecure than happy. Writer Yasmina Floyer speaks to the experts to find out more about the difference between love and limerence and how to spot the real signs of infatuation. Words: Yasmina Floyer. Images: Shutterstock. It’s easy […]
Whether you’re arguing about politics, parenting or money, conflict doesn’t have to end in disconnection. After decades mediating everyone from couples in crisis to parties in international conflict, Gabrielle Rifkind shares seven practical ways to have difficult conversations without making them worse. Most of us don’t struggle to agree. We struggle to disagree. Whether the […]
If you often assume the worst, you’re not alone. Psychologists say our brains evolved to focus on danger rather than opportunity. The good news? Optimism isn’t something you’re born with — it’s a skill that anyone can develop. If you’ve ever found yourself imagining the worst-case scenario, worrying about things that haven’t happened or feeling […]