Browsing: Mark Travers
For many people, day-to-day life is a series of relatively easy errands, appointments and to-do’s. For others, however, keeping up…
Relationship ambivalence, or doubt, refers to having mixed or conflicting feelings about one’s partner or the relationship itself. It is…
It’s difficult to be unequivocally certain about your choice for a life-long companion. The possibility of seeing your partner through…
“Relationship pedestal beliefs” refer to a set of beliefs that idealize being in a romantic relationship. Individuals with such beliefs…
At their core, cults can be understood as tightly-knit social groups centered around fervent devotion to a specific ideology, leader…
Cinema can have a powerful influence on how we perceive the world around us. When it comes to psychology, however,…
One-upmanship is a prevalent phenomenon wherein people partake in subtle or overt competition to assert superiority over others. In relationships,…
We often attribute a person’s success to their intelligence, talent, privilege or even luck. While these factors undoubtedly play a…
The paradox of acceptance and change often appears contradictory. How can one accept a situation while simultaneously striving to change…
From folklore and old wives tales to proverbs and superstitions, there are various parts of our lives where the line…