Susan Krauss Whitbourne
Psychology Today
Amherst, MA, United States
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The 2 Proven Keys to a Successful Long-Term Relationship
A large new study shows how two factors predict a strong relationship. → Read More
Research Suggests 4 Ways to "Kiss and Make Up"
Conflicts are an inherent part of any long-term, close, relationship. New research provides help in understanding how to put that conflict behind you. → Read More
How To Make Feelings of Insecurity Go Away
There are many possible sources of insecurity, but surprisingly, according to newly published research, there’s one easy way to make those feelings go away. → Read More
5 Ways to Deal With Disputatious People
People who are constantly angry take it out on anyone and everyone. New research shows what’s behind that anger, and how to keep it at bay in those you care about. → Read More
Why Reading Other People's Feelings Really Matters
Being able to read people’s minds is more than figuring out their thoughts. New research on mentalization shows the importance to mental health of reading emotions. → Read More
A Newly Developed Scale Offers Gauge of Relationship Health
It’s one thing to be satisfied in your relationship but, according to new research, quite another to feel it’s flourishing This 12-item scale will show where yours stands. → Read More
How to Tell Who's Lying: What You Need to Know
New research on the neuroscience of deception provides clues to truth-telling. → Read More
Is It Ever Too Early to Spot a Psychopath in the Making?
We like to think that people can change, but when it comes to psychopathy, those odds seem low. New research suggests just how early in life the psychopath’s traits can be spotted. → Read More
10 Tips for Talking to People Who Disagree With You
Whenever you find yourself on opposite ends of a heated debate, whether with family or friends, new research on diversity vs. differences suggests how to bridge the gaps. → Read More
New Findings on Emotions in Borderline Personality Disorder
Being rejected is particularly painful for people with borderline personality disorder as shown by new research on emotional regulation and its relation to rejection sensitivity. → Read More
12 Ways to Get Over Procrastination (Now)
Recognizing the role of boredom or unhappiness in your procrastination habits is perhaps one of the most important ways to stop yourself from putting off the inevitable. → Read More
Feel Your Relationship is in a Rut? Here's a Simple Fix
Wondering where the spark went in your relationship? The routines of daily life may be the culprit, but travel can get you out of your relationship rut. → Read More
New Research Shows Relationships End in 5 Stages
When relationships come to an end, they often go through a series of predictable stages. New research shows how to tell whether you're ready to move on. → Read More
Are Creative People More Likely to Be Psychopathic?
Psychopathy, a trait associated with antisocial qualities, may show up in a prosocial form among creative people. New research shows the physiology supporting this intriguing link. → Read More
5 Ways Our Body Language Speaks Loud and Clear
We constantly send out signals through our nonverbal communication, often without realizing it. A new study shows how these can impact our success at work. → Read More
How You Just Know When You've Met Your Match
When you meet someone for the first time, you may have a feeling that you can’t quite identify. New research shows which signals we respond to, and why. → Read More
A New Way to View the Top 9 Defense Mechanisms
We’ve all come to know about defense mechanisms, but usually from the perspective of Freudian theory. This new view redefines nine of them in a more rational manner. → Read More
Six Subtle Cues That Someone Is Narcissistic
Being able to spot a narcissist may sometimes be easy. However, often you need to go well below the surface. This new research will help you read the subtle signs of narcissism. → Read More
New Research Shows How to Manage Public Speaking Anxiety
Here are 17 tips to manage a common form of social anxiety. → Read More
15 Questions to Test Your 'Niceness Quotient'
Social skills are such a key part of life that most of us rarely give them conscious thought. New research provides a tool to help you evaluate yours. → Read More