Rebecca Palmer isn’t a psychic, but as a divorce attorney she can often see what’s coming next. For many people today, as AI saturates every aspect of life—from work to therapy—the allure of an AI ...

Most people spend their lives chasing happiness — or, more often, running from unhappiness — whether it’s through healthy coping methods or unhealthy escape routes. Happiness expert Arthur Brooks, a ...

But why is that? What is it about our relationships that make them so central to our lives? According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he ...

We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...

What if you could create your perfect partner? Maybe they’d be fluent in sarcasm. Or they could share your niche interests. Maybe they’d just be a great listener. Some people have built their perfect ...

You might have heard the term "relationship escalator" before — often used to describe the traditional progression of a romance from first date to monogamous relationship to moving in together to ...

Parasocial relationships are non-reciprocal connections that can have both positive and negative effects. They happen due to our natural need for connection and can affect a person’s emotions, ...

After a painful breakup, 28-year-old Mikaela Wild, a social media content strategist in Los Angeles, sat on her couch, phone in hand. Wary of bombarding a friend and without a therapist to consult, ...