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Thinking about breaking up? You may as well flip a coin
Relationships with less commitment are more likely to break up, which may also explain why users were happy when the coin suggested ending the relationship.
In their latest book, Think Like a Freak, Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner urge readers to think about the world differently by training readers’ brains to approach problems in unique ways. In the final chapter, the Upside of Quitting, Levitt and Dubner suggest that, contrary to what many people have told you in life, you should quit. That is, when things get tough, you shouldn’t always tough them out and stick with it. Instead, you should quit and do so sooner rather than later.
How men and women see each other when online dating
In general, when evaluating potential romantic partners, men and women similarly respond that they want a kind, trustworthy, loyal, and honest partner.
How to be a better friend: practice acceptance
Friends aren’t perfect.
How to turn depressing social media into a positive influence
Here’s the thing: You don’t have to post anything you don’t want to.
Three surprising ways divorce can affect your will
This year, nearly one in five married South Africans will make the decision to start afresh and get a divorce.
The math of one-night stands and long-term relationships
If we go by the numbers, in a group with an equal number of both sexes, it is impossible, on average, for men to have more partners than women.
Dating red flags to watch out for based on your zodiac sign
These are the dating red flags to watch out for based on your zodiac sign.
How marriage helps reduce crime
Offenders who marry are less likely to reoffend, even if they have had long criminal careers.
Weight stigma: five unspoken truths
Internalised bias has been linked to an increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts and acts.
Are our social media feeds hypnotising us?
When my Facebook feed shapes my beliefs, and I begin acting on them, have I been hypnotised to do so, in a sense?
Why are young women without wrinkles using Botox?
The multi-billion-dollar beauty and anti-ageing industry cultivates feelings of personal inadequacy to convince people to buy their products.
Why complaining might be good for you
Start by paying attention to how often you complain, and who you’re doing it with.
The dark side of supportive relationships
The truth can hurt. But sometimes an objective, dispassionate confidant is what we need most.
Eight ways to work smarter in 2020
Ask yourself: Are you doing what you want to be doing?
How to overcome failure
Note how you feel without exaggerating or denying your feelings.
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