Say “Thank you” instead of “Sorry”
Replacing apologies with gratitude improves how others see you and how you feel, according to research in marketing and psychology.…
Relationship Hacks
The QUICK formula makes talking to strangers easy
Psychologist Gillian Sandstrom’s QUICK formula gives shy people three ways to talk to strangers: questions, common ground, and kindness. See…
The surprise ideation communication hack
Article summary The surprise ideation communication hack uses the brain’s anticipation system to surface what people truly want. When you…
How to raise a successful, happy child
Article summary Decades of research across multiple countries point to one parenting style that consistently raises well-adjusted, happy, successful children,…
The AAA Method to Get a Yes
The AAA method (The Triple-A method) is a 3-step persuasion framework that uses story, data, and a clear ask to…
36 Questions That Build Deep Connection Fast
Psychologist Arthur Aron’s 36 questions can build deep connection between two people in under an hour. Here’s how the science…
What to Do on Your First Date (and What Not to Do)
First dates succeed or fail based on one skill: making the other person feel genuinely seen and heard. Good first…
The Scandinavian Sleep Method
The Scandinavian sleep method lets couples share a bed while using two separate duvets, solving the blanket wars that cause…
How to reignite your sex life
Sexual desire in long-term relationships declines for nearly every couple, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Find out…
How to Stop a Heated Argument
Heated arguments fail because your nervous system hijacks rational thinking. This guide explains how to recognize emotional overload, take effective…