I hate television. Unless I’m learning how to make a soufflé or watching Starks get slaughtered on … [Read more...] about “Married At First Sight”: I Do…Not Even Know You
Relationships & Pop Culture
Now it’s Kim and Kanye Sitting in a Tree: Implicit Egotism Strikes Again
A few years back, on the heels of Kim Kardashian’s ill-fated and short-lived marriage to Kris … [Read more...] about Now it’s Kim and Kanye Sitting in a Tree: Implicit Egotism Strikes Again
Dear Miley, You’re Doing it Wrong
Dear Miley, you’re doing it wrong. No, I’m obviously not referring to the music world, as you seem … [Read more...] about Dear Miley, You’re Doing it Wrong
Love in “The Hunger Games”: Why Katniss Falls for Peeta
I’m completely obsessed with The Hunger Games. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because I have visited … [Read more...] about Love in “The Hunger Games”: Why Katniss Falls for Peeta
Sometimes it Really is About the Nail: Women, Men, and Communication
If you haven’t watched this video yet, I urge you to immediately stop everything that you are … [Read more...] about Sometimes it Really is About the Nail: Women, Men, and Communication
Cups or No Cups, Anna Kendrick was Right, You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
When faced with a potential break-up, who among us hasn’t uttered the phrase, … [Read more...] about Cups or No Cups, Anna Kendrick was Right, You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
Another Perspective on “Speed” Dating
You might remember the 1994 movie Speed, where the characters portrayed by Keanu Reeves and Sandra … [Read more...] about Another Perspective on “Speed” Dating
App Review: Brownie Points
There are a number of apps out there that are designed to help people find, keep, and cultivate … [Read more...] about App Review: Brownie Points
“I Haven’t Been Fully Honest with You…”
A recent Twitter post by Nathan Fielder asked his followers to text their partners and say “I … [Read more...] about “I Haven’t Been Fully Honest with You…”
Chemistry + Timing = Relationship Success
As the semester winds down, I like to conclude my course on interpersonal relationships with some … [Read more...] about Chemistry + Timing = Relationship Success
Capitalization on ‘The Big Bang Theory’
In this clip from Season 5 of The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon and Amy ("Shamy") go on their monthly … [Read more...] about Capitalization on ‘The Big Bang Theory’
All I Didn’t Want To Know About Relationships, I Learned From the Jersey Shore
Lately, I’ve been thinking about a by-gone era. A time when we could turn on our televisions and get … [Read more...] about All I Didn’t Want To Know About Relationships, I Learned From the Jersey Shore
Catfish: A Cautionary Tale (Too Bad It Came Too Late For Manti Te’o)
My new obsession is Catfish. No, I’m not talking about the whisker-faced, water-dweller. I’m … [Read more...] about Catfish: A Cautionary Tale (Too Bad It Came Too Late For Manti Te’o)
Two Can Keep a Secret (If One of Them Is Dead)
If you missed the first post in this series about family secrets, Got a Secret, Can You Keep It?, … [Read more...] about Two Can Keep a Secret (If One of Them Is Dead)
Got a Secret, Can You Keep It?
Whether your teenage brother is a petty burglar or you seduced your sister’s fiancé, we all have … [Read more...] about Got a Secret, Can You Keep It?
Men: Want a Date? Take a Break from Shaving this Movember
This month is “Movember,” an international movement to raise awareness about men’s health, … [Read more...] about Men: Want a Date? Take a Break from Shaving this Movember
Breaking Up is Easy to Do…If You Have a Smartphone
John Mayer is apparently a trend-setter among celebrities. The singer/guitarist reportedly dumped … [Read more...] about Breaking Up is Easy to Do…If You Have a Smartphone
Got “Cold Feet”? Watch Out for Marital Woes Ahead
Remember that classic scene from Runaway Bride where Julia Roberts bolted from the altar and trotted … [Read more...] about Got “Cold Feet”? Watch Out for Marital Woes Ahead
“Stay Close to Me” – Attachment, Terror Management, and Symbolic Immortality in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
I recently watched the last film in the Harry Potter series on DVD (after seeing it twice in … [Read more...] about “Stay Close to Me” – Attachment, Terror Management, and Symbolic Immortality in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Dear Rihanna: Are You Really Still Committed To Him?
Wouldn't you know it? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the interwebs are … [Read more...] about Dear Rihanna: Are You Really Still Committed To Him?
