Want to Change? Is Your Mindset Holding You Back?
June 25, 2019
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Mindsets are simple beliefs that shape how we see ourselves and others and how we live our lives. Much of what we consider as our
Dr. Suzanne B. Phillips
Licensed Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Diplomate in Group Psychology, Certified Group Therapist, Author, Radio Host and Media Consultant Covering a Wide Range of Psychological Topics
Category: Happiness
Why Do We Emotionally Need ” Small Talk”?
October 15, 2018
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There is nothing small about “small talk.” Defined as polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially used on social occasions, small talk has often been
Why Can’t We Just Say “Thank You” to Our Partners?
November 10, 2015
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Money and sex are often considered prime factors in couple conflict and unhappiness. Yet an important but overlooked factor that erodes relationships is the lack
Re-set Your Relationship with Positivity: Science and Strategies
July 5, 2015
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One of the biggest traps for couples is the belief that they have to deal with what is wrong with their relationship before they reset
Will You Be Making Up or Breaking Up After Valentine’s Day?
February 14, 2015
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It goes without saying that opportunities to celebrate the people we love are good things. In some ways Valentine’s Day is one of those opportunities.
Reducing Post-Romantic Stress in Two Ways
December 31, 2014
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Regardless of whether they are young or old, if you ask partners about their Honeymoon, you hear and see a spark of that romantic excitement
Enhance Giving: Recognize the Connection Between Giving and Receiving
December 9, 2014
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The Holiday Season has always been about giving. It is reflected both in terms of gifts given to family and friends and increasingly in terms
Giving and Receiving as Counterparts of Generosity
December 23, 2013
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Giving is considered intrinsic to generosity–be it the giving of money, time, understanding, or acts of kindness. Receiving, on the other hand, is usually simply
Would You Risk Rejection for Happiness?
July 15, 2013
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Given that most of us don’t associate being rejected with feeling happy, it is understandable if your inclination is to decline. A brief look at
Sex, Statistics, Happiness and Your Marriage
May 9, 2013
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Does sex influence your happiness? Do you consider sexual satisfaction in terms of sexual frequency? Would comparing your sexual frequency with others affect your happiness?