The dangers of being excessively conscientious and how to avoid them. — Conscientiousness is one of the most widely researched — and celebrated — personality traits. As conscientious individuals are responsible, organized, and dependable, they tend to live longer, have happier relationships, and have more job success and satisfaction than their non-conscientious peers. Some would even call it the “best” personality trait…

Is cheating necessary to ‘survive’ marriage? — On the outside, Bob* is the perfect man. A great father, he spends lots of quality time with his children. A selfless man, he volunteers in non-profit organizations, where we met. A devoted husband, he bought a house next to his in-laws so his wife could be closer to her…

#1 Knowing the difference between gut instinct and fear of discomfort can be life-changing. — Tough times suck — but they also provide the best lessons. Though we’ve all asked, “why me?” during difficult moments, hindsight has made us realize we wouldn’t be who we are without them. Still, if there’s something I’ve learned as the youngest sibling, it is that learning from the mistakes…

Improved conscientiousness = improved life. — My life is healthier and more fulfilling now than it was five years ago. Now, I exercise regularly and have a rich, varied diet. Now, I read more than thirty books every year, absorb life-changing information, and share it with others through writing, which has also become a regular practice. …

Is ChatGPT reliable when it comes to health tips? — Many who’ve tried ChatGPT say that, although impressive, the AI tool still has a lot of evolving to do in terms of accuracy. OpenAI is aware of this limitation, writing that: “ChatGPT sometimes writes plausible-sounding but incorrect or nonsensical answers.” …

Reading recommendations for those who want to squeeze everything out of their twenties. — Our choices shape our lives, and more so in our twenties. The younger we are, the bigger the impact of our decisions. If we establish health-enhancing habits in this decade, their benefits will far outweigh those we could get if we start in our sixties. …

Finding a romantic partner with these 3 traits can increase your chances of ‘happily ever after.’ — The phrase ‘happily ever after’ reminds me of my grandparents. Though they’ve been married for nearly 60 years, they still behave like smitten teenagers. They still hold hands. They still enjoy doing many things together, including getting groceries. …

How to prevent your past from ruining your future. — I have no memories of the first ten years of my life. “It’s childhood amnesia,” I often say with a shrug, pretending it’s something silly when it’s not. …

According to a renowned psychotherapist, these verbs can help you understand how you love and how to be better at it. — Where do we learn to love and why? That’s one of Esther Perel’s — world-renowned psychotherapist — favorite questions. She believes answering it can help us be better at love. By understanding what shaped our love worldview, we can actively work on ourselves and become exceptional romantic partners.