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• [article] Broken brains - the terrifying things everyone is capable of doing (Part 1) — 27 Feb 2015
  What if your brain had a deep, dark secret? A power to make you the worst kind of person? Well, science says your brain probably has plenty, and this mini series talks about them so you can take back control. This time we talk about Milgram’s obedience experiements and how they show that under the right conditions, you’d be able to electrocute someone to death.
• [article] Are people always shutting you down? This might be why (and the reason might surprise you) — 20 Feb 2015
  Feeling constantly rejected? It might be ‘rejection sensitivity,’ a state where people are hyper-aware of criticism, turning neutral actions into perceived slights. It’s often a misinterpretation, not a reflection of personal worth. Understanding and support are keys to coping.
• [article] Your smile might have more effect on you than those you're smiling at — 19 Feb 2015
  Smiles are tricky little things. They communicate to others that we’re happy, or are pretending to be. But our smiles also change how we feel.
• [article] The Difference Between Anger, Hurt and Hate—it's about power — 3 Feb 2015
  Emotions motivate us to act. They perform a regulatory function, in guiding us how to respond to something. In this article, we talk about three key negative emotions, why they are so different and just what they’re motivating us to do.
• [article] Three random things that make you more attractive — 29 Jan 2015
  Although there are many social and emotional factors that feed into who we feel butterflies for, there are a bunch of weird things left over from our more animalistic past that have a hand too. In this article we talk about three of the more unusual ones.
• [article] Do you believe in destiny? Or growth? The rules that govern relationships — 29 Aug 2014
  Relationships are governed by ‘rules’ that determine how we act, and how we expect others to act towards us. These invisible rules form part of any relationship and to navigate them, we have to first understand them.
• [article] What we want in our partners (it's more simple than you think) — 26 Aug 2014
  There’s a lot of conflicting information out there regarding who wants what out of a relationship. But there are three things that almost everyone, across all cultures seem to value more than anything else.
• [article] Don't always believe what you read — 27 Jun 2014
  Science is hard. That’s why scientists are still around sciencing. In this article, we talk about one of the reasons psychology (and many other sciences) are flawed, and what YOU need to know to be more effective at applying it to your life.
• [article] How to never get mad again (kind of) (part two) — 23 Jun 2014
  Ever feel like emotions rule you sometimes? You’re not alone. We get emails on this topic every week. Well, in this article we give you a checklist psychologists use to determine why we feel the emotions we feel so you can hijack your brain and turn those emotions into your slaves (not the other way around).
• [article] The four most common causes of conflict in relationships — 5 Jun 2014
  Relationships are a source of many conflicts, both large and small. The small ones often seem easier to ignore. These can be the most pernicious. Four of the most common, in fact, are also common roads to ruin.
• [article] Making good first impressions - a quick guide to presence — 1 Jun 2014
  First impressions aren’t everything, but they really help. Check this article out for some psychologically backed suggestions on how to get people feeling positive towards you from the very start.
• [article] Approach anxiety - step one to shaking it off — 29 May 2014
  The title says it. Suffer from approach anxiety? Don’t worry, we all do. Whether you’re trying to meet your next partner or network at an event, talking to strangers is hard yakka. In this article, we introduce you to the basic reasons behind that jittery feeling and give you a couple tools that’ll help you work up the courage next time.
• [article] What's an anxiety disorder and why should you care? — 17 May 2014
  General anxiety disorder affects about 3 people in 20 every year. That’s a lot. Chances are you’re friends with someone who has it. Why though? What causes it? In this article, we go over the ins and outs of GAD in a simplistic way, so you can relate to people with this diagnosis and understand them better.
• [article] What everyone ought to know about Jealousy — 13 May 2014
  Jealousy isn’t really that complicated when it comes down to it. Makes us ‘protect’ our loved ones. But from what? And can we control it? In this article, we talk about the specifics of jealousy, when it pops up and just how much control we really have.
• [article] What's the deal with cheaters? — 8 May 2014
  In this article, I talk about what makes people more likely and less likely to cheat. Want to know the answer to ‘once a cheater, always a cheater’? Well, so do we, but we talk about that too. If you’re worried your partners messing around, this article will give you the low down on what kind of person is likely to do it and how you can stop it from happening.