So, you're chatting with friends or maybe in a meeting, and suddenly you hear someone say something that seems like an emotional dodge. You’ve probably even said a few of these things yourself. It’s ...

One of the most telling things about a person is how they handle change. Change can be good. It can also be bad. One thing it’s not is inevitable. Even the most stable of systems will be bound to ...

People who grew up poor understand the struggle of pinching pennies. From keeping track of exactly what goes in their shopping cart to skipping out on hospital visits, people who are afraid of being ...

Someone who grew up watching horror movies with family might connect fear with laughter and closeness. Someone who faced fear in real life might associate it with pain or loss. Our tolerance for being ...

When it comes to relationships, the idea of being tied to one person for a long time or forever can feel overwhelming. While some people look forward to the comfort and stability of a committed ...

Loneliness refers to a distressing subjective experience that occurs when a person’s social relationships do not satisfy their belonging needs. Past research suggests lonely people fear negative ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...