How To Know When Marriage Is Really Over

Though we know many of the qualities and skills that make a great relationship—most of which can be learned—there is no rule book for what makes two people work.

How Brain Chemistry Can Betray You

Linda Carroll on brain chemistry.

Our brain chemistry is a marvel. It informs our moods, our hearts, and our senses. It also can be responsible for wreaking havoc on our lives when we mistake the intensity of our feelings for ultimate truth.

Should You Schedule Time to Worry?

3 Ways to Work Worry in Your Favor

For some people, worrying manifests in the form of problem-solving that spins out of control and leads to anxiety, insomnia, or even panic attacks. Interestingly, others see it as an important part of cognitive functioning.

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Positive Thinking

Positive psychology is a new and important concept, which includes studies on happiness, gratitude journals, and emphasizing strengths rather than weaknesses. But this belief can be emotionally & psychologically harmful.

5 Facts Every Resilient Person Knows

Linda Carroll on Resilience

Resilience, or our capacity to withstand painful and disruptive life experiences (and even catastrophes), is taking on more importance than ever in the uncertain world we live in today. Surviving dysfunction, disappointment, and devastation in love and work has always been a part of our lives.

Exactly How To “Fight Right” in Relationships

Linda Carroll: Relationships

Picture this: Riding a bike with your partner, or walking your dog against the backdrop of a gorgeous sunset. There is ease, openheartedness, and affection. And then: “We need to talk about something you said at the party last week that bothered me.”