Freud knew what he was talking about (in this case): For better or worse, many psychologists believe that our adult personalities are unconsciously planted in our childhood experiences. And the way we relate to others, too, seems to be established in our very first relationships—typically with our parents. From the way our caregivers meet our…

Here’s what therapists say you can do to control your emotions if you tend to tear up during arguments. Like so many of us, Rose Armitage, a 20-year-old from Las Vegas, is a crier during arguments. It doesn’t matter how well-reasoned her points are or how much of the moral high ground she has, when…

Is variety in a relationship the spice of life, or a groove-killer? LA-based therapist Carder Stout, PhD, weighs the pros and cons of the polyamorous movement. As a psychologist, I see so many couples on the brink of Armageddon. Close to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, and much of the time it is…