When Did Marriage Become So Hard?

Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable. This week, we explore how figures across history have gained followers by offering clarity in moments of uncertainty — and why that clarity can come at a cost. ...  Show more

What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological buffer, and how simple gestures can rebuild a ...  Show more

We Need To Talk about how marriage is a trap. Is it really? What happens after we get married? Is divorce the only way out? Why do we resort to divorce in the end? What traditions have changed, and what has happened to us eversince? How hard has it become to ask for marriage? How ...  Show more

As the holiday season approaches, many couples find themselves hitting a quiet but undeniable breaking point. Something about this stretch of time—from mid-October through the new year—brings things to the surface. Maybe it's the reflection that comes with the end of a year. Mayb ...  Show more

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