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psychologytoday.com > sg > blog > why-bad-looks-good > 202609 > when-should-you-text-after-a-first-date

When Should You Text After a First Date?

17+ hour, 42+ min ago   (213+ words) Posted September 13, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina First dates are for first impressions—for better or for worse. Even when two people have been communicating online for months, personal proximity prompts chemistry. But after the lovely evening is over, what’s next?...

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psychologytoday.com > za > blog > the-psychology-of-relationships-and-emotional-intelligence > 202609 > the-psychology-of-asking

The Psychology of Asking Your Partner for Help

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1287+ words) Posted September 11, 2026 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods One of the recurring types of clients I see is hyper-independent people who can do and manage absolutely everything on their own. Yet, the very thing that could be the pinnacle of freedom in…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > lgbtq-affirmative-psychology > 202609 > do-you-distance-regulate-in-your-relationships

Do You Distance Regulate in Your Relationships?

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (653+ words) Posted September 9, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. When I was an associate marriage and family therapist, a common theme that would continue to appear in my client case presentations during supervision was distance regulation. At the time, I hadn’t heard…...

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psychologytoday.com > gb > blog > happy-together > 202609 > the-silent-toll-a-peaceful-relationship-isnt-always-ideal

The Silent Toll: A Peaceful Relationship Isn’t Always Ideal

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (540+ words) Posted September 10, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Many of us crave deep connection and intimacy with our partner. That’s not surprising since loving relationships don’t just feel good—they are good for us. When things are going well, we reap many…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > the-asymmetric-brain > 202609 > the-7-biggest-challenges-in-age-gap-relationships

The 7 Biggest Challenges in Age-Gap Relationships

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (126+ words) Posted September 10, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch To what extent these points actually influence relationship dynamics and the stability of the relationship had, until recently, been largely unclear. The psychological analysis of the interviews revealed both positive and negative aspects of…...

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psychologytoday.com > ie > blog > stepping-together > 202609 > can-a-stepparent-buy-love

Can a Stepparent Buy Love?

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (535+ words) Psychology Today Can a Stepparent Buy Love? How tangible support can shape stepchild-stepparent relationships. Posted September 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. - Take our Family Estrangement Test for the Adult Child - A stepparent's financial support can help make relationships with stepchildren…...

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Can a Stepparent Buy Love? | Psychology Today Australia

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (535+ words) Can a Stepparent Buy Love? Psychology Today Can a Stepparent Buy Love? How tangible support can shape stepchild-stepparent relationships. Posted September 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. - Take our Family Estrangement Test for the Adult Child - A stepparent's financial support can…...

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Can a Stepparent Buy Love? | Psychology Today South Africa

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (535+ words) Can a Stepparent Buy Love? Psychology Today Can a Stepparent Buy Love? How tangible support can shape stepchild-stepparent relationships. Posted September 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. - Take our Family Estrangement Test for the Adult Child - A stepparent's financial support can…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > good-daughtering > 202608 > we-expect-women-to-do-invisible-work-then-watch-them-fall

We Expect Women to Do Invisible Work, Then Watch Them Fall

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (698+ words) Posted August 29, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley When women do invisible family labor well, it can look like they aren't doing anything at all. The appointment gets made. Someone notices the child needs new shoes. The birthday card arrives. Grandma gets…...

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Do You Still Long for an Ex You Never Had? | Psychology Today Australia

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (275+ words) Posted August 29, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley It makes sense that you could, over time, develop a nostalgic fondness for an ex-partner. After all, with the passage of the months, years, or decades, what seemed like fatal flaws at the time…...