Mark Travers Ph.D

1 week ago | psychologytoday.com | Mark Travers Ph.D |Lybi Ma

Source: Getty Images / UnsplashOne of the most fatal mistakes people make in relationships is believing, “I can fix them.” When a potential partner checks the right boxes — attractive, charming, funny, financially stable — it’s easy to convince yourself that their bad traits are manageable, or perhaps even changeable. But sometimes, this optimism leads to sabotage. Certain traits simply cannot be reduced to mere “flaws.”Here’s two that should never be overlooked in the pursuit for a partner. 1.

1 week ago | psychologytoday.com | Mark Travers Ph.D |Abigail Fagan

Source: Kateryna Hliznitsova / UnsplashAmbition is deeply personal, and it can impact relationships in more ways than one. For many, it’s closely tied to identity and self-worth. But when one partner is highly driven and the other operates at a different pace or has a different set of goals, it can create mismatched schedules and emotional distance, ultimately fueling a sense of loneliness, even when the two of you are together. 1.

1 week ago | psychologytoday.com | Mark Travers Ph.D |Jessica Schrader

Source: Getty Images/UnsplashWhile every couple has their own unique chemistry, a 2025 by bestselling author and marriage coach Laura Doyle helps shed light on key elements that the happiest marriages tend to share. The findings, based on nearly 600 women’s reflections, point to a simple but powerful truth: love flourishes in environments rich with warmth, reciprocity, and care.

2 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Mark Travers Ph.D |Abigail Fagan

Source: Kateryna Hliznitsova / UnsplashHave you ever been called “perfect” by someone who barely knows you, someone who constantly tells you what a blessing you are? Maybe you’re just starting to date and the attention feels flattering. But what happens when their idea of you is challenged? What if you make a mistake or fall short of their ideal? Will they still treat you the same? Now, picture the opposite. You’re with someone who constantly criticizes you.

2 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Mark Travers Ph.D |Michelle Quirk

Source: shche_ team / UnsplashYour surroundings deeply influence your emotional state. Your bed, in particular, has the potential to be a powerful form of self-care. That’s the idea behind “bedscaping,” the interior trend taking over bedrooms in 2025. According to Pinterest’s 2025 predictions, searches for “boho bedroom” are up 65 percent, signaling a shift from clean minimalism to rich, textured, and personal spaces. And there’s a good reason for it.