Recently, TFP teachers sought comments and suggestions from students about the program. Students had a lot of positive feedback, some of which is shared below! “We have a lot of fun and really great conversations.” “I think more about how others should treat me. I am who I am regardless and I shouldn’t […]
Given all the controversy surrounding the social media giant Facebook recently, it’s worth also considering how social media use, specifically Facebook use, can impact relationships. One study found that social media use by “young” couples (defined as couples together for less than 3 years) harmed their relationships; using Facebook a lot made them more likely […]
Surprising new research, covered in this week’s New York Times, has found that the brain waves of close friends actually resemble each other. Researchers could predict whether two people were closely connected or not based on scans of their brains when reacting to video stimuli. Friends often enjoy similar jokes, hobbies or have other things […]
According to the growing field of adult attachment science, your attachment style greatly affects the quality of your relationships. Attachment is the word used to describe the pattern of your behaviors in relationships. There are three generally accepted attachment styles: anxious, avoidant and secure. Someone with a secure attachment style does not have a problem […]
Healthy relationships are egalitarian and loving in nature. Unfortunately, sometimes abusive patterns develop in relationships that can endanger one or both people involved. It’s important to pay attention to warning signs and know what your limits and boundaries are ahead of time. A recent article in Allure magazine discusses 12 common warning signs of emotional […]
TFP teachers share the www.loveisrespect.org website with their students during the unit on domestic violence. Love is Respect is a website with many valuable resources to help individuals who may be involved in abusive or unhealthy relationships, or who have loved ones stuck in an unhealthy relationship. There is an X button in the corner […]
Renowned couples therapist, Esther Perel, who is based in New York City, has released a free podcast series called Where Should We Begin in which she counsels real couples about their problems. The podcast has been highly reviewed in publications like The Atlantic. According to The Atlantic, Where Should We Begin is “the Rosetta stone […]
Hobo Johnson (stage name of Frank Lopes) of Sacramento, California, has had a lot of struggles in life. Lopes was kicked out of his house by his parents when he turned 19; he lived in his car, a 1994 Toyota Corolla. He loved music and started focusing on his craft, feeling music was now all […]
In Denmark, with its cold and snowy climate, they have a word for the cozy atmosphere they create in their homes in order to enjoy the season: hygge. Hygge isn’t just about interior decorating (although candles and fireplaces are highly recommended). Other elements of hygge include concepts like slowing down and taking the time to […]
Eli Finkel, professor of psychology at Northwestern University, has written a book called The All or Nothing Marriage. In the book, Finkel explores the history of the institution of marriage, and the changes it has undergone especially over the last 50 years. Finkel theorizes that while people today have higher expectations for their marriages than […]
