Does doing new exciting things help couples?

According to this study, doing new and exciting things actually contributes to marital satisfaction.

Do infertile couples have any unique psychological characteristics?

According to this study: "There were no remarkable differences in psychological variables between the infertile couples and a representative sample, except that the infertile women showed higher scores on the depression and anxiety scales."

About Psychology Hero! William Glasser

When I think about a hero of mine in Psychology, I would be crazy not to mention one of my all-time heroes on About Psychology. He is none other than the great William Glasser.

If you are not familiar with his work, you owe it to yourself to go pick up one of his many books. If you like someone who bucks the system, then look no further. Glasser is the man! His basic philosophy is that everyone does everything for a reason. The reason is that they are trying to get one of their 5 basic needs met. The most important of these needs and the hardest need to get met is love. When we do not get our need for love met, we turn to one of our other needs to numb us from the pain of not getting our needs for love met. Ultimately then, all mental health issues have a lack of love as a root of the problem. Pretty powerful stuff when you think about it! Really goes well with Sue Johnson's attachment theory. Just had to mention him here on about psychology!

About Psychology: Definitions and Terms: Manic Episodes

Here are some of the basic definitions when trying to understand bipolar. Manic episodes are the super high elevated energy level episodes. Hypomanic episodes are the elevated energy levels that are not nearly as high as manic episodes. Depressive episodes are the low energy level episodes. When you have manic and depressive levels alternating quickly, it is called rapid cycling.

About Psychology Bipolar Quick and Dirty Definition

So, you want to know what the gist of Bipolar disorder is? Easy. Bipolar is when someone has some episodes of super high (abnormally high) energy levels. One of the misconceptions is that if you are bipolar, you have highs and lows, but you don't have to have lows to get a bipolar diagnosis.

Who is usually more disatisfied with their sex life? Men or Women.

According to this study, men!

About Psychology Question of the Day: What is the Difference between Manic Depressive and Bipolar Disorder?

About Psychology Question of the Day: What is the Difference between Manic-Depressive and Bipolar Disorder? Absolutely nothing! They changed the name from manic-depressive to bipolar disorder.