*NEW POD EPISODE* Can marginal gains lead to big improvements in your relationship? Calories in, calories out. Harm reduction in substance abuse. All very sensible: but can modest, realistic interventions drive genuine transformation in your relationship? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Penalties are ludicrous. An almost certain goal for a minor foul, in most cases. There should be a game clock of 35 minutes that stops for fouls and throw ins. The offside rule is pretty pointless at the top end of the game. We should trial scrapping it. CDMs are underrated and Gods among men.

Correlation does not equal causation, part 21346725.

Loved this episode of Plain English with @dkthomp.bsky.social. Suzanne O’Sullivan is such a sane, compassionate and helpful voice in the field of medicine and mental health. pca.st/episode/5972...

***NEW PODCAST EPISODE*** In the modern world, we are told to look for romantic partners who "complete" us. They should be someone we love, but also someone who encourages us to live our best life, to achieve our individual goals and self-actualise. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

***NEW PODCAST EPISODE*** In the modern world, we are told to look for romantic partners who "complete" us. They should be someone we love, but also someone who encourages us to live our best life, to achieve our individual goals and self-actualise. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

Self-care is overrated—helping others has the biggest benefits for everyone involved A new 2-week intervention finds that helping others improves well-being more than "self-kindness", with benefits for depressed mood, anxiety, and loneliness due to social connection psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...

***NEW POD EPISODE*** Big "T" trauma. Little "t" trauma. The likes of Gabor Maté and Bessel Van Der Kolk have brought the understanding of trauma far beyond the field of mental health and into everyday life. But what actually is trauma? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

I'm in today's Metro on "four words that will instantly annoy your partner". It's annoying to be faced with indecision when you know, deep down, your partner wants something but doesn't want to bear the responsibility of stating an opinion or making a decision. metro.co.uk/2025/08/20/f...

Relationships aren't fragile. They need healthy stress to make them strong. In the new episode of @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social, we explore how the language of safe spaces has reshaped what many now expect from their closest relationships. Links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Photo by Vera Arsic | Pexels

Relationships aren't fragile. They need healthy stress to make them strong. In the new episode of @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social, we explore how the language of safe spaces has reshaped what many now expect from their closest relationships. Links below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Photo by Vera Arsic | Pexels

Why Empathy in Relationships Is Overrated | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...

Is empathy massively over-rated as a virtue in relationships and therapy? In the latest episode of Crazy in Love, we explore the work of psychologist Paul Bloom, who argues that empathy makes us over-value in-groups, and prefer people who look like us and act like us. 📷 Melvin Matute via Pexels.

The Leftovers, Six Feet Under.

A penalty competition. @footballramble.bsky.social

Can’t say I saw that coming. Boom.

England have been an absolute shambles, defensively. On their way out. Can’t see a way back from here. Sweden have a far better shape and press.

Also, just published this for @psychologytoday.com Don't Be A Jerk.... www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...

Did you know that roughly 75% of couples therapists are women? Most of the initial enquiries I get from straight couples is from the woman. A lot of the men in those couples are cautious about entering couples work. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w... @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social

Some decent advice here for long-term love.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE 50% of marriages end in divorce, right? Well, no: the stat is wrong. And more importantly, it distorts how we see relationships, undermines our sense of agency, and obscures what’s actually happening.

For many couples, modern love means no raised voices and gentle communication. Conflict and arguments are seen as a failure. But good relationships aren’t low-conflict; they’re high-repair. My latest for @psychologytoday.com: www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...

My podcast @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social is all about modern relationships. And what could be more modern than AI, chatbots and ChatGPT? Can you really have a relationship with a non-conscious bot? Apple: tinyurl.com/deb2cmu8 Spotify: tinyurl.com/yx4pzwab YouTube: tinyurl.com/37uwx88x

My podcast @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social is all about modern relationships. And what could be more modern than AI, chatbots and ChatGPT? Can you really have a relationship with a non-conscious bot? Apple: tinyurl.com/deb2cmu8 Spotify: tinyurl.com/yx4pzwab YouTube: tinyurl.com/37uwx88x

I believe, in fact, he is deep in thought, remembering his naughty childhood escapades with Theresa May.

50% of marriages end in divorce, right? Nope. And that statistic does a lot of harm, creating the impression that relationships are fundamentally about luck, like the toss of a coin. The One Statistic Everyone Misunderstands About Divorce | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...

50% of marriages end in divorce, right? Nope. And that statistic does a lot of harm, creating the impression that relationships are fundamentally about luck, like the toss of a coin. The One Statistic Everyone Misunderstands About Divorce | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...

This sounds like a bit but I’m being serious: kids using chat gpt for their homework are denying themselves the invaluable experience of learning how to bullshit their way through a problem. You drink some caffeine the night before and figure it the fuck out. That’s a skill. You need it in life.

I'm quoted in this helpful BACP article about stress in men. Worth a read this Father's Day. The quotes from me and Matt Wotton challenge the idea - unfortunately prevalent in our industry - that men are somehow inferior women: unable to deal with their emotions. www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-fr...

Roger Federer missed 46% of the shots he took in his career. A decent professional baseball player fails 7 out of every 10 times they're at bat. Elite sports involves routine failure. You're not going to eliminate failure even if you tried. The same is true of relationships.

Screen Sense: Parenting in a Digital World, the new podcast from @shuhbillskee.bsky.social and I - first episode is now live. We hope you enjoy it. open.substack.com/pub/screense...

a friend of mine shared this ai-generated "emotion wheel" and unfortunately i have been laughing my ass off at it for like 15 minutes now. today i am feeling Fnliinneon

When Charles Darwin considered marriage to his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, he was keen to preserve his ability to fulfill his professional ambitions. A deeply rational man, Darwin decided to make a list of all the pros and cons of marriage.

When Charles Darwin considered marriage to his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, he was keen to preserve his ability to fulfill his professional ambitions. A deeply rational man, Darwin decided to make a list of all the pros and cons of marriage.

This beautiful piece captures so many truths about love and meaning. “I think I am a better person, if a sadder one” is a line I’ll carry with me for some time.

A great listen, challenging some of our cultural myths about relationships with some science. Looking forward to a pod episode in the near future where @pauleastwick.bsky.social and @elijfinkel.bsky.social dissect Before Midnight, which I reckon is the best Relationship Movie.

Great article on mental health in schools by @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social and another reminder that our intuitions are often wrong in this area.

Mental-health lessons in schools sound like a great idea. The trouble is, they don’t work | Lucy Foulkes

We bring the party-pooper vibe to long-term relationships again in the new episode of Crazy In Love, with the claim that they're no fun, and they're not meant to be. But they offer something more profound than the dopamine-soaked bliss of early romance. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

We bring the party-pooper vibe to long-term relationships again in the new episode of Crazy In Love, with the claim that they're no fun, and they're not meant to be. But they offer something more profound than the dopamine-soaked bliss of early romance. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

Smartphone bans in schools are not associated with better mental wellbeing or reduced screen-time out of school buff.ly/C8Zo4PQ #Smartphones #Screentime #PhoneBans #Schools #YouthMentalHealth 🧵 THREAD

If you've listened to the recent episode of Modern Love with guest Miranda July discussing "All Fours", you might be interested in our @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social episode on her novel - "All Fours: Silly Fantasy Or Liberation Literature?" podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

Great discussion on ADHD. Worth a listen.

Interesting thread and a helpful reminder that universal mental health interventions in schools are usually worse than individualised, targeted interventions.

Long-Term Relationships Are No Fun. But...... www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...

Long-Term Relationships Are No Fun. But...... www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...

Our historical and meta-analytic overview of 562 RCTs on psychotherapies for depression was just published in the April Issue of the American Psychologist. The evidence that therapies are effective is strong and growing every year. www.americanpsychologist-digital.org/americanpsyc...

The "Let Them" Theory from Mel Robbins has been embraced by millions across the globe. What if the key to happiness is as simple as two words? Matt and I dive into "Let Them" on this episode of @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social, and seek to make sense of a global phenomenon. tinyurl.com/mr4yyz6v

The "Let Them" Theory from Mel Robbins has been embraced by millions across the globe. What if the key to happiness is as simple as two words? Matt and I dive into "Let Them" on this episode of @crazyinlovepodcast.bsky.social, and seek to make sense of a global phenomenon. tinyurl.com/mr4yyz6v

Love Is (Not) All You Need | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-...