The Real Reason We Can’t All Just Get Along May 6, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP The under-appreciated reason why there's growing polarization.
Swaggernomics: The Economics of Confidence and Doubt April 28, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP Swaggernomics addresses the competition for who gets to swagger like know-it-alls.
The Undervalued Art of Inattentiveness April 27, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP Sometimes the greatest gift you can give your partner is to let them vent without listening too closely. And to let your partner do that for you, too.
The Simple Robotic Formula That All Total Jerks Use April 26, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP Understand recursion and you'll have a leg up in dealing with the total jerks in your world.
How to Act April 22, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP The shortest path to authentic human connection? Paradoxically, it's often through theatrical self-parody.
Partnership Troubles? This May Be Why. April 12, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP Kindness and honesty are often opposites. If you recognize this, you'll have a better time managing the challenges of intimacy.
What Really Makes or Breaks Romantic Partnerships? April 7, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP A Personal Perspective: The key to long-lasting relationships? Really wanting or needing it to work.
How to Prevent High-Conflict Infallibility Battles April 6, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP When someone will say anything to prove you're wrong about everything, what can you do to make them pay a price for their indulgence?
Parting Shots, Rants, and Battles April 4, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP Often, breakups are made harder than they have to be because we assume they're easier than they can be.
Is It Ever Moral to Declare Someone a Total… January 18, 2022 by Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP If you wince at the thought of calling out systematically arrogant people, here are some thoughts on whether it's morally acceptable.