Isolation

Up In the Air Leaves You Down in the Dumps

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 12.22.2009 | Entertainment


Jackie K. Cooper

Once again, American film critics are slavering over the latest George Clooney movie. Some have already proclaimed, Up In the Air is the frontrunner for being named film of the year.

Dreaming of a Dark Christmas

Jim Selman | Posted 12.21.2009 | Living


Jim Selman

As I've grown older, I see more clearly how difficult the holiday season can be for many people. I am trying to pay attention to these folks this year.

It's Gonna Be a Lonely Christmas

Ruth Fowler | Posted 12.14.2009 | Living


Ruth Fowler

I told my therapist I felt lonely. She said, "But you're always hanging out with friends." But I didn't actually like some of the people I hung out with. She suggested it might be better just to be lonely.

Two Scholars Ask: What if Marriage Is Bad for Us?

Bella DePaulo | Posted 12.12.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

Marriage is not for everyone, and people who want to stay single should not be targeted with singlism because of it.

Shooting Spree: A Response to Constant Humiliation?

Thomas Scheff | Posted 12.09.2009 | Living


Thomas Scheff

Why do spree shooters kill? Why did Nidal Malik Hasan and other spree shooters murder their victims? One approach would concern emotions involving recursive loops of shame and anger.

How 30 Years of U.S. Mistakes Saved Ahmadinejad in Iran

Dr. Adam Lankford | Posted 08.06.2009 | World


Dr. Adam Lankford

In a misguided attempt to punish Iran for a range of crimes, including its state sponsorship of terrorism, the U.S. has insisted on comprehensive sanctions and deliberately worked to cut Iran off from the rest of the world.

Man in the Mirror -- How Death Becomes Us

Leslie Griffith | Posted 07.31.2009 | Entertainment


Leslie Griffith

Perhaps it is easy to get worked up about all this celebri-tainment. But, this fascination with other people's train wrecks has got to stop distracting us from connecting to each other.

Balancing Motherhood, Marriage and Friendship: An Interview With Allison Winn Scotch

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.07.2008 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Time of Your Life tells the story of Jillian -- a thirty-something, married, suburban mother -- who suddenly sees her life playing out a different way than it did seven years ago, jumps to fix it, and takes the reader along for the ride

Like Your Time Alone? Then This Post is For You

Bella DePaulo | Posted 09.21.2008 | Living


Bella DePaulo

I live in the most ordinary American household - I live alone. Knock on any door in the nation and you are more likely to find a household like mine t...