Researching marital effects on happiness is tricky because happier people are generally more likely to get married than others. Still, … More
Category: Psychology
Romantic Love
“First you marry, then you fall in love” In old India, the prevailing philosophy regarding romantic love was, “First you … More
To Retire or Not To Retire
I believe the ultimate questions to ask oneself at this stage in life are: “Have I fulfilled my potential as … More
Happiness and Its Spin-offs
Aristotle points out in Nicomachean Ethics that while we desire every other thing for being instrumental and serving some other … More
To Love or To Be Loved
“No, not when you are not loved, but when you do not love, life becomes difficult.”–D. Samarender Reddy
Psychedelics and Prayer
What I am suggesting is that the appearance of small mystical societies in ancient times that ultimately evolved into more … More
The Mental Health Struggles of Single and Divorced Men
Interestingly, a large corpus of research indicates that single men have higher rates of mental health issues compared to married … More
Unconditional Love
Unconditional love is an illusion. Sacrifices and gifts are the reality. Once couples are able to give up the illusion … More
Authentic Living
The more I study people who are single at heart, the more I think that at the core of their … More
Mental Illness
In contrast to ailments like a fractured leg or a badly pumping heart, he notes, psychiatric problems can’t be directly … More