Physical touch plays a vital role in human connection and emotional bonding, according to extensive relationship psychology research. Understanding the science behind physical connection can ...

To paraphrase a quote credited to poet and author Maya Angelou, people forget what you say and do, but they never forget how you make them feel. That understanding is becoming increasingly relevant in ...

When you engage in conversations, you probably want something to happen. You might want people to change their minds about a topic, demonstrate how much they like or respect you, or possibly, hope ...

Emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation for trust, empathy, and meaningful communication. From active listening to mindful language, small shifts can create lasting impact in ...

Emotional missteps can erode trust quietly. They slip into conversations, linger in silence, and shape how partners interpret each other’s intentions. These patterns rarely announce themselves, but ...

Subject matter experts run the risk of losing their audience to overly complex and scientific messaging, as is the case in many technical industries. After all, what’s exciting to an engineer may not ...

If children aren’t thriving, it’s not because they don’t want to be successful; it’s because there are barriers keeping them from being successful. I once had a mom bring in her 13-year-old boy from a ...

Welcome to my blog, Emotional Connection! I'm delighted that the blog premieres on Psychology Today just as my book on the same subject, The One Thing Holding You Back: Unleashing the Power of ...