Posts by Neil Petersen

As recently as 10 or 15 years ago, online dating was marginalized in most circles.  But today, with more than 1 in 10 adults using online dating sites according to a study by Pew Research Center, online dating has become less stigmatized. So have we learned anything since the first dating site was launched in…

Whether it’s cramming for finals, preparing for that presentation to your new boss, or trying to make up for a month’s worth of missed exercise in one afternoon at the gym – we’ve all been there, having that 2nd or 3rd or (gasp!) 4th cup of coffee to fuel a 16 hour day.  Hopefully, it’s…

You’ve always been the “mature” one in your circle of friends; maybe you were recognized and praised by a coach or teacher for being considerate, understanding, patient with your peers and calm under pressure.  Or, maybe no one really noticed.  Fortunately for those of us showing signs of EQ at an early age, growing research…

Oh it’s just a quirk you think.  “Ed just likes everything neat and clean, he’s just Type A” you tell yourself, or other family members, to brush off a truth that could be painful to grasp – Ed may have an emotional or mental issue that could benefit from professional help. This is a more…

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