Psychology
Are different political opinions a relationship deal-breaker?
Being on different sides of the political fence doesn’t have to mean the end of a relationship.
- by Emily Kaine
Latest
What is medium talk and how do you master it?
Navigating the conversational grey area between small talk and deeper conversations can be tricky. Here’s how to do it.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Opinion
Real life
Buy shares, take a swim, and all the other things I’d tell my younger self
When I look back at photos of my sweet chubby teenage face it’s like I’m looking at an entirely different person. Imagine if you could turn back time and give that person some advice.
- by Kate Halfpenny
Perth psychologist struck off over sex with vulnerable clients
Antonio Graneri was banned from practising for nine years after having sex with patients in his office, including one encounter immediately after a woman’s marriage counselling session.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
It’s never too late to reconnect with your sibling. Here’s how
If Noel and Liam Gallagher can reconcile, almost anyone can. Here are some expert tips on how to bury the hatchet with a sibling.
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
Sunday Life
Want to test your friendships? I have devised the perfect formula
I call it the “shopping mall test” and it helps protect my future self from aggravation.
- by Kerri Sackville
Opinion
Real life
Have you ever been shushed? It’s humiliating and now I know why
The dinner with my family and girlfriend was going perfectly, and then a few stern words from the waiter ruined everything.
- by Roby D'Ottavi
Opinion
Crime
I’ve treated too many men like Pelicot to be horrified by the French mass rape
As a forensic psychologist, I have encountered many sexual predators. All found ways to justify their acts. Conversations about consent and “rape culture” would not have prevented these horrific crimes.
- by Ahona Guha
Why are older people missing from our conversations about internet addiction?
Conversations around technology – and its potential harms – often focus on our youth. But what about the growing number of digitally connected older adults?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Opinion
Royal family
Family game night made me realise I have more in common with the royals than I thought
The truth is, we all know a family like the Middletons. But not only do I know one of these families – I am in one.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Sunday Life
What surviving a car accident taught me about life
Once I realised that I couldn’t do a single thing to stop what was about to happen, I became overwhelmingly calm, tranquil even.
- by Wendy Squires
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