A Funny Bone to Pick

Mating

The 'Penny Dating' Method—A Manipulative Trend

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on November 27, 2023

"Penny dating" is a manipulative approach to relationships that is damaging to self-worth.

"Penny dating" is a manipulative approach to relationships that is damaging to self-worth.

Relationships

The One Thing to Always Do When Arguing

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on November 20, 2023

The next time you find yourself disagreeing with someone close to you, doing this can help you resolve things quickly.

The next time you find yourself disagreeing with someone close to you, doing this can help you resolve things quickly.

Mating

‘Scrooging’ Is a Dating Move that Could Ruin Your Holidays

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on November 17, 2023

With the December holidays fast approaching, here's a cheap trick that you may see. People may be dumping their significant others deliberately just to avoid paying for gifts.

With the December holidays fast approaching, here's a cheap trick that you may see. People may be dumping their significant others deliberately just to avoid paying for gifts.

Mating

A Close-Up Look at 6 Dating Trends for 2024

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on November 13, 2023

Wearing rizz-colored glasses and thera-posing are among the top dating trends for 2024.

Wearing rizz-colored glasses and thera-posing are among the top dating trends for 2024.

Ghosting

Is 'Caspering' Really That Much Better than Ghosting?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on November 4, 2023

"Caspering" is a dating trend that takes its name from Casper the Friendly Ghost. It's supposed to be a friendlier form of ghosting. But is it really that much better?

"Caspering" is a dating trend that takes its name from Casper the Friendly Ghost. It's supposed to be a friendlier form of ghosting. But is it really that much better?

Confidence

What to Do If You Regret Showing Your Vulnerability

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on November 3, 2023

Have you revealed some type of perceived weakness to someone and then subsequently wondered, "Uh oh, maybe I shouldn't have done that. Maybe I was too open about myself?"

Have you revealed some type of perceived weakness to someone and then subsequently wondered, "Uh oh, maybe I shouldn't have done that. Maybe I was too open about myself?"

Authenticity

This Less-Than-a-Minute Action Can Make a Big Difference

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on November 1, 2023

There is something you can do that takes less than a minute but could make a big positive difference in the quality and strength of your relationship.

There is something you can do that takes less than a minute but could make a big positive difference in the quality and strength of your relationship.

Mating

Spider-Webbing—A New Super-Toxic Dating Trend

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on October 31, 2023

Just in time for Halloween 2023, the term "spider-webbing" is making the rounds on social media. And it refers to a dating trend that can get you tangled in a toxic relationship.

Just in time for Halloween 2023, the term "spider-webbing" is making the rounds on social media. And it refers to a dating trend that can get you tangled in a toxic relationship.

Relationships

8 Steps to Take When Someone Disappoints You

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on October 29, 2023

At some point, everyone, no matter how close and no matter how trustworthy, will end up letting you down in some way. Here's what you can do.

At some point, everyone, no matter how close and no matter how trustworthy, will end up letting you down in some way. Here's what you can do.

Forgiveness

8 Ways to Spot a Fake Apology

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on October 24, 2023

How many times have you seen politicians, business leaders, celebrities, coworkers, or others issue apologies that leave you wondering: "Did that person actually apologize?"

How many times have you seen politicians, business leaders, celebrities, coworkers, or others issue apologies that leave you wondering: "Did that person actually apologize?"

Infidelity

Why Microcheating Can Have Major Consequences

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on October 16, 2023

Here's what microcheating is and how to deal with it.

Here's what microcheating is and how to deal with it.

Relationships

One Key Sign That You're Being Taken for Granted

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on October 15, 2023

How do you tell when someone undervalues or underappreciates you?

How do you tell when someone undervalues or underappreciates you?

Confidence

7 Reasons to Take More Risks the Older You Get

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 30, 2023

Society may say that risk-taking is for younger folks and that you need to be more careful when you get older. But here's why the opposite may be the case.

Society may say that risk-taking is for younger folks and that you need to be more careful when you get older. But here's why the opposite may be the case.

Ghosting

The Zombieing Dating Trend That Can Follow Ghosting

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 27, 2023

The "zombie" dating trend is not about dating actual brain-eating zombies. But getting zombied is something that can eat at your brain and heart if you are not careful.

The "zombie" dating trend is not about dating actual brain-eating zombies. But getting zombied is something that can eat at your brain and heart if you are not careful.

Relationships

10 Things No One Should Settle for in a Relationship

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 26, 2023

Are you being too picky when it comes to relationships? While you shouldn't expect your absolute ideal, some things are absolutely non-negotiable.

Are you being too picky when it comes to relationships? While you shouldn't expect your absolute ideal, some things are absolutely non-negotiable.

Mating

Is Dating Your Polar Opposite a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 1, 2023

The new "Barbenheimer" dating trend making the rounds on social media may or may not work. Here's why.

The new "Barbenheimer" dating trend making the rounds on social media may or may not work. Here's why.

Personality

Do You Make Yourself Smaller to Help Others Feel Bigger?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on August 30, 2023

Are you frequently repressing your true personality, desires, and self around others simply to make them feel better about themselves? Here's the harm it can do.

Are you frequently repressing your true personality, desires, and self around others simply to make them feel better about themselves? Here's the harm it can do.

Mating

5 Common Pieces of Dating Advice That Can Be Useless or Bad

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on August 28, 2023

How useful is much of the dating advice you've heard over and over? In fact, are there situations where you should do the opposite?

How useful is much of the dating advice you've heard over and over? In fact, are there situations where you should do the opposite?

Big 5 Personality Traits

Why Kindness Can Be Mistaken For Weakness

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on August 25, 2023

Being kind gets a bad rap. Many people equate exhibiting kindness with having some type of weakness or deficiency. But is this true?

Being kind gets a bad rap. Many people equate exhibiting kindness with having some type of weakness or deficiency. But is this true?

Mating

'Masterdating' —The New TikTok Dating Trend

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on August 11, 2023

Masterdating has been trending on social media. Here's how this self-reflection, self-care approach can end up being self-empowering.

Masterdating has been trending on social media. Here's how this self-reflection, self-care approach can end up being self-empowering.