13 articles
Long-term love doesn't fail dramatically — it fades quietly, through relational autopilot. Here's what social science reveals about the three forces that actually keep romantic partnerships alive: energy allocation, conversational drift, and the surprising fine print on gratitude.
Jules Nakamura·
The parent-adult child relationship is one of the longest we'll ever have — and one of the least intentionally renegotiated. Here's the social science of what it actually takes to update the dynamic.
Jules Nakamura·
Family estrangement is one of the most common and least talked-about forms of loss. Here's what the science says about why reaching out feels impossible, why vulnerability is the only bridge, and how to live with grief that has no ceremony.
Sage Lindgren·
Long-term couples drift not because love fades, but because a specific feedback loop breaks down. Here's the social science behind what actually sustains romantic intimacy — and three practical moves to rebuild it.
Jules Nakamura·
Being ghosted stings. But the science says it's usually inertia, not cruelty — and there's a practical protocol for both sides. Here's exactly what to do when a connection goes silent.
Ren Castillo·
Chronic illness doesn't just affect your body — it systematically dismantles your social world. Here's the science behind why that happens, why it's more dangerous than most people realize, and a practical framework for staying connected when your life looks nothing like it used to.
Jules Nakamura·
Sibling bonds are the longest relationships most of us will ever have — yet adult drift is nearly universal. Here's the science behind why it happens, and a practical playbook for reinvesting before the distance becomes permanent.
Mika Torres·
Most people invest in friendships and family — and overlook the one developmental relationship research says shapes us most. Here's the science behind mentorship bonds, and five practical moves to build yours.
Jules Nakamura·
Your chosen family might matter more than your biological one — and the science agrees. Here's how chosen families actually form, why they work, and how to deliberately build yours.
Jules Nakamura·
Everyone's obsessed with their attachment "type" — but the science says those styles are far more changeable than you think. Here's how adult security actually develops, and four evidence-backed pathways to get there.
Jules Nakamura·
You moved, retired, or started over — and your social calendar went blank. Here's a 5-step framework for rebuilding your social world from scratch, backed by science.
Ren Castillo·
You feel it. You just don't say it. Here's what research says about why the appreciation gap exists — and what actually happens to a relationship when you close it.
Sage Lindgren·
Most apologies don't actually repair anything. Here's a 4-step framework rooted in Nonviolent Communication to turn conflict into genuine reconnection — in one conversation.
Ren Castillo·