Having roommates is a key part of your 20s. It’s not all bad though. Learn why having roommates in your 20s has mental health benefits too.

Men are often told to be tough, focused, and successful. Oftentimes, this societal standard leaves them emotionally isolated, burnt out, and feeling lonely. Read more to learn why.

It’s “kinda chic” to do many things. Learn more about what tips our therapists say are chic for your mental health.

Do you find yourself being the go-to for your friends, always the one people go to in crisis, or when they need further support? Are you feeling overwhelmed and wondering where your support is? Here’s why.

The end of Summer brings about a host of emotions, some good with the transition to Autumn, and other times we experience comparison, anxiety, and sadness. Read more about why you’re not alone in feeling different as the season transitions.

A new semester brings about a fresh start for many people. But for others, it can bring anxiety about the unknown or worry about where you stand. Here’s why.

In the age of social media, we are often overloaded with curated snippets of the life of others. When you don’t feel aligned with an account anymore, learn why it’s okay to unfollow.

Your twenties are a time of excitement and new discovery, and yet, simultaneously, there’s so much pressure to reach a new accomplishment, but that’s not always realistic. Learn more about the psychology behind that pressure.

“Touching grass” can be thrown around like a casual joke online, but it goes deeper than that. Here’s why the saying is actually a helpful tool for self care.

You’re getting to know someone and it seems to be going somewhere good. After a few dates though, contact ceases and you’re left wondering what happened. Here’s why his ghosting is not your fault.

Every time Summer rolls around, it’s easy to quickly judge your plans and think, “why didn’t I book that trip or visit that one spot?” Learn more about what therapists say is behind you wanting the “perfect” Summer.

You reach out to connect for coffee, lunch, a walk with a friend and it always feels like you put in more effort than them to connect. Why is that? Read what our therapists have to say about perceived one-sided friendships.

You show up and live your best life in NYC, and yet, even if you're finding success, you still feel overwhelmed and anxious. Here's why.

You keep seeing perfectly curated “Day In My Life” videos and aesthetic apartment photos. But the pristine images you see don’t tell the full story. Learn more why chasing aesthetic lifestyles aren’t everything.

You're scrolling through social media without realizing how much time has passed. You finally put your phone down, but instead of feeling relaxed, you feel mentally drained, restless, or strangely anxious. Read more to know why.

You've probably heard someone say, "She has main character energy." Or maybe you've wondered how some people seem so confident, self-assured, and comfortable being themselves. Read more to learn about the psychology behind the trend.

If you've dated in New York City, you've probably felt the pressure to be "chill."

Don't text back too quickly. Don't seem too interested. Don't ask where the relationship is going too soon. Don't admit that you like someone first.

Somehow, showing genuine excitement or vulnerability has become associated with being "too much."

In a city that moves fast and often celebrates independence, playing it cool can feel like the safest strategy.

But over time, constantly suppressing your emotions can come at a significant emotional cost.

Here's why.

Does your mind turn into 40 open browser tabs the moment you're in a relationship? Wondering if they're pulling away, replaying yesterday's text, fighting the urge to send one more "just checking in" message?

That might be anxious attachment, and honestly, so many of us carry it.

It usually comes from love that was real but inconsistent growing up. So you learned to watch closely: a change in tone, a slower reply, anything that might mean someone's stepping back.

Now it can look like needing reassurance often, reading too much into silence, feeling uneasy when your partner wants space, or hinting at what you need instead of just saying it.

None of this makes you needy. It made sense once. It's just that the alarm system you built is still ringing in relationships where nothing's actually wrong.

Do you crave reassurance from a partner who seems to pull away right when things get emotionally real? That's the anxious-avoidant dynamic at work, and it's more common than you'd think.

One of you needs closeness to feel safe. The other needs space to feel okay. Oddly enough, these opposite styles tend to attract each other in the first place.

The good news is that this pairing can absolutely work, with some awareness and honest communication from both sides. Let's look at why it gets so tricky, and what actually helps.