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Older adults are better than younger adults at nurturing their social networks and are more satisfied with their relationships. They are more likely to keep their satisfying connections and to pull away from problematic friends and family. (Weir, K. Life-saving relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 46-53) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Gore Vidal: A narcissist is someone better looking than you are. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Comedian Hannah Gadsby: Waldo should have to find himself like the rest of us do. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Social networks are shrinking for the average American. Since 1985, their size has declined by a third. (Weir, K. Life-saving relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 46-53) http://www.finebergpsycholtherapy.com

Three per cent of this country’s marriages are reported to be severely discordant. (Weir, K. Life-saving relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 46-53.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

In the USA, 20% to 43% of people over 60 years of age report themselves to be frequently or intensely lonely. (Weir, K. Life-sustaining relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), pp. 46-53) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A 2010 meta-analysis of 148 studies of mortality showed that no mater the age, sex, or health status, strong social relationships increase survival by 50%. (Weir, K. Life-saving relationships. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 46-53) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

With our frequent exposure to news on our various screens, being an informed citizen means continuous stress. (Lybarger, J. The threat of nuclear war. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(3), 20-22.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Those teens who spend more than 5 hours a day on their electronic devices are at an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and depression. (In brief. Screen time perils. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(2), p. 18. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com