Archive - Olga Khazan

December 2024

The Kind of Person Who Has Kids

It's okay if you don't "seem" like a mom

Dec 16, 2024 •

Trump's Personality

Studies paint a negative picture of Trump's inner character. So how did he win?

Dec 2, 2024 •

October 2024

Benefit from My Conscientiousness

Baby recommendations, courtesy of my one good personality trait

Oct 29, 2024 •

September 2024

How to Stop Being Picky

One woman's journey to becoming more open to a certain kind of experience: food

Sep 30, 2024 •

August 2024

How to Make the World a Little Nicer

The key to peace, love, and understanding is ... understanding!

Aug 1, 2024 •

February 2024

3 Reasons Why Polyamory Is So Popular

One of them has to do with a personality trait called openness to experience

Feb 14, 2024 •

January 2024

How Much Information *Is* TMI?

'Disclosure' can help build friendships, but it's hard to find the line between too much and too little

Jan 10, 2024 •

December 2023

A Self-Care Guide for Pregnancy

Take walks, eat yogurt, and take more walks!

Dec 19, 2023 •

October 2023

When the Snake Oil Works

There's no scientific basis for acupuncture. So why did it work on me?

Oct 18, 2023 •

September 2023

How to Actually Cooperate With Your Enemies

Don't settle fights by sitting down together. Stand up and move instead.

Sep 26, 2023 •

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