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Thank Goodness: Gratitude as a Tool for Healing
June 24, 2014 .
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Gratitude is associated with a number of mental health benefits. There appears to be variability with regard to how often one feels grateful, but experiencing gratitude can be profoundly, ... Read More
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Grow Through Your FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
February 25, 2014 .
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FOMO. If you’ve ever checked your Facebook on a Friday night, you’ve probably felt it, even if you’ve never heard of it. It’s an acronym that makes for a handy textspeak shortcut ... Read More
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Why Am I So Bitter and Resentful of Other People’s Successes? November 1, 2013 . 26 Comments
First, let me say that I admire your candor, your self-awareness, and your desire to work on this issue. I believe that all of these things will ultimately make you successful in addressing ... Read More
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My Insecure Girlfriend Is Possessive and Controlling. Should I Leave? August 9, 2013 . 105 Comments
Does this song sound familiar? “Every Breath You Take” by The Police: Every breath you take Every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take I’ll be watching ... Read More
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Five Tips for Dealing With Envy
May 9, 2013 .
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The green-eyed monster of envy is often viewed as an emotion that leads to bad behavior. Envy can also be painful for those experiencing it. Longing for a new home or enviously watching ... Read More
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When It Comes to Sex, Is There Safety in Numbers?
April 24, 2013 .
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I’ve written about polyamory, a fluid state of friendship and sexual intimacy that sometimes becomes extremely complicated and can be very painful. There are several other ways in which ... Read More
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Why Does the Lottery Often End in Tragedy? April 4, 2013 . 7 Comments
Visions of winning the lottery are enough to turn just about anyone into a dreamer who fantasizes about helping family members, starting charities, and—of course—buying a few nice cars ... Read More
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Five Tips for Overcoming Insecurity in Relationships
March 26, 2013 .
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Insecurity is one of the trickiest relationship issues because it tends to create a self-perpetuating cycle. Insecure people frequently cling to their partners, which causes their partners ... Read More
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Angry, Controlling Fiancé Wants Me to Move In with His Parents March 15, 2013 . 16 Comments
I am seeing a lot of red flags here. The behaviors you are describing—having to approve of what you wear, not “allowing” you to play online, watch movies, see friends, leave the house—none ... Read More
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Five Myths About Polyamory and Monogamish Relationships March 1, 2013 . 13 Comments
Several years ago, sex advice columnist Dan Savage coined the term “monogamish” to refer to long-term committed relationships that bend the rules of monogamy with the consent of both ... Read More
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Should You Date Someone with a String of Exes? January 22, 2013 . 13 Comments
Unless you are relatively young, it is highly unlikely that you will never date someone with an ex-spouse or ex-live-in-lover. The reality is that a large percentage of people have some ... Read More
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Five Reasons Porn Can Hurt Your Love Life January 9, 2013 . 3 Comments
According to comScore, which measures Internet traffic, 66% of Internet-using men between the ages of 18 and 34 look at online pornography at least once a month. Does it really matter if ... Read More
