“Why do you have to make everything about yourself? I have feelings too!” “If you loved me, you’d spend time with me instead of your friends/significant other.” “You’re really leaving the house looking like that? I wouldn’t let people see me that way."...
When Fear Leads to Anger + How to Use Anger Constructively with Author and TEDx Speaker Dr. Ryan Martin (Episode 6)
Are you having trouble with anger management? Newborn babies can express emotion from the moment they are born. While it's easy to define what emotions are, understanding them is a more complex idea. Emotions like pleasure, surprise,...
10 Question Codependent Relationship Quiz
The term "codependent" has become incredibly popular in recent years as people begin to identify dysfunctional patterns in their love lives. Codependency is characterized by low self-esteem, feeling guilty, and a pattern of relationship addiction. Codependency is...
Why Do I Cry After Sex? It Could Be Postcoital Dysphoria
You’ve just finished having sex—and you burst into tears. Whether it’s a few sobs or a full blubber-fest, Postcoital Dysphoria can be a confusing experience for you and your partner, and leave you wondering, "Why do I cry after sex?" While crying after sex may feel a...
10 Signs He Doesn’t Want a Relationship With You
Can you spot the signs he doesn't want a relationship? Before you waste any more time on someone who isn't right, learn how to decode the confusing signals. It can be frustrating and hard to tell the difference between someone who is just naturally chilled-out and...
8 Ways to Identify Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by intense emotional reactions that can affect mood, behavior, self-image, and relationships. According to recent studies, the condition affects 1.6% of the general population. As common as BPD is...
Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style: What You Need to Know
Once you find out about different attachment styles (secure, preoccupied, fearful avoidant, dismissive) it can feel like you've won the lottery. Finally, there's an explanation for the different 'vibes' you've been getting, especially if those vibes have been...
Heal Intimacy Issues: Relationship Counseling For Everyone
Is Relationship Counseling Right For You? How To Know If You Need Couples Therapy Many people who enter into relationship counseling with the goal of improving their relationship. They may be seeking a tune up, want to learn new skills, get an outside perspective,...
Fawn Response: A Trauma Response + The Reason for People-Pleasing Behavior
When the going gets tough in your relationships, what is your gut reaction? Do you feel like you spend most of your time pleasing other people? Or do you have a hard time knowing how to meet your needs? Maybe you feel like you don't see a fight response or flight...