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Six Truths About Dating Your Mate: The True One for You
Before you take the plunge, clear the fog. Red flags, journaling, meditating and finding the "right mate," is more complicated than a swipe.
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Moving Forward from a Relationship Where Mental Health Played a Large Role
Almost 230 days have passed, and I still find myself crying, thinking about all the good memories that we shared. The connection we built and shared was complex, and I think that’s why after 230 days, I am still trying to process the end of our relationship.
Culture
The Temptations of On Set "Showmances"
A look inside the temptations of on-set romances in the world of entertainment and film production. One crew member shares her experience.
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Would You Know If You Were Being Abused? 10 Surprising Signs of Unhealthy Relationships
Growing up I was trained to think that relationship abuse was purely physical. This way of thinking that I and so many other young people have come to know has led unhealthy relationship behaviors go unrecognized and tolerated simply because we were not given the tools to identify them.
Culture
Help! My Friend Is a No Show
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some major friendship issues. Is a friend breakup afoot?
Culture
Help! I'm in Love With Someone's Girlfriend!
Dear Armchair Psychologist,I met a girl that I really love, and she loves me too. We met randomly and ended up hanging out, and we said I love you that very day.
Business
Codeword COVID-19: The New Resource for Domestic Violence Victims
In early March, stay-at-home orders were put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Suddenly people across the world were instructed to quarantine at home. For most people, inside the walls of their home is a place of security and solace. For others, home can be a dangerous place of abuse.In an instant, domestic violence victims around the world became isolated with their abusers causing domestic violence reports to increase by 35% in the United States, according to the World H
Career
Help! I'm in Love With my Boss
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some major workplace romance issues.
Career
What to Do When You Are Missing Your Work BFFs While Working From Home
Why is work the number one place where adults make most of their friends? Because consistency is one of the three relationship requirements, and there's nowhere we're more consistent in our lives than where we're paid to show up regularly. Work is to adults as school is to kids: the best place to interact frequently with the same people. But what happens to all those work friendships—whose consistency relied upon sharing a breakroom, sitting beside each other, chatting in the hallway, or connect
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Zodiac Compatibility—A Guide to Love Between the Signs
Often, when we meet a person, we get a feeling that they are good and we take an instant liking to them. Another person, however, gives us immediate feelings of distrust, fear and hostility. Is there an astrological reason why people say that "the first impression is the most accurate"? How can we detect those who will bring us nothing but trouble and unhappiness?Without going too deeply into astrological subtleties unfamiliar to some readers, it is possible to determine the traits according to
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My Best Friend Just Got Married, So What About Our Friendship?
Your best friend just got back from her honeymoon and you can't wait to hear all about it, but she still hasn't replied to your text. Now weeks have gone by, and all you've gotten was a quick response. You think to yourself: "Did I drink too much at the wedding?" "Was my present lame?" "Did I say something wrong?" No, chances are nothing you have done or are doing right now is wrong. You've just entered a different phase in your relationship: the spare tire.
Culture
Help! I'm in Love With Two Different Women
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some major love triangle drama.
Business
Standing Up and Saying No to Domestic Violence
According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, nearly 1 in 4 adult women and approximately 1 in 7 men in the U.S. report having experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. The often-silent scourge of domestic violence invades all walks of life and, although the poor are disproportionately affected, no one is immune. The protagonist in my new novel Wild Horses on the Salt is a young woman fleeing an abusive husband. The life of Rebecca
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Masturdating: The Sex and Dating Ban That Could Change Your Life
A "man ban" was not something I had tried to come up with as a resolution to a dating issue. I was 29, single, writing my first book, and just happened to go on one by accident. I was given nine weeks to hand in a manuscript, which required all my time and energy. I told my friends I would not be around for social catch-ups, rejected dates, and hookups (as painful as that was), and I simply focused on my work and myself.
Culture
Help! Hater Wants to be a Dater!
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with some frenemy issues and another who's dealing with a difficult mother.
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4 Tips to Not Lose Friendships Over Your Mental Health
Life can be messy, and you might be wondering if you should involve your friends with your mental health ups-and-downs. You might be afraid because your friends are undereducated and misinformed about people living with mental health issues. They might be in the dark.
Business
How the Princess Mentality Could be Sabotaging Your Relationships
Treating young girls like princesses and treating women with fragility have both been ingrained in our society. Today, princesses in fairytales are tough and strong, fighting away villains with the best of them; however, the old princess mentality still holds true for many women today.
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When First Love Becomes First Abuse
I'm talking about first love — that distinct sensation of butterflies fluttering in your stomach and the pounding in your chest that takes over your entire body.
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How To Recognize The Toxic People In Your Life And Then Cut Them Out
Are the people in your life helping or hurting you? Unfortunately the people you surround yourself with can hold you back from achieving your goals and growing into the best version of yourself.This was the case for me. I have long been a people pleaser, groomed from my childhood and school days to be the quiet, sweet girl who goes along with everything. When I started talking about going after my goal of becoming an entrepreneur I got a lot of unsolicited feedback. It really started to bug me b
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How to Balance Unraveling Mental Health and Dating
To maintain your mental health, you need your friends, family, and potential life partner's support. It's important to ask questions like, "Who's the better fit?" and "When's the right time to open up?" Educating your perfect match on your health needs may also be necessary.
Career
An Open Letter to Nicki Minaj
Reflections for the hip-hop songstress.
Culture
Help! My Boyfriend Makes Me Do Nasty Things!?
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with a couple who may be a little too comfortable with eachother and another couple who may have messed with the dead.
Culture
Help! I Want to Sue my Doctor!
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with someone who had a bad medical experience and another person who's partner is irrationally fearful.
Culture
Help! I Hate Interacial Dating!
Today, the armchair psychologist is dealing with someone who has a major problem with interracial dating.