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Use Emotional Regulation Strategies to Fight Fairly

Giddy.com- Nov 28, 2022

Conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship, but fighting well is a skill to develop.

Any relationship—from romantic to platonic, family member to co-worker—has a potential for conflict.

Behavioral strategies, such as using "I" statements and sticking to one topic, can help you move toward a resolution of conflict, but nothing will work if the embattled parties aren't able to maintain awareness and stewardship of their emotions.

What To Do When You Start Resenting Your Spouse, According to 5 Therapists

Fatherly.com - Dec 5, 2022

Resentment silently erodes relationships. This is how to deal with it in a healthy way.

Resenting your husband or resenting your wife is an unfortunate reality of every relationship. Whether you think your partner is coasting by while you do all the work, not respecting you as an equal, or just driving you mad with their loud chewing, sources of resentment aren’t hard to come by. But just because the emotion is unavoidable, doesn’t mean the negative repercussions have to be.

Here's What Your Couple's Costume Reveals About Your Relationship

popsugar.com - Oct 31, 2022

Halloween is one of the best days of the year for couples. Not only can you hard launch your relationship on Instagram with a sexy couple's costume, but you can also learn a little bit more about your partner based on their Halloween costume preferences.

Do they prefer a cheap DIY couple's Halloween costume, or do they opt for a funny Halloween costume? Do they spend months leading up to the Oct. 31 holiday thinking about their costume, or do they come up with a last-minute couple's costume idea the day before? Whatever their answers are, this is all amazing intel into what your future could look like with this person — even beyond Halloween.

But learning more about your partner doesn't just stop there. Turns out, there could be some actual psychology behind what your couple's Halloween costume says about your relationship.

Hi, Here's Exactly How to Get Over a Crush

cosmopolitan.com - OCT 19, 2022

You will never be as close to your teenage self as you are when you have a crush. Falling for someone new can take you from full-fledged adulthood right back to your childhood bedroom—J-14 posters, drugstore mascara, embarrassing diary entries, and all. Suddenly every text feels make-or-break as you anxiously weigh the potential impact of every last punctuation mark and emoji, asking yourself that one question you thought you’d eliminated from your vocabulary post-middle school: What if they don’t like me back?

Physical Touch Love Language: What It Means and Exactly How to Show It

cosmopolitan.com - OCT 17, 2022

“I feel like we have different love languages,” a friend might tell you over Sunday mimosas while explaining why their new relationship just feels a little...off. And if you haven’t heard of “love languages” on TikTok or from forcing a new crush into an online quiz to test compatibility (hi, guilty), you might not know how to respond.

Woman Criticizing Friend for Earning Same as Husband Without Degree Slammed

newsweek.com - Oct 18, 2022

A26-year-old woman on Reddit has been deemed an a**hole on the subgroup "Am I The A**hole" after describing a recent lunch date with a high school friend at which she criticized her life choices.

15 Tips From Therapists on How Couples Can Fight Better

cafemom.com - JulY 20, 2022

A long-term relationship or marriage can be many things. It can be fun, it can be sexy, it can be joyful, it can be the place to raise kids and take on life together. It can also be the place where tiny annoyances can become lingering frustrations, which can turn into full-on conflict. Whether it is petty bickering or a deep, possibly game changing fight, most people don't really look forward to those tense moments when it can feel all too easy for things to get hurtful.

How To Help Kids Navigate Heartbreak

Momtastic.com - July 25, 2022

You don’t have to be a child or a teenage to struggle with dealing with heartbreak. Most of us have memories of crying-on-the-floor type situations as a result of breakups, unrequited love and the likes. But when we see our precious little ones go through it, it pulls at our heart strings in an arguably even more challenging way.

Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist Andrea Dindinger Shares Helpful Tips on How to Limit the Challenges of Blending Parents and Stepparents After a Divorce

Authority Magazine - May 24, 2022

A divorce can be brutal! Seeing your “ex” move on to someone new can be rough. Hearing your “ex” is getting re-married, and the new soon-to-be spouse formed a close bond with your children can be hard to digest “BUT” if you want to do the right thing for your children, bite your tongue and play the game (so to speak) with the other side. I am not saying it is going to be easy. In fact, you may need to join a kickboxing class to work out the aggravation (maybe a bit of jealousy) that comes from the stories your children will share with you about the cool things mommy’s fiancé did with them, that you would never allow, or the awesome shopping spree and makeovers daddy’s fiancé took them on that you have said “no” to in the past. Remember, if your kids are happy, you should want to share in their experiences with them.

Couple & Singlehood Coming Out Of COVID w/ Licensed Therapist Andrea Dindinger

A Lott of Help Podcast with James Lott Jr. - May 16, 2022

If you’ve been feeling anxiety as you re-enter the world, whether single or coupled, this is the episode for you! We talk about my best dating strategies for singles and navigating couplehood and divorce.

What Ramadan can teach us about the mental gift of self-discipline

Stylist - May 1, 2022

Self-discipline often feels like a trait that some people intuitively “get” and others lack. It can get a bad rap as something that stops us from indulging in the things we enjoy. While it may not always feel good in the moment, honing our self-control, willpower and motivation can boost our sense of self-achievement in the long run, improving our confidence and ultimately making us happier.

Welcome to the Wild World of "Are We Sharing Boyfriends?" Facebook Groups

Cosmopolitan - April 8, 2022

Part of the Shared Human Experience is scrolling too much, clicking too far, and ending up in The Seventh Circle of Social Media Hell—stumbling upon stuff you didn’t want to know about a prospective love match. (Please see: Your ex’s Twitter likes, your partner's Venmo transactions, or updates to your Hinge crush's profile.) Nadia*, 25, used to pride herself on not engaging in this level of internet sleuthing, until she joined her local “Are We Sharing Boyfriends?” (AWSB) Facebook group.

Tips on Transitioning to a New Therapist

The Paper Gown - 3/8/22

Leaving a beloved therapist can be difficult. Whether you’ve switched insurance, or moved to a new city and prefer to see someone in-person, finding a new, affordable therapist can be hard. And it can be even more troublesome finding a mental health professional you feel comfortable rehashing your life story to.

IS IT COOL IF I SMOKE A LITTLE WEED BEFORE THERAPY?

MEL MAGAZINE - 2/6/2022

If I’m honest with my therapist about it, couldn’t a little pot help me open up?

When Jason sought out therapy three years ago, he wanted to speak to a professional about what he thought was a negative pot habit. To his surprise, multiple counselors were hesitant to tell him to quit, which he found “morbidly amusing.”

How to Live in Less Fear

ShondaLand - 1/3/2022

Have you been feeling more fearful lately? Between a lingering pandemic, news of global warming, divisive politics, and beyond, there are plenty of things that spark fear in us these days. And while it doesn’t sound “cool” to admit that, yes, you’ve probably been afraid of something over the past few years, experts stress that fear is a perfectly normal emotion — and one that is even helpful in some situations.

22 Tiny Mental Health Habits That Can Improve Your Life In 2022

HuffPost - 12/28/2021

Another roller coaster year is coming to an end, and the lingering effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have certainly taken a collective toll on our mental health.

There’s no way to know what 2022 has in store for us, nor can self-care erase the grief, trauma or other challenges we may have endured over the last 12 months. But as we look toward the new year, we can adopt healthy new habits to help incrementally improve our days, even if just for a moment. Sometimes, that’s more than enough.

Best Online Therapy with Insurance

VERY WELL MIND 12/10/2021

Online therapy—the practice of therapy via text, phone calls, video conferencing, and email—may lack the intimacy of seeing a therapist in person, but it is convenient and research has shown that it is equally effective as in-person therapy and increases access to quality, reliable mental health care.1 It can also be a more affordable option for receiving mental health support. Many online therapy services offer sessions for less money than a typical in-person therapy session, especially if you sign up for a monthly subscription.

The Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health Goes Beyond Anxiety

VERY WELL MIND 12/09/2021

Ask a young person what they’re most concerned about for the future, and there’s a good chance they’ll point to climate change. In fact, 75% of people say “the future is frightening,” according to a recent survey that asked 10,000 individuals aged 16 to 25 about their feelings on climate change.

5 Unordinary Ways to Relieve Stress

SUNDAY EDIT 10/29/2021

Stress is a normal — and expected — party of life. Particularly over the last 1.5 years, many of us have experienced higher than normal levels of anxiety and fret. With so much uncertainty surrounding public health and safety, as well as the economy, you may feel more on edge than ever. And hey, that’s okay! But it also means some of your tried and true stress relief methods are no longer working for you. In the past, you may have been able to turn to meditation, a nap, your fave group workout class, journaling, or other tactics to feel better. If those aren’t effective anymore, you may need new, exciting and unique ways to lower your levels.

Do Parents Really Need to Play With Their Kids? The Answer Will Surprise You

She Knows 10/25/21

We all know that children should play as much as possible — according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is “essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth” and parents who participate in play gain a better understanding of their kids.

25+ Signs He Is Jealous but Hiding It

UpJourney 8/9/21

Jealousy is something everyone experiences at some point or another. It’s important to remember that jealousy is not always the devil so many make it out to be, as jealousy can inspire you to change and grow. And on the flip side, it can also make you feel small and inadequate.

Some signs that he’s jealous are:

• Checking your phone, texts, and emails to see who you’re talking to and what you’re saying either about him or someone else. It is never a good idea to violate someone’s privacy; it makes everyone feel uncomfortable and can highlight trust issues.

• Counting and comparing himself to you, I like to refer to this as keeping a “scorecard.” He might be jealous of how many friends you have, how many nights a month you go out without him, how much money you make, or how your career is soaring. Regardless of the what, when there is a counting up of what you have versus what he has, jealousy is involved.

“Should I Text My Ex?!”

Bustle 7/28/21

Alex* a 23-year-old Boston-based esthetician, was standing in the living room at a friend’s party when she saw her ex of about a year. He held a drink in one hand, and her inhibition in the other. “I’d lose all thought processes around him,” she tells Bustle. They’d dated for about 11 months, but continued hooking up after calling it quits in early 2020. “He was a classic narcissist. Just a really selfish person. And as terrible as this sounds, I still went for it knowing that I didn’t even like him.”

Despite knowing her ex was bad for her, their run-ins — like that party — would almost always end up back at his place. They’d even sometimes talk about where they went wrong as a couple. “He’d usually whisper something in my ear like ‘I’ll make it up to you’,” says Alex. “Outside the bedroom, sure, we didn’t work together. But inside, it was a different story.”

How to Truly Share the Mental Load in a Marriage, According to Five Therapists 

Fatherly 7/16/21

The mental load of parenting can weigh anyone down. That’s why whenever possible married couples must ask themselves: Am I doing enough? Is my partner taking on too much? What can I help with to share the mental load? Because when one partner takes on too much, it’s easy to buckle under the weight.

If Your Social Anxiety Flares Up at Work, Keep These Tips in Your Back Pocket

Real Simple 6/29/21

After over a year of working from home, many companies are starting to talk about returning to the office. But while your co-workers might be excited to go back to some sense of normalcy, you might have a nervous feeling in the pit of your stomach. What if you're put on the spot during a big meeting? How will you manage going back to being "on" all day after months of being remote? And how will you navigate coworker small talk in the office kitchen? The very idea of these episodes may prompt feelings of dread.

These Couples Were On The Brink Of Breaking Up. Then The Pandemic Hit.

Bustle 6/17/21

Before the pandemic, tension in Jacqueline’s 10-year relationship was already brewing. Jacqueline, who is based in Ontario, Canada, and is the founder of a finance blog, was pregnant at the time with their second kid and wanted her husband to help out more with child and household responsibilities, and he hated being reminded of it. Once the lockdown began and they were under the same roof, the conflict in their marriage only intensified.

10 Products Therapists Personally Use For Stress Or Anxiety

Huffington Post 6/9/21

Dealing with anxiety can be overwhelming, and sometimes it may seem like you’re the only one going through it. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, anxiety is actually one of the most common mental disorders in the country, affecting 40 million adults — including the very people we turn to for guidance.

Mom Guilt is Real—And Here are 13 Ways to Overcome It in Any Situation 

Parade 6/3/21

Let’s face it: Most moms try their best each and every day. And yet, there’s still that perpetual mom guilt—that we did not do enough, that we did things incorrectly, that we don’t compare to other moms. You probably know you’re being unfair to yourself when you have these feelings, but that doesn’t make them go away.

That’s why we talked to the experts on ways to change our thought process and actions in order to put an end to mom guilt once and for all.

60 Ways to Live Longer, Stronger and Better

AARP 5/5/21

As we strive to get back to normal, we're presented with an unusual opportunity to reset our patterns. Here are 60 ideas from health experts. Just remember: Your brain requires up to three months of daily repetition to develop the neural pathway that automates a behavior. “But the biggest gain comes during that first month,” Wood says. “So it's important to stick with it initially.” Be persistent: The habits you set now may be the habits you stick with for life.

The Guide to Forgiveness in a Relationship—and How to Prioritize It

Wedding wire 3/30/21

Whether they told a little white lie or deeply betrayed you, forgiving your partner isn’t an easy task. However, it is a necessary one if we want to strengthen the foundation of our relationship now and in the future. As tough as it may sometimes be, it’s important to remember that no one is perfect; we all make mistakes, and unfortunately, we often hurt the people we love the most, says Andrea Dindinger, a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Is the Division of Labor Fair in Your Marriage? Here’s How to Figure it Out

Fatherly - 2/16/21

Alot goes into a healthy marriage. But one thing it very much requires is a willingness of both partners to take an honest assessment of what they may be doing too much or too little of in the relationship. One area that’s especially important to look at is household labor. An unfair division of labor needs to be kept in check.

6 Types of Toxic Friends & Why They’re So Bad

InHerSight - 2/10/21

Where would we be without our friends? 

According to science, friends can have a positive impact on your health, wellbeing, and life satisfaction. A good friend may encourage you when you’re at a career crossroads. They may offer hands-on help when you’re facing a personal challenge. They may offer critical, kind feedback when you’re in need of their opinion. 

Happiness Doesn’t Top Out at $75,000, Study Says

Verywell Mind - 1/25/21

Does happiness peak once your salary hits $75,000? That was the conclusion many drew from a decade-old study by Angus Deaton, the 2015 Nobel laureate in economics, who found that the correlation between emotional wellbeing and income tops out once a person earns $75,000. In other words, any dollar above that amount won’t make you any happier.

The 13 Best Podcasts to Listen to for Relationship Advice

Wedding Wire - 1/12/21

Relationships, like other things that age, need maintenance. While you may not feel as if you need couples therapy, there is always a benefit in taking time to discuss recurring issues, celebrate your wins, and invest in your dynamic. Rather than making an audacious goal you probably won’t meet — i.e., don’t fight all year long — consider listening to some of the best relationship podcasts around. Maybe it’s on Saturday morning after you walk the pup and pour your coffee, or when you’re laying in bed before you drift to sleep. To reap the most reward from this new habit, we asked experts for their recommendations on the best relationship advice podcasts.

How to Support Your Partner Through Continually Uncertain Times

People - 12/22/2020

It’s no secret that 2020 has taken a toll on our collective mental health. Social distancing mandates, stay at home orders, and the cancellation of events and gatherings have caused dramatic increases in loneliness, anxiety and depression.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Might Be the Absolute Worst This Year—Here's How to Treat It

Hellogiggles - 10/22/2020

If you’re like me, you probably freak out a little bit when it starts getting dark at 5 p.m. And as fall turns to winter, you might even experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.