mark travers ph.d.

When trying to find the perfect someone, let the real you shine through early and often.getty Many people come to therapy after running into problems with the one they thought was ‘the…
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Want to satisfy your wife or partner? Start by not doing these three things.getty Women are sexualized and objectified in pop culture and media ruthlessly. What they desire and find…
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In relationships, we sometimes look for answers everywhere except in ourselves.getty Many people come to therapy when their attempts at being a great romantic partner fail. They may say…
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Adult friendships may not come easy, but they pay dividends for a long time.getty Many people come to therapy confused about how to form new friendships in adulthood. They say things…
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Lies can sometimes be more revealing than the truth.getty Many people come to therapy when their lying habit starts to become compulsive. They may say things like: “I have started…
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Self-care is often about keeping difficult people at arm’s length. getty We can all think of people who have been disruptive forces in our lives — whether it’s a past romantic partner,…
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Manipulative tendencies can creep into even the best relationships. Here’s how to avoid them.getty Nothing is more important to our happiness than the relationships we have with others.…
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It’s time we dispelled the mystery around the mystical phenomenon of spontaneous spiritual ... awakenings.getty A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology explores the ambiguous…
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Social media’s biggest draw is that it allows us to connect with each other, so why does it make us ... feel so lonely?getty Many people come to therapy when they are struggling with…
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Making big decisions is usually about getting the little things right.getty Many people come to therapy when they feel like their decision-making capabilities have deteriorated to a…
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