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Marriage

Keeping the Sizzle in Your Marriage

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on March 14, 2023

Has boredom taken the place of passion in your marriage? Don't settle for being roommates with benefits. Some easy-to-make changes to your day can make all the difference.

Has boredom taken the place of passion in your marriage? Don't settle for being roommates with benefits. Some easy-to-make changes to your day can make all the difference.

Shyness

How Parents Can Help Shy Kids Build Confidence

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on December 8, 2022

Shy children don't take chances. They play it safe. As a result, these children miss out on experiences that can help build confidence and prepare them for the future.

Shy children don't take chances. They play it safe. As a result, these children miss out on experiences that can help build confidence and prepare them for the future.

Anxiety

Fight Anxiety by Risking Failure

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on October 13, 2022

Anxiety, if left unchecked, will lead to missed opportunities and a life drained of adventure. The solution is to teach yourself to embrace risks and grow from your failures.

Anxiety, if left unchecked, will lead to missed opportunities and a life drained of adventure. The solution is to teach yourself to embrace risks and grow from your failures.

Sex

The Risk Filled Myth Behind Meaningless Sex

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on April 30, 2022

Sex without emotional involvement, a momentary hookup between two consenting adults, hurts no one, or does it? Research and common sense suggest that this is not true for many.

Sex without emotional involvement, a momentary hookup between two consenting adults, hurts no one, or does it? Research and common sense suggest that this is not true for many.

Relationships

8 Signs That a Relationship Could Turn Toxic

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on April 16, 2022

Does your love life include a history of toxic relationships? You've kissed too many frogs trying to find Mr. or Mrs. Right? Knowing what to look for can save you much heartache.

Does your love life include a history of toxic relationships? You've kissed too many frogs trying to find Mr. or Mrs. Right? Knowing what to look for can save you much heartache.

Relationships

In Search of a "Soulmate"

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on February 10, 2022

Chasing after an idealized "soulmate" is risky. It most often leads to great heartache. But searching for someone who is uniquely fitted for you can lead to long-lasting happiness.

Chasing after an idealized "soulmate" is risky. It most often leads to great heartache. But searching for someone who is uniquely fitted for you can lead to long-lasting happiness.

Infidelity

How to Respond to a Partner's Infidelity

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on February 2, 2022

Infidelity is not rare: 1 in 5 men, and 1 in 6 women, report being unfaithful. How should you respond if your partner has broken your trust?

Infidelity is not rare: 1 in 5 men, and 1 in 6 women, report being unfaithful. How should you respond if your partner has broken your trust?

Fear

Conquering Fear

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on September 21, 2021

Don't let anxiety keep you on the sidelines of life. Move past your fears by using some simple hacks to increase your confidence and peace of mind.

Don't let anxiety keep you on the sidelines of life. Move past your fears by using some simple hacks to increase your confidence and peace of mind.

Anxiety

4 Crucial Questions to Help You Stop Anxiety

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on September 7, 2021

Is anxiety appearing out of nowhere, like an unwanted houseguest that you find standing on your doorstep? Learn how to send it packing.

Is anxiety appearing out of nowhere, like an unwanted houseguest that you find standing on your doorstep? Learn how to send it packing.

Anxiety

3 Great Ways to Manage Teen Anxiety

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on August 24, 2021

Does your teen wrestle with anxiety? Are fears holding him or her back from enjoying life and being their best? Here's how you can help.

Does your teen wrestle with anxiety? Are fears holding him or her back from enjoying life and being their best? Here's how you can help.

Adolescence

5 Ways For Parents to Help Their Depressed Teen

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on August 10, 2021

Teens need parental support. Especially withdrawn and depressed teens. Here are five ways to help such adolescents become happier and more engaged.

Teens need parental support. Especially withdrawn and depressed teens. Here are five ways to help such adolescents become happier and more engaged.

Anxiety

How to Take Control of Anxiety

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on March 18, 2021

Does anxiety have a grip on your life? Feeling like fears are a ball and chain you carry with you each day? Take some simple steps and put fear in its place. Win your freedom back.

Does anxiety have a grip on your life? Feeling like fears are a ball and chain you carry with you each day? Take some simple steps and put fear in its place. Win your freedom back.

Relationships

3 Tips for Breaking Up Without Breaking Down

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on February 18, 2021

Lost that loving feeling but not sure how to part ways? Follow these three guidelines for making it a good "goodbye."

Lost that loving feeling but not sure how to part ways? Follow these three guidelines for making it a good "goodbye."

Relationships

7 Signs That a Relationship Is Built to Last

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on February 17, 2021

Has relationship anxiety put your dating life into a free fall? Don't despair. Grow confident by knowing what to look for early on.

Has relationship anxiety put your dating life into a free fall? Don't despair. Grow confident by knowing what to look for early on.

Relationships

5 Clues That Your Romance Is Developmentally Arrested

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on June 24, 2020

Many men and women struggle in romantic relationships that constantly feel unsettled. What signs should you look for?

Many men and women struggle in romantic relationships that constantly feel unsettled. What signs should you look for?

Relationships

Bad Boys, Good Girls, and Bad Choices

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on May 27, 2020

Bad boys may have a magnetism that many women find irresistible. What sort of men fall into this category?

Bad boys may have a magnetism that many women find irresistible. What sort of men fall into this category?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coronavirus and Child Anxiety

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on March 19, 2020

Changes in daily routines due to the coronavirus cause some children to become anxious. Parents can use this challenge, however, to build greater confidence in their children.

Changes in daily routines due to the coronavirus cause some children to become anxious. Parents can use this challenge, however, to build greater confidence in their children.

Fear

Top Ten Reasons Therapists Give for Conquering Fears

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on November 27, 2019

Everyone has fears with which he or she must contend. Therapists from across the United States weigh in to give their insights into why you must fight these fears, and win!

Everyone has fears with which he or she must contend. Therapists from across the United States weigh in to give their insights into why you must fight these fears, and win!

Forgiveness

How to Help Your Family Thrive: Reparation

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on October 7, 2019

Part 3: Repairing the damage to family cohesion is essential for maintaining a healthy home. Here, we look at ways to quickly restore cohesion.

Part 3: Repairing the damage to family cohesion is essential for maintaining a healthy home. Here, we look at ways to quickly restore cohesion.

Relationships

How to Help Your Family Thrive: Cohesion

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on October 5, 2019

Part 2: Thriving as a family requires parents to focus on ways to build cohesion and morale.

Part 2: Thriving as a family requires parents to focus on ways to build cohesion and morale.