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Stress
Affirmations for Single Mothers

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on September 24, 2021

The ongoing stress and uncertainty of the pandemic can sit heavily on the shoulders of single mothers. Here are four affirmations to remind you of your "enoughness."

The ongoing stress and uncertainty of the pandemic can sit heavily on the shoulders of single mothers. Here are four affirmations to remind you of your "enoughness."

Mating
How Couples Know They're Compatible

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on July 28, 2021

Although we need to be able to assess goodness-of-fit in an intimate relationship, we can also challenge our existing definitions of compatibility.

Although we need to be able to assess goodness-of-fit in an intimate relationship, we can also challenge our existing definitions of compatibility.

Relationships
How to Help Your Partner Open Up to You

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on June 11, 2021

Does your partner feel emotionally unavailable to you? This is why some people struggle to open up and how to foster the meaningful conversations you crave.

Does your partner feel emotionally unavailable to you? This is why some people struggle to open up and how to foster the meaningful conversations you crave.

Anxiety
Fully Vaccinated, Not Fully Ready to Date

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on May 15, 2021

You’ve gotten your vaccine, but perhaps you’re not quite ready to emerge. A relationship expert discusses Pandemic Emergence Social Anxiety, and how to cope with it.

You’ve gotten your vaccine, but perhaps you’re not quite ready to emerge. A relationship expert discusses Pandemic Emergence Social Anxiety, and how to cope with it.

Adolescence
When Parents Read a Teen's Diary Without Asking

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on April 29, 2021

Reading someone's diary without their consent is a violation of privacy. A relationship therapist explores what can drive us to want to snoop and what we can do instead.

Reading someone's diary without their consent is a violation of privacy. A relationship therapist explores what can drive us to want to snoop and what we can do instead.

Loneliness
The Hidden Challenges of Being Single During the Pandemic

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on March 15, 2021

Those of us who are single during the pandemic face a unique set of challenges. Here are ten major themes single people report experiencing, and tools for cultivating resilience.

Those of us who are single during the pandemic face a unique set of challenges. Here are ten major themes single people report experiencing, and tools for cultivating resilience.

Relationships
The Mature Breakup

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on December 23, 2020

Three strategies to help you cope with the end of an intimate relationship in a way that promotes healing, learning, and growth.

Three strategies to help you cope with the end of an intimate relationship in a way that promotes healing, learning, and growth.

Pornography
Is Porn Bad for Relationships?

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on November 25, 2020

Couples often struggle to figure out when, whether, and how porn fits into their relationship. A couples therapist offers perspective and guidance on this tender topic.

Couples often struggle to figure out when, whether, and how porn fits into their relationship. A couples therapist offers perspective and guidance on this tender topic.

Infidelity
Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on October 26, 2020

Research shows that people who have cheated in the past have a higher risk of cheating again. If your partner has a history of infidelity, here's how to assess your level of risk.

Research shows that people who have cheated in the past have a higher risk of cheating again. If your partner has a history of infidelity, here's how to assess your level of risk.

Relationships
Rethinking Laziness

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on September 29, 2020

Using the word "lazy" to describe our partners or ourselves creates more problems than it solves. Here's how to honor your frustration and get what you need.

Using the word "lazy" to describe our partners or ourselves creates more problems than it solves. Here's how to honor your frustration and get what you need.

Wisdom
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Relationship Uncertainty

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on August 28, 2020

Dealing with relational ambivalence is painful. A relationship expert surveys her social media audience about their experiences and shares the collective wisdom of their responses.

Dealing with relational ambivalence is painful. A relationship expert surveys her social media audience about their experiences and shares the collective wisdom of their responses.