Lisa A. Phillips

About

Lisa A. Phillips is the author of Unrequited: Women and Romantic Obsession and Public Radio: Behind the Voices. She is an associate professor of journalism at SUNY New Paltz, where she teaches an interdisciplinary seminar on Love and Heartbreak. She is working on a new book on teen relationships.

Books by Lisa A. Phillips

Recent Posts

5 Podcasts to Help Get Your Teen Psychologically Ready for College

Not sure what to listen to on the college tour road trip? These podcasts will help your teen be more emotionally prepared for college admissions and campus life.

What Elle Magazine Got Wrong About Romantic Obsession

I wrote the book on romantic obsession. Here’s what Elle magazine got wrong about “The Journalist and the Pharma Bro.”

Tips on Coping With Heartbreak From 5 Great Women of History

If you're reeling from a breakup, follow the examples of these great women to help your heart recover.

Why We're So Hung Up About Facebook Stalking

Your best friend tells you to “stop stalking” your ex on Facebook. You’ve probably told yourself the same thing. Even if what you're doing isn't "real" stalking, it's still not a good idea.

“Maleficent,” “Frozen,” and the Pain of Love

"Maleficent" and "Frozen," the latest Hollywood revisionist fairy tales, can teach tweens, teens and adults a lot about recovering from love's hurts.

Stalking Is Not Strength (Even When a Woman Does It)

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Monica Wehby is no longer avoiding allegations that she harassed her ex-husband and former boyfriend.

The Obsessed Lover

<p>Women are more likely to stalk ex-lovers.</p>

The Blistering Break-Up

Why romantic rejection is more crushing for some and how to ease the pain

Crazy Like an Ex

Rachel Bloom turned her struggles with depression, anxiety, and romantic obsession into an unlikely television success.

The Radical Thrill of Intimacy

Intimacy always involves risk. But connection is our surest path to transcendence.