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Adolescence

The Dark Side of Smartphones

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on June 30, 2024

Smartphones can provide teens, known for being anxious and insecure, a portal through which their vulnerabilities may grow into serious mental health issues.

Smartphones can provide teens, known for being anxious and insecure, a portal through which their vulnerabilities may grow into serious mental health issues.

Relationships

Fearing Love While Seeking Romance

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on May 9, 2024

A new romance brings up many powerful and pleasing emotions. But anxiety also frequently rears its head. Learning how to curb these fears will help your romance survive and grow.

A new romance brings up many powerful and pleasing emotions. But anxiety also frequently rears its head. Learning how to curb these fears will help your romance survive and grow.

Rejection Sensitivity

Re-Enchanting Your Romance

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on April 15, 2024

Those who struggle with a fear of rejection often experience strong romantic feelings at the beginning of a relationship, but then find things falling apart soon afterward.

Those who struggle with a fear of rejection often experience strong romantic feelings at the beginning of a relationship, but then find things falling apart soon afterward.

Relationships

5 Signs of a Growing Romance

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on January 8, 2024

Your romantic attention has been riveted on one person. But you can't tell if their commitment to you is growing or just superficial. Looking for these signs may give an answer.

Your romantic attention has been riveted on one person. But you can't tell if their commitment to you is growing or just superficial. Looking for these signs may give an answer.

Therapy

Is My Therapy Working?

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on December 29, 2023

Would you continue to see a personal trainer if you could not tell whether you were becoming more fit? Why see a therapist unless you know that you are making progress?

Would you continue to see a personal trainer if you could not tell whether you were becoming more fit? Why see a therapist unless you know that you are making progress?

Mating

Learning How to Make the Most of Dating

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on December 12, 2023

Movies, romance novels and popular songs extol the virtues of dating, but research reveals most people find it frustrating. A simple solution can turn this around.

Movies, romance novels and popular songs extol the virtues of dating, but research reveals most people find it frustrating. A simple solution can turn this around.

Relationships

Risking Deep Intimacy

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on November 27, 2023

Having a deeply intimate and satisfying romantic relationship can be life-changing. The key to success is how such relationships are nurtured and protected.

Having a deeply intimate and satisfying romantic relationship can be life-changing. The key to success is how such relationships are nurtured and protected.

Depression sucks the joy, energy, and optimism out of life. Medication offers some relief, but also the risk of side effects. What if there was a terrific, all-natural alternative?

Happiness

Finding Your Way to a Happy Life

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on November 8, 2023

Living a happy life is something that all people desire but many fail to achieve. Learning what paths lead to a happy life, and staying on those paths, is what leads to success.

Living a happy life is something that all people desire but many fail to achieve. Learning what paths lead to a happy life, and staying on those paths, is what leads to success.

Relationships

Successfully Seeking Intimacy

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on November 6, 2023

It's human nature to desire to love another, and to be the object of love. How you pursue that desire will determine how well you succeed.

It's human nature to desire to love another, and to be the object of love. How you pursue that desire will determine how well you succeed.

Anxiety

Giving Anxiety an Eviction Notice

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on October 23, 2023

Anxiety is the thief of joy, an emotional leech sucking away confidence. You can fight back without resorting to medication with a simple, cost-free research-supported solution.

Anxiety is the thief of joy, an emotional leech sucking away confidence. You can fight back without resorting to medication with a simple, cost-free research-supported solution.

Forgiveness

Rebuilding Burned Bridges: The Art of the Apology

Forrest Talley Ph.D. on September 28, 2023

It's essential to know how to properly apologize, which is remarkably simple. Even so, many people stumble.

It's essential to know how to properly apologize, which is remarkably simple. Even so, many people stumble.

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.