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Mindful Dating

What we can learn from the psychology of attraction and relationship patterns.

Ghosting
7 Key Tips for Coping With Ghosting

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 2, 2024

Ghosting has become common in the modern era of dating. If you are having difficulty moving on after being ghosted, consider these essential tips.

Ghosting has become common in the modern era of dating. If you are having difficulty moving on after being ghosted, consider these essential tips.

Mating
7 Key Things to Pay Attention to When Dating Someone New

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on April 16, 2024

Paying attention to these key things when getting to know someone new can help you make an informed decision about whether you want to pursue the relationship.

Paying attention to these key things when getting to know someone new can help you make an informed decision about whether you want to pursue the relationship.

Confidence
5 Ways to Harness the Power of Your Strengths

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on March 21, 2024

Identifying and utilizing your strengths can help you hone your ability to navigate challenging situations, strengthen relationships, and increase resilience.

Identifying and utilizing your strengths can help you hone your ability to navigate challenging situations, strengthen relationships, and increase resilience.

Ghosting
6 Reasons Why People Keep Ghosting

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on February 28, 2024

Despite the fact that it has become easier than ever to respond to someone via social media or text, ghosting has been on the rise. These 6 reasons may help explain why.

Despite the fact that it has become easier than ever to respond to someone via social media or text, ghosting has been on the rise. These 6 reasons may help explain why.

Ghosting
5 Reasons That Being Ghosted Can Hurt So Much

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on February 21, 2024

Ghosting has become incredibly common in the modern era of dating. If you’re having difficulty moving on from being ghosted, consider whether these reasons may be playing a role.

Ghosting has become incredibly common in the modern era of dating. If you’re having difficulty moving on from being ghosted, consider whether these reasons may be playing a role.

Fear
5 Signs That Someone Is Afraid of Being Seen

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on December 19, 2023

The fear of being seen for who you really are can be a deep-rooted fear that you may not even be aware is impacting your relationships. 

The fear of being seen for who you really are can be a deep-rooted fear that you may not even be aware is impacting your relationships. 

Mating
6 Things Single People Don't Want to Be Told

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 1, 2023

Here are the most common pieces of dating advice that single people are given and the reasons why listening to this advice can backfire.

Here are the most common pieces of dating advice that single people are given and the reasons why listening to this advice can backfire.