Help! I Hate My Best Friend's Partner

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFigure Out Why You Don’t Like ThemDo You Want to Like Them? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Figure Out Why You Don’t Like Them Do You Want to Like Them? Close Sometimes, we get lucky and our bestiefalls in lovewith a person we absolutely adore. Other times, the opposite occurs, and we just can’t stand their new boo. We all have our tastes in people, and since you don’t get to choose who your friends get together with, there’s always a chance they could land with someone you wouldn’t have chosen for them yourself....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1598 words · Alexander Thomas

Help! I'm in a Relationship But I Have a Crush on Someone Else

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Have a CrushCommon Emotional ReactionsWhat Does a Crush Mean?Managing Your CrushTo Tell or Not to Tell Your PartnerSparking Up Your RelationshipIs It Time for Therapy? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Have a Crush Common Emotional Reactions What Does a Crush Mean? Managing Your Crush To Tell or Not to Tell Your Partner Sparking Up Your Relationship Is It Time for Therapy?...

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1907 words · Mandy Powell

Help! I'm in a Sexless Marriage

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Reasons for a Sexless MarriageAddressing the IssueWill It Lead to Divorce?Next Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Reasons for a Sexless Marriage Addressing the Issue Will It Lead to Divorce? Next Steps Close A sexless marriage is one in which there is little to no sexual activity between the partners. Some experts consider a marriage sexless ifsexual intimacy is lackingfor a year or more....

January 17, 2025 · 19 min · 3879 words · Mark Martinez

Help! I'm Jealous of My Partner's Bestie

Close It is the lore of tragic romance stories, the plot of fated romantic comedies, and the challenge many couples face: One partner has abest friendtheycouldbe attracted to. This is often depicted in the media with a girl becoming increasingly uncomfortable with her boyfriend’s female best friend. But, the truth is, this can happen in anygenderdynamic. If there is a friend one party of the relationship could have attraction to—for example, aqueerwoman who is best friends with another queer woman—feelings of jealousy can arise....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1383 words · Amy Casey

Help! My Low Libido Is Ruining My Relationship

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns & Symptoms of a Low Libido in WomenDiagnosing a Low Sex Libido in WomenWhat Causes Women to Have a Low Libido?Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs & Symptoms of a Low Libido in Women Diagnosing a Low Sex Libido in Women What Causes Women to Have a Low Libido? Treatments Close Look, it’s not unusual for couples to hit a plateau in their sex lives....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2381 words · Wendy Campbell

Help! My Roommate Is Ruining My Life

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding the SituationWeighing Your OptionsCommunication StrategiesConflict ResolutionSeeking Mediation or External HelpSelf-Care and Coping StrategiesKnowing When to Seek Alternative Living Arrangements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding the Situation Weighing Your Options Communication Strategies Conflict Resolution Seeking Mediation or External Help Self-Care and Coping Strategies Knowing When to Seek Alternative Living Arrangements Close If you are reading this, chances are you’re either dealing with or once had a bad roommate....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1873 words · Sharon Robinson

Help! My Spouse Just Asked for a Divorce (and I Don't Want One)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Not to DoWhat to DoNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Not to Do What to Do Next Steps Close Whether it seems out of the blue or you felt it coming, it can be scary to hear your spouse say, “I want a divorce” or “I’m done.” If this is the situation you’re in, remember that it’s not over ‘til it’s over....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 786 words · Lindsay Clark

Helpful Online Bipolar Disorder Support Groups

7 Helpful Online Bipolar Disorder Support GroupsBest Overall:bphope.comBest for Variety:HealthfulChatBest for Live Chat:7 CupsBest for Scheduled Group Meetings:The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)Most Personal:DailyStrengthBest for Education:The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI)Most Intuitive:My Support Forums Helpful Online Bipolar Disorder Support GroupsView AllHelpful Online Bipolar Disorder Support GroupsOur Top Picksbphope.comHealthfulChat7 CupsThe Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)DailyStrengthThe National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI)My Support ForumsSee More (4)FAQsMethodology Helpful Online Bipolar Disorder Support GroupsView All...

January 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3333 words · James Ware

Helping Your Child With the Fear of Death

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesHow to HelpTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes How to Help Treatment There is help forthanatophobia, thefear of death. This phobia cuts across religious, social, and cultural boundaries, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. But it can be disturbing for adults when the fear of death surfaces in children. We generally expect kids to be happy-go-lucky and fearless, and anyphobiacan be difficult for parents to address....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1450 words · Jeanette Donovan

Helping Your Spouse Who Has Anxiety or Panic Attacks

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEducate YourselfGet Additional SupportPut an End to EnablingDon’t Dismiss Their FeelingsHelp Them Seek TreatmentConsider Couples TherapyPractice Forgiveness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Educate Yourself Get Additional Support Put an End to Enabling Don’t Dismiss Their Feelings Help Them Seek Treatment Consider Couples Therapy Practice Forgiveness Close It is normal for couples to go through turbulent times together. However, the common challenges that a couple faces can be even more difficult when one partner is struggling with an anxiety disorder....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1646 words · Taylor Young

Herbal Remedies for OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNatural OCD TreatmentsHerbal Remedy Research StandardsSide EffectsOther Therapies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Natural OCD Treatments Herbal Remedy Research Standards Side Effects Other Therapies Close Alternative medicines such as herbal remedies have been growing in popularity especially as treatments for anxiety disorders such asobsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD). When you examine the science behind each treatment, it’s important to take research quality and the consistency of research results in mind....

January 17, 2025 · 19 min · 3918 words · Erin Morris

Herbal Supplements Used for Social Anxiety

Close Herbal supplements are sometimes used to help relieve anxiety. Below is a list of some of the more popular herbal supplements that may be used in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). Whileherbal supplementsare not a substitute for evidence-based treatments for SAD, you may find that they help with particular symptoms. Herbal Supplements Commonly Used to Relieve Anxiety The following supplements are often used in an attempt to ease the symptoms of SAD....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Karen Clark

Here's How to Connect With a Kid, According to Psychologists

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBridging the GapAsk Open-ended QuestionsAvoid Noisy QuestionsTipsTopics to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bridging the Gap Ask Open-ended Questions Avoid Noisy Questions Tips Topics to Avoid Close It’s not just me—talking to kids can be a struggle, right? Sometimes, it’s like you have ~nothing~ in common. Other times, you forget they think and operate differently—their brains aren’t fully developed—which makes connectingthatmore difficult....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1743 words · Daniel Ali

Here's How to Heal an Anxious Attachment Style, According to a Relationship Coach

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLearn Your Behaviors to Choose DifferentlyFace the Past to Rewrite the FutureMap Out and Share Your InsecuritiesDate Someone Comfortable with Intimacy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Learn Your Behaviors to Choose Differently Face the Past to Rewrite the Future Map Out and Share Your Insecurities Date Someone Comfortable with Intimacy Close If you frequently rely on your partner for reassurance and need constantvalidationin your relationships to feel safe, you might have ananxious attachment style....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2163 words · Mr. Charles Dunlap

Here's How to Make Your Partner Feel Special

Close Everybody wants to make their significant other feel special and loved, but sometimes the monotony of life gets in the way and it takes a little extra work to show them you really care. Once you get back into that headspace of wanting to make them feel special, the actions aren’t hard. It’s those simple and often small gestures that help express and reinforce the love you have for one another....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1518 words · Laura Mitchell