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Michael uses his psychology blog as another avenue to pay his many years of psychological expertise forward. From insightful articles to fascinating interviews with fellow experts, Michael hopes readers will find plenty of inspiration and guidance.
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Looking for Change in Life? Stop Doing These 4 Things

Looking for Change in Life? Stop Doing These 4 Things

Guest blog 'Looking for Change' by Dorothy Watson, Mental Wellness Center Looking for Change in Life? If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut and your personal life could use a makeover, there is some good news: It’s never too late to make a positive change. But the...

Dealing With A Breakup Over Christmas

Dealing With A Breakup Over Christmas

If you've been dumped at Christmas, the most important thing to remember is that Christmas is a religious date and a time for families to get together. Consider that a relationship breakup can be magnified at this time.  At the same time, despite all the advertising...

What is the definition of a toxic relationship?

What is the definition of a toxic relationship?

Commonly held ideas about toxic relationships are that they cause people a lot of harm and unhappiness over a long period of time. I would add that although a toxic relationship is one where the partnership is generally not working, it may seem to work some of the...

How to Know When a Relationship is Dead

How to Know When a Relationship is Dead

How do you know when you are in a dead-end relationship? This is a very good question because all relationships go through bad patches. I guess you may use the word 'dead', though, when you aren't getting anything from the relationship any more. Perhaps you feel...