Resolving 5 common pre-Thanksgiving relationship stressors

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five of the most common holiday relationship stressors and advice to help you minimize their effect, uphold strong familial relationships, and enjoy Thanksgiving.

The healthiest love isn’t the hottest

How do you know if you have the “right companionate love” versus the fleeting passionate love portrayed in movies?

5  relationship mistakes parents model for their children

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says these five common negative relationship patterns are hurtful to your child when they see or hear it happening.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life

When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
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When watching or reading the news, it?s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares tips on things people can do to appreciate the little moments in life.

Tips to learn how to be less annoyed by annoying people

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares tips to help change your perception of the annoyer’s behavior and moderate your reactions in a healthier manner for your mental and physical health.

How to be less annoyed with annoying people
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares tips to help change your perception of the annoyer?s behavior and moderate your reactions in a healthier manner for your mental and physical health.

Coping with a high maintenance friend

Addressing the problem is delicate. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares advice for stress management and boundary setting.

How to know when you're in an emotionally abusive relationship

When someone you love who is normally warm and encouraging becomes cold or harsh, it hurts your feelings and makes you pause and reassess the situation.

How to tell if you're in an emotionally abusive relationship
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When someone you love who is normally warm and encouraging becomes cold or harsh, it hurts your feelings and makes you pause and reassess the situation. You may feel overwhelmed with confusion and question whether you really know this person at all.

Is your new date sincere or merely flexing?

With a new partner or potential relationship, it’s difficult to know whether the texts are sincere or merely someone seeking your attention. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four common examples of flex texts.

Is your partner 'quiet quitting' your relationship?

Quiet quitting has surfaced in the news recently to describe a workforce phenomenon, but Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains how it can also apply to relationships.

Standing up to family bullies

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says you should not allow this behavior to destroy your excitement about family gatherings, and she shares some advice for these situations.

Finding your best friend is possible after 40

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions for finding like-minded people who just might turn into your BFF.

What is 'hope fatigue' and how to move past it

If you worry you may struggle with hope fatigue, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions that can help you feel more in control and begin to restore hope.

How to help when you see a troubled child

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions from psychologists, police officers, and child advocate experts that can help you feel more confident with getting involved.

5 fun ways to celebrate Labor Day with your family

Say goodbye to the carefree days of summer with some Labor Day fun! Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some memorable ways to celebrate the holiday with your family.