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.
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.
6 traits that increase attractiveness and have nothing to do with looks
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses six personality traits that make you more attractive.
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.
Will a sabbatical help or hurt your marriage?
A marriage sabbatical is a reset for your marriage - not a breakup.
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.