Counseling News

Are my lying habits normal or am I a compulsive liar?

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 19, 2019 | Counseling News, Life, Lying, Mental Health, Trust

We all lie from time to time, but there are some people who make a habit of it—these are compulsive liars, and they can cause serious harm to themselves as well as the people around them.If you’re a compulsive or pathological liar, the good news is that you can work...

How can I catch a liar in the act? Here are 5 foolproof ways to tell if someone’s lying

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 19, 2019 | Counseling News

Everybody lies from time to time, but it’s important to know how to catch a liar in the act so you can stop them in their tracks when their lies threaten to hurt you.The first trick for doing so is keeping an eye (or ear) out for any inconsistencies; it’s hard to keep...

Can I be in love with someone, but not be sexually attracted to them? Is this a dealbreaker for a romantic relationship?

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 15, 2019 | Counseling News, Love, Love and Sex, Relationships

Sometimes, that physical attraction doesn’t come naturally in a relationship—and it can cause those involved to worry about their connection and future.While it might be worrisome, the lack of a physical connection isn’t necessarily a red flag; instead, it can take...

Don’t Let Your Single Status Stop You from Having a Happy Valentine’s Day

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Life, Mental Health

While Valentine’s Day is popularized as a romantic holiday, it can and should be celebrated by all.Rather than viewing it as a holiday for couples, we should look at it as an opportunity to feel and show our love for the people we value most.Additionally, we can...

Sick of being single on Valentine’s Day? Follow these 3 professional tips for enjoying your solitude and eventually finding love

by Dan Belcher | Feb 14, 2019 | Achieving Goals, Counseling News, Empowerment, Happiness, Loneliness

Those who are in loving relationships often enjoy Valentine’s Day, while single individuals pity themselves for, well, being single.If you fall into the latter group, you can break this cycle of feeling sad and lonely on Valentine’s Day by learning to love your...

What’s the secret to a lasting love? These tips will help you first better yourself and then strengthen your relationship

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 13, 2019 | Counseling News, Love, Mental Health

Wouldn’t it be nice to uncover the secret to a healthy, lasting love? Well, the truth is that there is no secret—healthy, lasting love takes time and effort instead.You should start by looking and working within: learn how to regulate your emotions, admit fault, set...

What is sexual masochism? How can erotic desires or behaviors affect someone’s life?

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 13, 2019 | Counseling News, Disorder, Sex Issues

Individuals with sexual masochism are sexually aroused when they are beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer—and they suffer significantly in important areas of life because of these sexual desires/behaviors.Those who experience these sexual desires and exhibit...

Can I be in love with two people at once?

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Love, Love and Sex

Love is complicated, in and of itself; but it becomes even more complicated when you experience romantic feelings for more than one individual. While it might not be super common, it is possible to fall in love with two people at once and there are signs that this is...

What is intimacy? Am I afraid to be intimate?

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Life

Intimacy is an important part of any relationship: it plays a role in your romantic relationships as well as those with dear friends and family members.That said, welcoming intimacy and opening yourself to it isn’t always easy; in fact, it can be pretty difficult,...

Am I in love or like? What’s the difference?

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 11, 2019 | Counseling News, Love, Mental Health

Sometimes, it’s hard to determine whether you’re in love with your partner or still working at it.While this can be unnerving, it’s more beneficial to prioritize a healthy relationship than it is to focus on whether you are in love or like.You can prioritize your...

The Hawthorne effect: How the process of being watched affects our performance

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 8, 2019 | Counseling News, Famous Psych Experiments

The Hawthorne effect says that increased observation equals increased productivity. This theory explains why we might perform better when our boss is in the room or when we’re working out with others. This effect was first observed during a series of experiments,...

New research says our biases toward non-native speakers may stem from our preferences as children, as kids prefer to befriend those who speak like them

by Taylor Bennett | Feb 8, 2019 | Counseling News, Famous Psych Experiments

A new study says that our biases toward non-native speakers as adults are influenced by our preferences as children to befriend those who talk like us. The researchers sought to better understand when, how, and why we develop these biases toward people who speak...