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7 Ways to Build Trust In a Relationship

Looking to build, or rebuild, trust in a relationship? Here are some places to start.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorDecember 8, 2018relationships, self-help

10 Factors That Make Your Workplace More Stressful

Here are the job characteristics that cause the most damage.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorJune 25, 2018self-help, workplace

10 Tips to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work

Here’s how to improve your chances at fulfillment.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorJune 14, 2018relationships, self-help

5 Questions to Help You Find Your Sense of Purpose

Finding meaning makes us healthier and more fulfilled. Here's how to look.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorMarch 17, 2018self-help, happiness, emotional health, meaning, purpose

Your Partner Cheated. So Now What?

Dr. Andrea outlines the first steps to take after your world is shaken by infidelity.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorFebruary 18, 2018relationships, self-help, infidelity

8 Tips for Facing Someone You Hate

In this year-end piece for Psychology Today, Dr. Andrea discusses how to brace yourself for interactions with people you'd rather have nothing to do with.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorJanuary 7, 2018self-help, emotional health, conflicts, relationships

7 Signs You're Better Off Alone

The inertia of a bad relationship can be hard to break. Wondering if it's time you pulled the plug? Here are some specific considerations.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorDecember 28, 2017self-help, relationships

7 In-the-Moment Tools To Manage Anxiety

Stuck in a rut with your physical and emotional stress? Here are some tools to less anxiety in the here and now.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorDecember 14, 2017emotional health, self-help, anxiety

6 Ways to Squash Kids' Materialism This Holiday

Getting rid of "Gimme! Gimme!" is simpler than you think.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorNovember 6, 2017parenting, gratitude, holidays

22 Ways Having 3 Kids Is Different Than Having 2

Dr. Andrea had some fun with this one, one of her most popular pieces. Here's the real scoop on what that third child will do to your family. (Photo credit Nathaniel Tetteh on Unsplash)

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorOctober 27, 2017parenting, siblings

Are Narcissists More Likely to Be Abusive?

Are all narcissists abusive? No. But the overlaps are important to consider.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorOctober 22, 2017self-help, narcissism, relationships, abuse, emotional health

9 Questions to Ask When Someone Lets You Down

Does your relationship have a chance when you're so disappointed in someone? Here's what to consider in order to move forward.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorOctober 16, 2017emotional health, self-help, relationships

9 Mental Habits That Can Make You Feel Bitter

Few people actively choose to become bitter and hardened. But in the face of pain, it can sometimes feel hard to prevent. In this piece for Psychology Today, Dr. Andrea explains some cognitive tools to help you stay open to life.

Originally published March 2016

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorSeptember 29, 2017self-help, emotional health, stress, depression

Should You Go To Couples Therapy?

Lots of people waver on whether they should take the plunge and see a couple's therapist. Might it be time for you and your partner? Here are some clues.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorSeptember 22, 2017relationships, therapy, self-help

20 Signs Your Partner Is Controlling

In one of Dr. Andrea's most widely-circulated pieces, she lays out the detailed symptoms of a controlling relationship-- which are sometimes surprising.

Originally published 2015

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorSeptember 15, 2017self-help, relationships, marriage, emotional health, abuse

How to deal when a friend's success leaves you in the dust

Most of us want to be happy for our friends' successes. But when they hit us where it hurts, weathering the disruption can be tough. Here's how to handle it.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorAugust 28, 2017friendship, relationships, self-help, jealousy