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Dr. Andrea was featured in HuffPost to talk about the considerations of whether to give up on dieting.

HuffPostAndrea BoniorOctober 26, 2017health, weight, self-help

After a brutal year, how can I get my husband to take care of himself?

Dr. Andrea helps a reader whose husband seems to be unwilling to relax, and another reader who thinks it might be time for a daughter to abandon her dream career path.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 24, 2017relationships, marriage, parenting, careers, stress, grief and loss

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

My husband will never admit he’s wrong. What’s wrong with him?

Dr. Andrea advises a reader who wouldn't mind getting the last word occasionally, and another reader who's tired of his wife's constant texting with her brother.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 17, 2017marriage, relationships, conflict, siblings

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

My girlfriend feels guilty in the bedroom. Will her shame go away after marriage?

Dr. Andrea helps a reader who isn't sure marriage will solve the problem, and another reader who fears a longtime roommate is making a bad move.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 10, 2017relationships, marriage, sexuality, friendship

How to Date After a Long-Term Relationship Ends

Dr. Andrea talked to Refinery 29 about moving on to dating after the breakup of a significant relationship.

Refinery 29Andrea BoniorOctober 4, 2017emotional health, relationships, self-help

My kitchen renovation didn't go as planned, and I can't stand it

Dr. Andrea helps a reader with nothing but regrets about the ton of money she spent, plus another reader who is unhappy in her marriage, but can't put her finger on why.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 3, 2017relationships, home, marriage, emotional health

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

My husband blew off my award ceremony. How can I make him see he hurt me?

Dr. Andrea helps a reader who wishes her husband was there for her, and another reader who's trying to figure out how to go from being a friend to being the boss.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 26, 2017marriage, work, relationships

How common is cheating, really?

Dr. Andrea was featured in Refinery 29 to talk about infidelity and the factors that may contribute to it.

Originally published March 2017

Refinery 29Andrea BoniorSeptember 25, 2017relationships, infidelity

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

31 Ways to Make Your Life Feel a Little Easier When Things Are Tough

Dr. Andrea was featured in Buzzfeed with advice about the little things we can do to feel a little better when we're feeling down.

BuzzfeedAndrea BoniorSeptember 21, 2017emotional health, self-help, depression

I can’t believe my sister wants to charge a family member to stay in her Airbnb-listed guest room

Dr. Andrea advises a reader who thinks her sister is being ungracious, and another reader who wonders if it's time to tell the guy she's been seeing about her past eating disorder.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 19, 2017siblings, money, relationships, eating disorders, emotional health

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

Big fight with a friend? Here's how to deal

Dr. Andrea chatted with Bustle to talk about how to move forward after a friend fight.

Originally published 2015

BustleAndrea BoniorSeptember 14, 2017friendship, self-help, conflict

How to make this week a little less cruddy

Buzzfeed featured Dr. Andrea in this piece about mental boosts that can make this week at least a little bit better.

BuzzfeedAndrea BoniorSeptember 13, 2017self-help, motivation, emotional health

I am starting to hate my friend's nightmare child

Dr. Andrea tackles an ethical question about store screwups and helps a reader who can't stand being around her good friend's bratty 6-year-old.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 12, 2017ethics, parenting, relationships, money, friendship

Are you easily annoyed? Just sensitive? Or is everyone annoying?

Dr. Bonior was featured in Refinery 29 to help people handle those days when everything (and everyone!) gets on your nerves-- and to figure out what really might be going on.

Originally published April 2017

Refinery 29Andrea BoniorSeptember 11, 2017relationships, communication, depression, anxiety, self-help

Sick of nosy questions? Here's how to deal

Dr. Andrea was featured in a Reader's Digest piece about how to handle those intrusive, frustrating questions-- and the repeat offenders who ask them.

MagazineAndrea BoniorSeptember 11, 2017relationships, Reader's Digest, communication, friendship