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Mind Tricks Radio Podcast: Letting Go of Unhealthy Romantic Relationships
Mind Tricks Radio Podcast: Letting Go of Unhealthy Romantic Relationships
I enjoyed meeting up with Dr. Roxy Zarrabi, a Clinical Psychologist in private practice who specializes in helping women struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or dating/relationship challenges to feel confident about themselves and the future of their relationships. Dr. Zarrabi spoke with me today about many reasons why people have difficulty letting go of unhealthy relationships, and things they may do to challenge them. More information about her therapy services, newsletter, and latest updates can be found at www.drroxyzarrabi.com.
14 Signs That You Are in an Unhealthy Relationship
14 Signs That You Are in an Unhealthy Relationship
The most important truths are the ones we often hide from ourselves when we’re not ready to face our fears or let go of a relationship we’ve been holding onto at the expense of ourselves. When you want so badly for a relationship to work that you avoid these important truths, they don’t go away. The
Free Relationship Needs Guide
Free Relationship Needs Guide
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10 Signs That It’s Time to End a Friendship
10 Signs That It’s Time to End a Friendship
It’s no secret that the quality of your friendships has an impact on your well-being. Research has shown that the quality of your friendships can influence your level of stress, physical health, and the way in which you cope. A good friendship can have positive effects on your well-being and your
How the Fear of Losing Independence Impacts Relationships
How the Fear of Losing Independence Impacts Relationships
If you consciously want a relationship but continue to find that you’re getting a different result, you may be surprised to learn that you could have an underlying fear of losing your independence. What is often perceived as a fear of commitment is typically a fear of losing yourself in a relationsh
10 Ways To Spot a Love Bomber
10 Ways To Spot a Love Bomber
Love bombing occurs when someone expresses excessive praise and affection at a rate that is disproportionate to the current stage of their relationship in an attempt to manipulate the person they’re dating into committing to them quickly. Love bombing can initially feel like an exciting fairytale.
5 Signs of Dating Burnout
5 Signs of Dating Burnout
Burnout occurs when the demands that are placed on you exceed your current resources and capacity to meet them. Burnout can occur at work, at home, or in your relationships. It’s generally characterized by a feeling that no matter what you do, nothing will improve, which usually leads to feelings of
5 Ways Listening to This Common Dating Advice Can Backfire
5 Ways Listening to This Common Dating Advice Can Backfire
If you’re struggling with a dating or relationship concern, chances are that you can easily seek advice from your friends or find advice from multiple sources with a simple Google search. Having access to a variety of perspectives can be helpful, but it can also come with a hidden cost. Most common
Not Feeling an Initial Spark on the First Date?
Not Feeling an Initial Spark on the First Date?
Picture this: You get home from a first date and your friends excitedly ask, “How did it go?!” You respond with an unenthusiastic, “It was OK … I didn’t feel much of a spark.” You head off to bed and wonder if you’ll ever find the right person, or if you’re doomed to keep going on dates that&nbs
When Red Flags Feel Like Home
When Red Flags Feel Like Home
Have you ever looked back at a previous relationship and wondered why you remained in it for so long or witnessed a friend in a similarly painful relationship and wondered what they were thinking? If the role models you had for a relationship growing up exhibited unhealthy dynamics and you
11 Reasons It’s Hard to Let Go of an Unhealthy Relationship
11 Reasons It’s Hard to Let Go of an Unhealthy Relationship
11 Ways to Build Your Dating Confidence
11 Ways to Build Your Dating Confidence
No matter how many times you’ve been on a date, it’s not unusual to have first-date jitters or feel nervous about meeting someone new. On the other hand, if you’re usually confident but haven’t been on a date for a while, that can also impact your dating confidence. Each date is u
5 Reasons You Can’t Stop Checking Your Ex’s Social Media
5 Reasons You Can’t Stop Checking Your Ex’s Social Media
The pain of dealing with a breakup is something most people can relate to. Part of what makes breakups so painful is that you’re not just grieving the loss of the relationship but also the loss of the hopes you had for the future you envisioned with this person and the dreams you shared together. B
6 Tips to Stop Checking an Ex’s Social Media
6 Tips to Stop Checking an Ex’s Social Media
In my last post, I discussed 5 reasons you can’t stop checking your ex’s social media. Whether it’s due to seeking distraction or closure, or just not feeling ready to let go of an ex, many people have found themselves continuously engaging in this behavior. When you’re struggling to move on and a b
11 First Date Red Flags
11 First Date Red Flags
First dates bring up conflicted feelings for a lot of people. There may be nerves, excitement, or even a feeling of dread. Part of what can make the dating process disappointing is when you want a relationship and you spend a lot of time with people who ultimately are not compatib
5 Signs You're Mistaking Chemistry for Compatibility
5 Signs You're Mistaking Chemistry for Compatibility
One of the most common dating pitfalls people run into is confusing chemistry with compatibility. Chemistry tends to be the first thing a lot of people focus on during initial dates. When you click with someone and have chemistry, it can be very exciting; especially if you have been going on dates t
Two Fears That Could Be The Key to Understanding Your Relationship Patterns.
Two Fears That Could Be The Key to Understanding Your Relationship Patterns.
Most people would agree that modern dating can be tough and that it’s not uncommon to feel discouraged or burnt out during the process. After a certain number of disappointing dates that lead nowhere, some people may erroneously assume that all potential partners are “players, jerks, or unavailable.
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Grab a Free Copy of My Guide to Improving Your Relationship With Yourself
3 Reasons You Feel Bored by a Healthy Relationship
3 Reasons You Feel Bored by a Healthy Relationship
So you’re in a healthy, loving relationship and feel secure with your partner, but you feel bored and restless. You wonder why you’re feeling this way when this is all you’ve ever wanted. Perhaps you recall, with a shudder, all the conversations you’ve had with friends and family about how frustrate
When Your Partner Needs Space and You Crave Closeness
When Your Partner Needs Space and You Crave Closeness
5 Reasons You May Be Feeling Relationship Boredom
5 Reasons You May Be Feeling Relationship Boredom
5 Ways to Identify Your Strengths and Use Them to Help You Thrive
5 Ways to Identify Your Strengths and Use Them to Help You Thrive
Turning Your Breakup Into a Breakthrough
Turning Your Breakup Into a Breakthrough
Ways You Can Help BLM
Ways You Can Help BLM
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