Relationships Archives - Alicia H. Clark PsyD

The Scientific Reason People Make BAD Decisions When They Fall In Love – YourTango

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:46:55 +0000

“Drunk in love” is a very real thing. Here’s how to not let it ruin your life. It’s as if the world stops… life as we know it has just shifted, changed, improved, and we are suddenly enchanted, a better version of ourselves. Everything suddenly feels different, better, alive. All we want to do is…

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Huffington Post – If You’re Sleeping With A Married Person, Here’s How To End It

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 27 May 2017 23:41:29 +0000

Knowing when to end an affair isn’t straightforward. It might not be easy to sustain a relationship with a married person, but it also isn’t easy to end it. The highs and lows start to define your relationship, and as frustrating as they can be, they aren’t always enough to convince you it’s time to…

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Why THIS Popular Tip For Couples Can Actually Make Your Fights WORSE

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 20:25:24 +0000

Plus, here’s how to fix the problem and communicate better! Every couple knows that “I statements” are the holy grail of communicating well in a relationship. Only, it turns out … those “I statements” can accidently cause some pretty big fights if you make one very common mistake. Well-intentioned couples think they have the use of “I feel” statements down, but somehow…

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Huffington Post – How To Finally Get Closure After A Split, In 9 Expert-Approved Steps

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 22:13:56 +0000

Getting over a split might be one of the hardest things to navigate. No matter how lucky you might feel to have your life back, moving forward can be tough. I was pleased to help out with this great Huffington Post best tips article about how to finally get closure after a split. To read…

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Huffington Post – 7 Crucial Questions To Ask Yourself (And Your S.O.) Before Marrying

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:05:24 +0000

Couples thinking about marriage can often feel unsure about how to know if their relationship is strong enough to withstand the test of marriage. Knowing what to ask each other can be an important step in sorting through whether you are truly, long-lastingly compatible. Huffington Post asked me to weigh in on the big conversations and crucial…

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6 Nagging Questions You Don’t Want To Brush Off If Your Partner Says ‘Don’t Worry’

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 03:35:06 +0000

No, you’re not “crazy.” When someone tells you “don’t worry” often that’s a very useful red flag you don’t want to ignore. Of course, you shouldn’t worry about every little thing in a relationship — after all, no relationship is perfect. But there are some worries that are more important than you think, and deserve…

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Dealing With Difficult People: Prepare for the Worst, and Hope for the Best.

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 08:23:51 +0000

Dealing with difficult people – be they family members or coworkers – isn’t always easy, and can bring up a variety of painful feelings and challenging behavioral patterns. Add a bit of stress, close proximity, or an important transition, and you have a recipe for the kind of painful interpersonal dynamics that can ruin your…

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