robert firestone

5 Ways to Rewrite Your Breakup Story and Feel Better

How to make sense of and feel better about a breakup. As a therapist, I... >>

5 Things to Do When Your Inner Critic Takes Over

Each of us has a side of ourselves that is “on our team,” rooting for... >>

Do You or Your Partner Have an Avoidant Attachment Pattern?

A while back when recording a podcast, my team at PsychAlive and I asked a... >>

What Really Goes On in the Mind of a Narcissist?

Most of us have a sense of what it means to be narcissistic, but we... >>

How to Fight the Loneliness Epidemic

Taking on your inner critic may help you feel less lonely In the United States,... >>

Thanksgiving is Good for Your Mental Health

Research shows that expressing gratitude is good for your mental health. It increases happiness and decreases depression. It also enhances empathy and... >>

What Does It Mean to Be Feminine or Masculine?

I have received some interesting questions on Daring2Love Instagram about masculine and feminine identity. A typical one... >>

How to Beat the 5 Types of Boredom that Arise in Relationships

We can all name the bad habits we get into when we and our partner... >>

Getting the Love You Want

Breaking patterns to achieve better relationships Two questions I’ve heard frequently in my 30-plus years... >>