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How to Overcome Commitment Phobia

How to Overcome Commitment Phobia

Commitment phobia is the unrealistic fear of making a promise or a vow to be faithful and loyal to another person. It is a common misconception that committing to someone means losing independence. Many people perceive being single as being safe and comfortable, which can be hard to give up. The ‘scary’ parts of being in a relationship, such as revealing your weaknesses and vulnerabilities, is what keeps people with commitment phobia from getting deeper in a serious commitment.

Bobo Doll Experiment Explained

Bobo Doll Experiment Explained

Albert Bandura is an influential social cognitive psychologist who is known for his social learning theory, the concept of self-efficacy, and his famous bobo doll experiments. During the 1960s, he conducted the Bobo doll experiments, which studied observational learning.

10 Signs That Your Significant Other Struggles With Commitment Phobia

10 Signs That Your Significant Other Struggles With Commitment Phobia

Commitment phobia is the fear of commitment that can involve involve difficulties making important decisions in all areas of life: relationships, big purchases, or any promise to another person. Being in a relationship with someone who is commitment phobic can be tough. You should look out for the signs prior to getting too serious, so you know what to expect.

33 Questions That Will Start A Conversation

33 Questions That Will Start A Conversation

Starting a conversation can be difficult sometimes. If you’re in a bind and need to spark up a conversation, below are 33 questions you could try. One of them is bound to work!

What is borderline personality disorder?

What is borderline personality disorder?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. It is marked by patterns of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. As a result of these patterns, someone who is diagnosed with BPD often engages in impulsive actions, which can lead to problematic relationships. They often experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that lasts anywhere from a few hours to days.

What is helicopter parenting?

What is helicopter parenting?

The term "helicopter parent" is a style of parenting where the caregiver is over focused on their child. This leads to the parents taking on too much responsibility for their children's experiences, successes, and failures. Moreover, it means being involved in a child's life in a way that is excessively overcontrolling, overprotecting, and overperfecting.

Tips for Mental Wellness During the Holidays

Tips for Mental Wellness During the Holidays

As the holidays are drawing near, it is important to remember the need to prioritize your mental health. This tends to be a busy time, with so much to do and plans to attend. This can bring upon feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and depressed. It can also be a time to remember those we have lost. This effect of the holidays can happen to anyone at any age.

Out of the Darkness Central New Jersey Walk

Out of the Darkness Central New Jersey Walk

We joined the effort with hundreds of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

Why Everyone Needs A Life Coach

Why Everyone Needs A Life Coach

A life coach could be the difference between and average life, and a life of your dreams.

What You Need To Know About Premarital Counseling

What You Need To Know About Premarital Counseling

Premarital Counseling, is a type of therapy which is usually provided by a professional who specializes in relationships, or marriage and family counseling. Read more about how Premarital Counseling can help prepare you for a successful marriage.

How to Stop Jumping to Conclusions

How to Stop Jumping to Conclusions

When we jump to conclusions, we tend to draw negative conclusions without evidence. This usually happens in two ways: mind reading and fortune telling. Mind reading is when someone assumes that others have negative intentions. Fortune telling is when someone is predicting a negative future outcome before the event has occurred. Here are five ways that can help to stop you from jumping to conclusions.

5 Barriers to Effective Communication

5 Barriers to Effective Communication

We all try to effectively communicate, but sometimes we don’t realize where it goes wrong. Below are some simple things to keep an eye out for when trying to communicate. See if you gravitate towards doing any of them!