Mindful Dating

Love Bombing

10 Signs of Love Bombing a Lot of People Might Miss

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 11, 2026

4. Telling you're perfect after just a few dates.

Relationships

Why Living Apart May Be the Relationship Upgrade You Need

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 8, 2026

Could living apart together be right for you? Here's why this relationship model could be just what many couples are looking for.

Mating

6 Reasons Feeling Sparks on the First Date Doesn’t Matter

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 7, 2026

Next time you come back from a first date discouraged because you didn’t feel sparks, consider these reasons why they could still be your perfect match.

Love Bombing

The 3 Essential Stages of Love Bombing

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on June 27, 2024

Idealization is quickly followed by devaluation.

Relationships

7 Signs of Overfunctioning in a Relationship

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on June 25, 2024

1. You assume that if you take a break, it will all fall apart.

Relationships

3 Surprising Signs of Emotional Unavailability

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 16, 2024

2. Focusing all of one's energy on a partner for too long.

Relationships

8 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Love-Bombing

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 6, 2024

7. Pay attention when those around you express concern.

Ghosting

7 Ways to Respond to Ghosting

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 2, 2024

1. Recognize that you don’t need to know the reason why.

Relationships

10 Reasons It's Hard to Leave an Unhealthy Relationship

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on April 24, 2024

Self-blame, low confidence, holding onto a fantasy, and more.

Relationships

10 Ways to Identify a Love Bomber

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on April 17, 2024

Mirroring, "future faking," premature declarations, and more.

Mating

7 Key Things to Notice About a New Partner

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on April 16, 2024

3. How they respond when they don’t get what they want.

Friends

10 Key Strategies for Making Friends as an Adult

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on March 26, 2024

If you're craving quality friendships, these fundamental strategies could enhance your results.

Confidence

5 Ways to Harness the Power of Your Strengths

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on March 21, 2024

Identifying and utilizing your strengths can help you hone your ability to navigate challenging situations, strengthen relationships, and increase resilience.

Perfectionism

7 Key Strategies to Overcome Perfectionism

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on March 19, 2024

If you struggle with perfectionism, practicing a few new habits can go a long way.

Friends

8 Red Flags of a Problematic Friendship

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on March 6, 2024

Red flags are often viewed in the context of dating and romantic relationships, but what about our friendships?

Ghosting

6 Reasons Why People Keep Ghosting

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on February 28, 2024

Despite the fact that it has become easier than ever to respond to someone via social media or text, ghosting has been on the rise. These 6 reasons may help explain why.

Relationships

7 Ways This Fear Leads to Bad Relationship Choices

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on February 27, 2024

Are you feeling frustrated about your love life? Consider the following signs that this fear could be impacting your dating patterns.

Ghosting

5 Reasons That Being Ghosted Can Hurt So Much

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on February 21, 2024

Ghosting has become incredibly common in the modern era of dating. If you’re having difficulty moving on from being ghosted, consider whether these reasons may be playing a role.

Mating

5 Ways to Stand Out on the Best Day for Dating Apps in 2024

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on January 5, 2024

Does your love life need a boost? Don’t miss “Dating Sunday.”

Fear

5 Signs That Someone Is Afraid of Being Seen

Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on December 19, 2023

The fear of being seen for who you really are can be a deep-rooted fear that you may not even be aware is impacting your relationships.