Adam Dorsay, PsyD

How to Make a Narcissist Miserable

Guard your energy when interacting with a toxic personPeople with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) may have a tendency to act arrogant or entitled, but this doesn’t necessarily make them toxic or abusive, and on...

How to Get Revenge on a Narcissist

Show a toxic or manipulative person that they don’t have power over youNot every person with narcissistic or manipulative tendencies has clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—a condition characterized by a...

How to

Be Happy

Happiness is a great goal to have, and it’s something you’ll need to work towards every day. Being happy isn't something you achieve and then hold onto — it’s a series of decisions that you make every day. Start ...

10+ Proven Ways to Deal with a Dismissive Avoidant Partner

It can be frustrating and isolating to feel like your partner is constantly pulling away from you. You might feel like you're doing something wrong, or like you need to try harder to make them love you. However, the reas...

How to

Get Over Friends Who No Longer Want to Be Friends With You

If you've recently found out that someone doesn't want to be your friend anymore, you're probably feeling pretty hurt. There are a lot of reasons friendships end—maybe you had an argument you can't get past, or maybe y...

Does Your Child Resent You? 7 Signs to Look For

''How to recognize resentment and find a path forward''It feels like it was just yesterday when your child wanted to spend every waking moment with you and share every thought they had. But now it feels like they can bar...

How to

Bury a Pet

Getting over the loss of a pet is never easy. Your pet is part of your family, and you feel at a loss without him or her. Adding to the pain, you need to find a way to bury your pet. Before you bury your pet, though, you...

The Best Ways to Find Your Purpose at Any Age

Your life’s purpose is within you, and we know how to get it outHave you been feeling stuck or unsatisfied lately? If so, it may be because you haven't found your life's purpose. Your life’s purpose can help guide yo...

Learn to Be Emotionless & Cope with Whatever Life Throws at You

Sometimes, enough is enough. If you feel like you really need a break from emotional pain (or, just from other people), you might decide that you'd like to create some distance from your circle for a while. Though down t...

How to

Cut Ties with Family Members Who Hurt You

Being treated badly by someone is painful enough, but when you’re hurt by a family member, it can be especially hard to overcome. Whether the person did one really unforgivable thing or you’re ready to walk away from...

How to

Be Friendly

Friendly people are always excited to meet new people and appear approachable to friends and acquaintances. They are the kind of people who can just start chatting to a person on an airplane, in line at the drugstore, or...

How to

Be Calm in a Stressful Situation

The clock is ticking. Everyone's counting on you. Which wire should you cut? While most of us never have to deal with the life-or-death dilemmas of a bomb squad, everyday situations such as job interviews, public speakin...

11 Ways to Cope with Being Betrayed by Family (and Start the Healing Process)

Betrayal can come out of nowhere, and we know how much it hurts if it comes from a family member. Even though they may have breached your trust, it’s going to be a lot easier in the long run if you move on and forgive...

How to

Build a Healthy Relationship

Learn to build the supportive, happy relationship you want with this in-depth guideHealthy relationships allow you to express your individuality (both with and without your partner), bring out the best in both of you, an...

How to

Deal With Your Hamster Dying

Hamsters make fantastic and loyal pets. However, their lifespan of 2-3 years can seem cruelly short. If your hamster pal is suffering from old age or disease, know how to reduce suffering for you and your pet by reading ...

How to

Hold Back Tears

Even though crying is completely normal and natural, there may be times where you don’t want to have tears in your eyes. Luckily, there are a lot of tricks you can try to control your emotions and stop yourself from cr...

What is a Conversational Narcissist? Everything You Need to Know

Learn how to recognize and deal with conversational narcissismHave you ever had a conversation with someone who just couldn’t stop talking about themselves? No matter what you say, they find a way to make it about them...

How to

Avoid Drama

Drama is emotionally draining. The good news is you don't need to let other people's drama infiltrate your life. Whether you have a dramatic parent, friend, coworker, or neighbor, it's possible to set boundaries and stee...

How to

Deal with Toxic Parents

Toxic parents are often selfish, manipulative, and neglectful. Growing up with them can be a difficult experience, and it takes time to heal. Fortunately, you can learn how to deal with your toxic parents so you can feel...

How to

Simulate Cuddling

Feeling touch-starved or like you need a cuddle, and not sure how to manage when you’re by yourself? Whether you’re craving a cuddle due to pandemic isolation or just feel like you need someone to hold, you’re not ...