This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
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Falling in love is one of the most beautiful and scary things you can experience. Showing love to someone who loves you can feel like a challenge at first, but there are techniques you can use to open up your heart.
Here are 10 tips to help you open up and love someone who loves you back.
This article is based on an interview with our relationship expert, Kelli Miller, licensed pyschotherapist and award-winning author. Check out the full interview here.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhy is it so hard for me to accept that someone loves me?Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSWKelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
PsychotherapistYou're likely following a long-term pattern from your past. For instance, you might be scared to get hurt or vulnerable, or had poor relationships modeled to you as a child.
Tips
- If you have trouble working through your emotions surrounding love and relationships, consider talking to a therapist.[15]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://time.com/2918758/how-to-make-someone-fall-in-love-with-you/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201804/how-fall-back-in-love-your-partner
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/modern-love-to-fall-in-love-with-anyone-do-this.html
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/loving-someone-who-hurt-you/
- ↑ https://time.com/2918758/how-to-make-someone-fall-in-love-with-you/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201804/how-fall-back-in-love-your-partner
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/modern-love-to-fall-in-love-with-anyone-do-this.html
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201804/how-fall-back-in-love-your-partner
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201804/how-fall-back-in-love-your-partner
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
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