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July 22, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

whyare women attractedto bad boys

Why are Women Attracted to Bad Boys?

July 22, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

whyare women attractedto bad boys
Did you ever notice how a lot of sensible, responsible, accomplished women are attracted to "bad boys"? What is it that otherwise kind, quiet and conservative women see in rebels? There are many different variations of bad boys. There are the ones that are seriously b-a-d b-o-y-s who have regular problems with the law, use drugs, and are violent. [More]

June 10, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

howto earn trustfrom someone who was hurtinthe past

How to Earn Trust from Someone Who Was Hurt in the Past

June 10, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

howto earn trustfrom someone who was hurtinthe past
One of the hardest things to do, whether it is with a partner, a friend, a parent, or someone else, is to earn trust. Even harder is earning trust from someone who was hurt in the past. Even if they were hurt by someone other than you, people who have been burnt tend to have a hard time trusting, in general. Here are some things you can do to earn the trust of someone who has been hurt in the past. [More]

May 23, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

the date night critic

The Date Night Critic

May 23, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

the date night critic
As an example, Tom described a string of dates the couple recently went on together where it seemed Brooke constantly found things to complain about. One night it was the service at the restaurant; another, it was a loud party at the table next to them. The last time they went to see a movie it was “the most predictable story line she’d ever seen.” On still another outing, she complained mightily about the traffic on the way to their destination. [More]