Post Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD) is not an official diagnosis, but we often use it to specify the specific trauma the person went through unlike Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which is more general. PISD has many layers and is specifically very difficult on the cheated on person. What are the signs? How is it best to handle it? And how can this person be best supported? You'll find the answers here.

It’s quite normal to depend on others from time to time. Still, excessive dependency can be a deal breaker in relationships especially if we’re talking about “Dependent Personality Disorder. What are the signs, reasons, & consequences for pathological dependence? You’ll find some answers here.

Who is the “Family Scapegoat”? Any criterion for these people to be the target of continuous blame? What are the other signs, consequences, & how to heal from such a role? You’ll find some answers here.

What’s the “Martyr of Love Syndrome”? What are its signs, consequences, & how to resolve it? You’ll find some answers here.

Being single is a challenge during valentine’s day. It makes one feel alone & bitter. It could be those who are divorced, widowed, or some of those married ones too. How should those who are not romantically in a relationship cope during this day when others are celebrating love? You’ll find some strategies in my latest interview on Al Jadeed TV here.

What is “Tough Love”? When is it best to use it and how? You’ll find some answers here.

You can grow physically & mature mentally, but you may not mature emotionally as easily. What is “Emotional Maturity” & what are its signs? How can you deal with an emotionally immature person? You’ll find some answers here.

“Do Opposites Attract? Or Do Birds Of The Same Feather Flock Together?” Which kind of attraction leads to more satisfying relationships? What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting married to your opposite, or to your similar? You’ll find some answers here.

“How can you make someone #love you?” You can’t force that, but you can surely increase your chances. You’ll find some ways here.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both Love Marriages & Traditional Marriages! What is the difference in outcomes? Can love come after marriage? What if love dies? You’ll find the answers here.

Why is it that some men are attracted to older women? Is it a bad idea to commit and marry an older woman? Would it work? Would the age gap matter? You’ll find the answers here

When it’s the holidays, we’re all supposed to be happy & in festive mode, right? It is very difficult, though, if you’ve just lost a beloved one. How can you possibly deal with Holiday Grief? How are we to balance, or even support those who are going through this? You’ll find the answers here.

Nitpicking between couples surely has disastrous consequences on the relationship! Why does it happen? How are we to deal with it if we were on the receiving end? Or even if we realize we’re doing it? You’ll find the answers here.

Perhaps you’ve heard a lot about midlife crisis, but “Quarter Life Crisis” is, also, as common among the new generation aged around 25 to 30 years old. So what exactly is it? How is different from midlife crisis? How to cope with it? You’ll find the answers

This is part two of my interview today on “Emotional Numbness” discussing its degrees, the different reasons it happens, & few tips to regain emotionality with its ups & down for healthier living.

This part one on defining "Emotional Numbness". What it is and the consequences it leads to when used in excess.

Smartphones have facilitated our lives big time! At the same time, their excessive use comes with a lot of drawbacks. Smartphone addiction is problematic, so what can we do to manage? How exactly would it harm if we overdo it? You’ll find the answers in my latest interview here.

Relaxation Induced Anxiety” (also known as #stresslaxing”) happens when there’s increased anxiety, or stress when relaxation techniques are applied. Why does it happen? Is there a way to go about it? You’ll find the answers here.

“Happiness Guilt” & “Survivor Guilt” are very common experiences during the horrific war times we’re going through. What’s the origin of such guilt? Why does it take place? And how are you to deal with it? You’ll find the answers here.

“Emotional Contagion” can affect your mental health positively, or negatively. During our current dire times, you might find yourself sapped out of energy due to excessive exposure to horrific #war scenes. #Anxiety, #sadness, #anger all seep to your system by contagion from witnessing others suffer. Who gets affected most by difficult emotions? How are you to protect yourself? You’ll find the answers

The state of anguish is dominating most Lebanese under the horrific circumstances during the war on Gaza. Anguish is a mix of difficult emotions like sadness, fear, & anger that the person find difficulty describing. How are we to cope during these very uncertain & sad times? You’ll find the answers here.

FOGO, or Fear Of Getting Old is pretty common & you don’t have to be close to old age to start having all sorts of fears around your declining physical abilities & looks, your memory problems, or concerns over your finances. How can you tame this fear & soothe yourself? How can age with grace? You’ll find the answers here.

It’s tough when parents don’t approve of their grown-up child’s mate selection for marriage!! How are we best to handle such situations? Any good ways of persuasion the parents can use, or the person involved? What are the repercussions of forcing one opinion over the other? You’ll find the answers here

Gray Divorce is on the up rise. Couples above the age of 50 are no longer hesitant about asking for divorce after some 30 years of marriage. What are the reasons for the increasing rates? What are the repercussions and would it affect the now grown up kids as much? You’ll find the answers here.