LMFT, CST-S
Natalie Finegood holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and is an AASECT Certified sex therapist, sex therapy supervisor, and licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of experience. At her private practice in Los Angeles, she offers general psychotherapy andsex therapyservices. Previously, Natalie was a staff clinical associate at the Center for Healthy Sex in West Los Angeles and worked at Cliffside Malibu, a drug and alcohol rehab. She actively contributes to news articles, podcasts, and websites.
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Have you ever faked a crush on someone only so you wouldn’t feel left out amongst your friends? Have you rejected someone’s proposal only because you were not sure of what they want from you? Do you wonder why people like lavish weddings? If your answer to these questions is a ‘yes,’ you probably are an ‘aromantic.’ Yes, aromantic is a term, and no, it does not mean being asexual. Aromantic refers to someone who is not interested in a [simple_tooltip text="romantic liaison" tooltip="Two persons having a sexual or romantic connection, especially a hidden one." ] but is more interested in [simple_tooltip text="platonic relationships" tooltip="A spiritually-based partnership that is not physical." ]. If you wish to know more about what aromantic means and read the signs of an aromantic, keep reading as we tell you everything you need to know about it. [mj-toc] Who Is An ‘Aromantic’? [caption id="attachment_879862" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] As the word suggests, ‘aromantic’ refers to...
You ran into him again at a friend\'s dinner party. He appeared to be the type of guy you could fall in love with, and now you can\'t stop thinking about him. You think of him at work, in the kitchen, and even while you\'re just sitting on the couch watching television. Regardless of how hard you try not to think about him, he is constantly running in your mind. He may be an ex-boyfriend, a next-door neighbor, a coworker, or a guy you met on the train while going home. If he's always on your thoughts and this notion is bothering you, continue reading this post as we explain the possible reasons for it. [mj-toc] 15 Reasons Why You Cannot Stop Thinking About Him 1. You are lonely [caption id="attachment_878501" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Whether you are single, in a relationship, or married, it is normal for you to think about your man when you feel lonely. If you...
If you’re in a relationship, you may be texting each other all day, and you may enjoy the attention your guy lavishes on you. You think you’ve finally met “the man of your dreams”, but then he goes cold. You text him first thing in the morning, but he doesn’t text you back. You text him again, but he continues to be unresponsive and uncommunicative. You’re now concerned that something horrible has occurred. You send him a panicked message, wondering whether everything is okay, and he responds with a monosyllabic “Yes.” You may be wondering why, if he was alright, he hadn’t responded to your prior texts. You soon determine by reading between the lines that either you did something that irritated him, or he is disinterested. As a delay in a response might rob you of your peace of mind, the list of assumptions can go on and on. In this post, we bring you some plausible reasons why...
Most people struggle to understand how to become a good parent. Parenting is a beautiful and blessed journey with rewards and learnings. While being a perfect parent is unachievable, being a good one is possible. So, what makes you a good parent? The feeling of love, responsibility, empathy and gratitude help appreciate and celebrate the joy of parenting. Parenting is not only about teaching or guiding your children. It is also about being a role model and setting good examples. How you speak, behave, or connect with your children shows your involvement in the relationship. Read the post to know what qualities make you a good parent and how you can connect with children at different stages of their lives. [mj-toc]Qualities Of A Good Parent Besides being loving, caring, and patient, a parent has to be sensitive, empathetic, and vigilant. Here are the qualities of a good parent: Love: No matter what our children do, we still love them. But...