Klare Heston, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker
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Co-authored Articles (179)
How to
Ask Someone if They Want to Have Sex
Whether you’re seeing someone casually or you’ve been dating for a while, you might be wondering how to ask them to have sex with you. Asking for sexual consent before making a move is super important, but it can fee...
How to Decrease Your Libido: From Dietary Changes to Medications
An in-depth look at causes, treatments, and interventions for a high libido If you always seem to be turned on so strongly that it’s difficult to keep your head straight, you may be interested in lowering your sex driv...
The Best Ways to Make People Laugh
A list of ideas to make your mom, bestie, or neighbor laugh hystericallyThey say laughter is the best medicine, so how can you give it out? Making someone laugh may seem like a feat, but it’s way easier than you may t...
Is Your Partner Cheating on You? Here’s How to Get Them to Confess
Use these tips to figure out if your significant other is having an affair It can be hard to get your partner to admit they are cheating. Listen carefully to what they have to say and look for inconsistencies in their ...
How to
Talk to Anyone
Being able to talk to anyone is an excellent skill to have. It can lead you to make new friends or discover a romantic partner. It may even lead to new career or business opportunities. Humans are social creatures by nat...
How to
Know if Your Boyfriend Is Using You
It’s not a fun feeling to experience. You think you’ve found a great guy, and you’re excited to claim him as your boyfriend. However, something just feels ''off''. Whether it’s a gnawing feeling in your gut, red ...
Effective Ways to Get Over Someone You Love
Take time to yourself and mend a broken heart with our guideThough love can be wonderful, sometimes it can hurt you more than it makes you happy. Maybe you just went through a bad breakup or perhaps you’re in love wit...
How to Reject Someone Nicely & Politely
A complete guide to saying “no” as kindly as possible Rejecting someone can be almost as hard as getting rejected yourself, especially if the person is a friend. While it may not be possible to turn someone down with...
12 Tips for Saving Your Relationship After You’ve Had an Affair
Learn how to rebuild trust and piece your relationship back together after infidelityCheating is hard on a relationship. If you've been unfaithful to your partner, it can devastate them emotionally and break any trust th...
How to
Offer Encouragement to Someone Who Has Failed an Exam or Test
Failing an exam can make someone feel really bad about themselves, not to mention embarrassed. You may also be afraid that your parents may reprimand or punish you for it. However, there are lots of ways you can encourag...
What to Say & Do to Comfort Someone Who’s Crying
Useful phrases and actions to help someone feel supportedFinding a friend, coworker, loved one, or stranger crying can be upsetting. You want to help them, but what can you do? What can you say? The most important thing ...
How to
Cope With Having No Friends
Having meaningful friendships is an asset in life, but in some chapters you might find yourself without any close friends. If this describes your current situation, you can learn to cope by practicing self-compassion and...
How to
Tell a Female Best Friend You've Developed Feelings for Her
Developing feelings for a female best friend can feel like you’ve just stepped off a plane into a foreign country: everything is confusing and alien. Acting on your feelings takes courage, so good for you! But before y...
How to
Have the Dreams You Want
Dreams can have a powerful effect on our waking lives. They reflect our hopes and fears about the future and even help us revisit our pasts. Whether you want to learn how to lucid dream (i.e. actively control and be awa...
How Should You Respond When Someone Asks “How Are You?”
Simple ways to respond to a friend or coworker who’s just checking in People ask the question “How are you?” in conversation as a way to greet you and engage with you. Answering this question can be tricky, and you...
Communicating with a Partner Who Always Thinks You're Wrong
Learn to communicate and determine if you're in a toxic relationshipIf you always feel like your partner thinks you're wrong, it can put a strain on your relationship. The best tactic is to have a discussion with your pa...
How to
Deal With a Friend Who Has Changed
Change is a normal part of life. However, sometimes the ways in which people change can affect their personal relationships. If you find that a friend is acting differently toward you than they did in the past, or if you...
How to
Make Female Friends
Irrespective of their gender, both men and women like to have a mix of male and female friends. But you may find approaching women intimidating and confusing, and if you’re a guy you may worry that she thinks you’re ...
How to
Overcome an Infatuation
When infatuation turns from euphoria to obsession, it’s time to make some changes. Constantly thinking of someone can take a toll on your life and cause an unhealthy mental situation. The good news is you don’t have ...
How to
Communicate With a Guy After He Rejected You
Putting yourself out there can be a scary thing. And it can seem even worse after you’ve been rejected by the guy you like. But you can’t sit around and feel sorry for yourself forever, especially if the guy is someo...
