Susan Pazak, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach
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Co-authored Articles (20)
11 Ways to Make a Woman Feel Loved and Secure
Making the woman in your life feel loved, secure, and respected is a great foundation for a healthy relationship. Fortunately, this is actually pretty easy, and you might already be doing some of these things every day. ...
15 Things to Do When He Breaks Up with You Suddenly
Whether you were together for 2 months or 2 years, a sudden breakup can leave you reeling. The hurt feels compounded by the fact that you weren't prepared and didn't see it coming. But even though it might not seem like ...
How to Be Intimate with Someone Without Having Sex With Them
Show your affection without being sexually active Maybe you’re not ready for sex, or maybe you just want to get closer to your partner in other ways. No matter your reason, it’s easy to build intimacy outside the bed...
How to
Develop a Sense of Humor
Your sense of humor has been developing since you were born. It has developed in stride with all your cognition, and has been shaped by your upbringing. You might laugh at the same things your parents do, and you might h...
How to
Enjoy Sex in a Long Term Relationship
Are you looking to find that spark again? Maybe you and your partner have gotten really busy, so there hasn’t been any time for intimacy. You might also feel that there just isn’t anything new to do with your signifi...
How to Overcome Emotional Distance in Your Relationship
Getting closer to your partner after they've drifted away If your partner is acting more distant than usual, you probably want to do everything you can to bring them closer to you again. It’s normal for one or both par...
How to Accept That You Have No Sense of Humor: Tips to Build Your Sense of Humor and More
If you feel like you don’t have a sense of humor, you may want to think again. People naturally have an innate ability to find things humorous, and it’s likely that you just haven’t found the right brand of humor f...
How to
Stop Taking Jokes Seriously
Do you catch yourself taking jokes too seriously, whether they come from coworkers, friends, or schoolmates? After a while, this inability to lighten up can put pressure on your relationships, especially if people feel y...
How to
Avoid People You Don't Like in a Respectful Way
With all the best intentions in the world, there will probably be at least a few people whom you don't particularly want crossing your path. Whatever the reason, disliking someone is a subjective response and it is alway...
How to
Tell Your Boyfriend Something Is Bothering You
Even if your boyfriend is the most perfect guy in the world, there’s going to come a time when you need to talk to him about something serious. Bringing up an issue isn’t anyone’s favorite way to spend an afternoon...
How to
Get a Girl to Like You in Fifth Grade
Fifth grade is a little early for long-term romance. However, if you fancy a girl and would like simple dates together, or just to form a really good friendship, here are some ideas to help you encourage a girl to like y...
How to
Prepare for Your First Overnight Shift
If you’re about to have your first overnight shift, you might wonder: how can I stay alert and productive for the whole night? While it might take a slight adjustment, you can easily tweak your schedule to make room f...
How to
Get Over Rejection
Rejection can be completely heartbreaking. When you finally put yourself out there only to be turned down, it can feel extremely difficult – even impossible – to get over. Rejection can make us terrified of taking ri...
How to
Stop Being Insecure About Your Girlfriend
Feeling insecure about your relationship? You can take steps to turn those feelings around, whether you're dealing with jealousy, unhealthy comparisons, or trust issues. By addressing your fears and building up your self...
How to
Enjoy Being Single in Your 40s
By the time you reach your fourth decade of life, you have a strong sense of who you are and what you want. But what if what you ''don't'' want is a romantic partner? If you look around at pop culture, you'd get the impr...
How to
Be Alone After a Breakup
If your relationship just ended, now is actually the perfect time to discover who you are and what you love. You can express yourself, pick up new skills, and focus on your health. There are truly so many ways you can re...
How to
Be Happy Without Having a Child
Being childless can be a personal choice or the fate of infertility. While it does not mean you dislike children, it does allow for more time to invest in other things. Regardless of the reason you do not have children, ...
How to
Cope with Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by a fear of small or enclosed spaces. Claustrophobic anxiety can manifest as both avoidance (steering clear of small places) and acute anxiety attacks (when a ...
What Should You Do When Your Boyfriend Is Irritated with You?
Uh oh… looks like your BF is not super happy with you right now. What are you supposed to do when his cranky meter is dialed up to 11? Dealing with a bitter beau can be really tough, especially if you don’t know why ...
How to
Pick a Realistic New Year's Resolution
On January 1st, New Year’s resolutions sparkle with hope and the promise of a better you. However, by the year’s end, you may find that many of those resolutions have been abandoned halfway or left completely unattem...
