Tala Johartchi, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
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Co-authored Articles (25)
How to
Know if Your Friend Is Jealous of You
Dealing with friends who give in to the green-eyed monster can be very confusing and stressful, but you can do it! If you suspect a friend is feeling envious, then keep an eye out for easy-to-spot signs of their jealousy...
25 Signs Your Friend Doesn’t Care About You (Plus, What to Do About It)
Common behaviors of toxic friends and how to confront themMaintaining friendships with people who don’t genuinely value you or respect you as an individual can have a negative impact on your confidence and emotional he...
How to
Know if Your Friend Is Really a Friend
If you're unsure whether your friend is really a true friend or not, it generally means things have happened to cause you some doubt. The fact that you cannot be certain means that the friendship is under question and yo...
What is a Stage 5 Clinger? Your Questions Answered
The meaning, signs, and causes of a stage 5 clinger You’re talking with a friend about their love life when they accuse someone they’re seeing of being a “stage 5 clinger.” Huh? What does that even mean? While th...
How to
Turn the Tables on a Gaslighter
Looking to outsmart, expose, and counteract your gaslighter? Gaslighting can leave you physically and mentally exhausted. There’s no question as to why you may want revenge on your gaslighter. After all, they’ve mani...
How to
End a Toxic Friendship over Text
When you get home after spending time with your friend, how do you feel? Dr. Adam Dorsay, a licensed psychologist, says the answer to that question will immediately “say a lot about whether or not this is a friendshi...
How to
Make Your Best Friend Jealous of You
Due to insecurity, you may want to make your friend jealous of you. If you feel your best friend has it all, you may want a turn to be the object of envy. You may also simply feel like your friend is not giving you enoug...
The Expert-Backed Guide to Dealing With Fighting Friends
Get back to good vibes with these helpful tipsHave you ever been in the position when you have two friends that are fighting, and neither seems right or wrong? This can be especially stressful to manage, especially when ...
How to
Tell if Someone Is Backstabbing You
True friendships are hard to find, but they’re even harder when you can’t tell whether or not someone is being genuine. Since backstabbers talk kindly to your face but badly when you’re not around, it can be hard t...
How to
Identify Bad Friends
An easy guide on spotting toxic and unsupportive friendsSometimes a friendship may confuse you–you're not really sure about just how loyal, supportive and genuine that a friend is being towards you. If you have a gut r...
How to
Stop Suffocating My Girlfriend
When you’re in a relationship, it’s easy to devote all your time and attention to your partner. However, dedicating all your time to someone can actually push them away. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways you can c...
How to
Deal With a Proud Person
It can be incredibly frustrating dealing with someone who simply refuses to admit weakness or accept criticism. We can all be prideful at times, but we've all come across someone for whom pride appears to be the default...
How to Stay Sober When Drinking Alcohol
Going out and having a few drinks with your friends is fun, but getting drunk can lead to bad decisions and feeling miserable the next day. Learn how to curb some of the side effects from drinking to help you safely enjo...
11 Effective Ways to Turn Down Drugs and Alcohol
Helpful examples of how to just say noWhen it comes to peer pressure, usually a simple “No thank you” will keep others from pushing you to try drugs and alcohol. However, there also might be times when you need to be...
13 Signs That It's Time to Stop Reaching Out to a Friend
Knowing when it’s time to move on from a friendship Friends come and go, but knowing when to let them go isn’t always obvious. Your friendships should be two-way streets, and if you’re giving more than you receive,...
How to
Overcome Envy
Learn to let go and love the things you already have to be a happier, kinder personNo matter how hard you try to cover it with a smile, envy isn't something that goes away on its own. It can spiral out of control into de...
How to Stop Drinking without AA: A Complete Guide
Learn to maintain sobriety without AA’s 12-step approachMany people who recognize that they have a drinking problem aren’t aware that there are alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous. This article, for example, outline...
How to
Deal With a Friend Who Constantly Blows You Off
Among your group of friends, you're likely to have at least one who is always running late, canceling at the last minute, coming up with plans but never following through, or who simply just doesn't show up. Whether you...
How to
Avoid Coming Across As Needy
Do you think you are needy and want to change this? Perhaps someone has told you that you seem needy or maybe you are just reflecting on your life. Either way, there are plenty of things you can do to appear less needy t...
How to Give Up Binge Drinking and Stick To It
Have you made a resolution to stop binge drinking? Today, you can start to build healthier habits and avoid too much alcohol. Whether you want to merely cut back on your drinking or quit drinking alcohol altogether, we'l...
