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Ghosting, Other Dating Trends, and Humans

October 30, 2018 by Jill Whitney

Halloween ghosts I’m good with. On real ghosts—spirits who haven’t crossed to the other side—I try to keep an open mind. But ghosting in relationships? That brings out the judgmental in me. In case you’ve missed it, “ghosting” is a “dating trend.” (More later on why I put that in quotes.) It’s when a person […]

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How to Recover from a Break-Up

March 1, 2017 by Jill Whitney

The end of a romantic relationship hurts, especially if it’s been serious. Break-ups can be hard even for the one who decides to leave, but of course are worse for the one who was left. If you find yourself hurting after a break-up, you may be so overwhelmed that you can’t think clearly. Because evolution […]

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Protecting Your Child from Heartbreak

June 8, 2016 by Jill Whitney

We want to keep our kids safe, physically and emotionally. We don’t want them to be hurt or disappointed—especially the deep kind of hurt that comes from unrequited love or the end of a relationship. Woe to any teenage boy or girl who breaks the heart of my beloved child! Alas, there’s nothing you can […]

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Jill Whitney is a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving communication about relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. Learn more about her and her practice at Green Tree Professional Counseling.

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