Bored and Lonely – Reasons Why and What to Do About It
“My life is so boring and lonely. I feel like I have no friends, and it makes me feel so depressed. I just waste time on my phone or watching … Read more
Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.
How to Use the F.O.R.D Method (With Example Questions)
The FORD-method is an easy way to get a friendly conversation going. What is the FORD-method? The FORD-method is an acronym that stands for family, occupation, recreation, dreams. By asking … Read more
Nervous Laughter — Its Causes And How To Overcome It
“Why do I laugh when things are clearly uncomfortable? Or smile at inappropriate times? It’s embarrassing and annoying. It’s like I can’t stop. It just seems to happen so automatically, … Read more
How To Stop Oversharing
“How do I stop oversharing with other people? I feel like I struggle with compulsive oversharing. How do I stop oversharing on social media or when I’m feeling nervous?” This … Read more
“I’m Losing Friends” — SOLVED
“Why am I losing friends? Is it normal to lose friends as you get older, or is something actually wrong with me? Why do all my friendships end? I feel … Read more
Why Can’t I Keep Friends?
“Even though I get along with people, It seems like I can’t make meaningful friendships. I never keep friends for very long. Is something wrong with me? Am I not … Read more
How to Be More Easy Going and Less Serious
“Why do I take everything so seriously? I want to be more easy-going with people. Everyone is always telling me to lighten up. It just seems hard, and I don’t … Read more
How To Improve Your Social Intelligence
I need to get better at talking to other people. I never know the right thing to say, and I just think I come across as weird and awkward. Can … Read more
Exhausting To Socialize? Reasons Why And What To Do About It
It’s so demanding to be social. I want to make friends and have meaningful relationships, but it’s draining. Is something wrong with me? How do I work on this? – … Read more
Nobody Talks to Me – SOLVED
“It doesn’t seem like anybody is interested in talking to me. I’m not really sure why. Maybe I’m weird. Or maybe I’m boring to others. I want to have conversations … Read more
How To Make Friends In Your 40s
“I don’t know what happened over the years. I had friends when I was younger, but now it seems like everyone is super busy with work and family. I feel … Read more