Samantha Fox, MS, LMFT

How to

Be Less Naive

Someone might call you "naive" if you are overly trusting or lack experience in the world. Naive people are often so trusting of others around them that their natural innocence results in them getting cheated or hurt. Na...

How to Keep Your Mind Off of Something or Someone

Learn effective strategies for distracting your brain Whether you can’t help but dwell on an embarrassing moment, your brain keeps getting distracted by that cute barista, or you’ve made yourself sick with worry abou...

How to

Get Over an Embarrassing Moment

When you’re in the heat of an embarrassing moment, you might feel like you’re the only person on Earth. And yet, embarrassment is one of the most universal emotions. Nevertheless, it's not good to let feelings of emb...

How to

Get over a Guy Who Is Using You for Sex

Getting over someone who used you for sex is hard. It's hard to accept that the feelings you had for someone were not necessarily returned. To get over a guy, start by limiting contact. Stop calling, texting, and emailin...

How to Know if You're Straight

Explore your orientation and get to know your identity Human sexuality is determined by a complicated mix of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Medical experts believe that you can’t choose your sexu...

How to

Stop Being Scared After Watching Scary Movies

If you have watched a scary movie and are now ridden with worry and anxiety, fret not! By doing things like watching a funny show or listening to upbeat music after the movie, you can stop yourself from being scared. Wit...

How to

Not Be Gullible

Being a trusting person is a good thing, but it's also important to have a healthy dose of skepticism. Otherwise, you might find yourself believing things that aren't true and being taken advantage of by others. Fortunat...

How to

Put Up with an Annoying Cousin

Having relationships with your cousins can be challenging, but they can also be a lot of fun! Find ways to get to know your cousin, talk about your problems without hurting each other's feelings, and learn more about eac...

How to

Know what Your Sexuality Is when You Can't Figure It Out

Most people question their sexuality at one point in their life. If you think you may not be straight, but you don't know your sexuality, then you should read this.

How to Get Rid of a Guy Who Is Using You: 8 Ways to Set Boundaries and Get Over Him

If you’ve been seeing a guy for a little while and he’s throwing out some red flags, you might be catching onto the fact that he’s using you. Whether he’s trying to get money, sex, or simply companionship from yo...

How to

Stop Feeling Desperate when You're Single

Being single can be difficult. You may see everyone around you in relationships and be desperate to experience the same thing. You can stop being desperate when you are single by keeping your standards and figuring out w...

How to

Wake Up from a Bad Dream

If you struggle with nightmares and want to learn how to wake up from one as quickly as possible, you’re not alone. Between 4-8% of adults report having nightmares, some as often as once per week. While physically harm...

12 Things to Do to Stop Obsessing Over Someone

Learn to recognize obsessive thoughts and move on from themIt can be easy to get caught up in thinking about a certain person and start obsessing over them. Whether it’s an ex, crush, someone you envy, or your favorite...

How to Break Your Addiction to Someone: Letting Go & Moving On

Relationship and psychology experts tell all you need to know to quit someone for good An addictive relationship is characterized by the need to continue to engage with or 'keep' the person despite obvious negative conse...

How to Enjoy Being Single After a Breakup: 14 Ways to Thrive and Move On

Breakups aren’t the end of your life; they’re the start of a new beginning. Society tends to prioritize being in a relationship, but we’re here to tell you that there’s no shame in being single. The single life ...

How to

React if You Learn Your Partner Is Married

Finding out your partner is married can be a pretty big shock, especially if you're committed to the relationship. We'll help you sort through your emotions, talk to your partner, and figure out what to do next.

How to

Stop Thinking About Scary Things

Fear is your brain's pre-programmed response to something scary. It is completely natural for a spooky thought or image to be imprinted in your head, and make it hard for you to sleep. Small amounts of fear are positive...

How to

Understand Your Personality

Who doesn't love taking personality quizzes and comparing the results with their friends? Learning more about your personality is fun, but it can also be a genuinely helpful way to understand yourself better, make smarte...

How to

Deal With an Embarrassing Moment

Being the unwanted center of attention is not a fun experience, especially if you did something that makes you feel embarrassed. Even being around someone who is embarrassed can be uncomfortable. You may feel hot, sweaty...

How to

Interpret a Dream Involving Seals

Dream interpretation can be complicated. Usually, the most important meaning of a dream is the meaning that's important to you as an individual. You should consider your feelings in the dream, current struggles and conce...