Blog Articles by Dr. Nima

Set up by our storybooks

Think about the idea of a “fairy tale romance.” You may know the story - two people meet and sparks fly.They “complete” each other.Love flows effortlessly and nothing ever goes wrong. Sounds wonderful. But here’s the part we don’t hear: Fairy tale romance only works...

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I Hate Valentines: Breaking the Cycle of Heartbreak

I used to hate Valentine's Day. See if this sounds familiar: For years, Valentine’s Day wasn’t just disappointing;it was soul-crushing.It seemed like everyone around me had figured out love,while I was left picking up the pieces of another failed...

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How Dads Help Build Secure Attachments in Children

I was talking with Dr. Russ about parenting, and something hit me like a ton of bricks: Our kids don’t just inherit our genes— they inherit our patterns. Let that sink in for a moment. Your child doesn’t just pick up your smile or your laugh. They pick up your...

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Where Our Dysfunctional Relationship With Emotions Begins

Parents who admit to already having a dysfunctional relationship with their own emotions, have been asking me about their challenges with their children. This led me to want to bring something to your attention if you’re a parent who cares about raising healthy and...

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Push and Pull (Here’s Why)

Michael wasn’t new to relationships,but this one was different. It had all the highs and lows of a Hollywood romance. The chemistry was explosive.The connection was unmatched.The sex was off the charts…. And the emotional pain was unbearable. One moment, they were...

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Why they’re avoidant

Let’s talk about a painful truth most people miss: The traits we blame on others— their avoidance, their coldness, their walls— are often reflections of the parts of us we’ve been unwilling to face. (This is called “shadow projection”) Here’s what I mean: If you...

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