Fernando Campos
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Co-authored Articles (15)
How to
Handle a Dramatic Sister in Law
Whether or not you think your sister-in-law is crazy depends a lot on what crazy means for you. But some of the indicators that your sister-in-law is not considerate of your needs include being sent masses of outraged te...
Unicorns in Relationships: What Are They (and How to Find One)
Get the full scoop on unicorns in poly communities If you're interested in or just curious about polyamory, you've probably heard the phrase "unicorn" a few times. But what does that really mean and who exactly is the "...
How False Accusations in a Relationship Impact Your Mental Health
Learn the emotional effects of false accusations on relationships Healthy relationships are built on trust. When a partner falsely accuses the other of bad behavior, that trust can be shaken, causing major psychological ...
What It Means to Fish For Compliments (& Why People Do It)
Everything you need to know about this fishy expression Does someone you know always seem to be looking for praise and boasting to try and get you to admire them? They might be fishing for compliments, and we’re here t...
How to
Stop Your Parents from Fighting
Listening to your parents fight is very very hard to do, and you may not know to respond when they start up again. You may be wondering if there's anything you can do to make them stop. Unfortunately, no one can '''make'...
Overstimulation: How to Stop & Prevent It
The best ways to stop being overstimulatedOverstimulation is a state caused by too much sensory input. Everything around you triggers one or more of your senses, and when too much information is being processed at once, ...
How to Spot and Survive a Narcissist’s Smear Campaign
Overcome narcissistic abuse with our expert-backed guide A smear campaign is a tactic narcissists use to ruin another person’s reputation. These manipulative attacks can be really devaluing and alienating to whoever a...
How to
Become a Polygamist
Polygamists are people who have more than one spouse. Polygamy is banned in the United States, as well as most developed countries, though it is quite common in other parts of the world. In spite of its illegality in mos...
Mono-Poly Relationships: Definition, Tips for Success, & More
How to thrive in a monogamous-polyamorous dynamicWe all know that monogamous partners go well with other monogamous people, and polyamorous partners match well with other polyamorous people. But what about when a monogam...
11 Rules For Successful Polyamorous Relationships: Tips, Boundaries, & More
Learn how polyamorous relationships work—and how to set rules and boundaries for you and your partners Are you thinking of exploring polyamory? If so, you’re not alone. These unconventional relationships can be incr...
How to
Care for Younger Siblings
As older siblings, it’s sometimes your responsibility to take care of your younger brothers and sisters. This is especially true if you're in a single parent household or your parents work a lot. It can be hard if you ...
How to
Deal With Drama Queens or Kings
Drama queens and kings will show up all throughout your life, from grade school to your workplace as an adult. While dealing with these people might feel tedious and exhausting, there are ways to handle your interactions...
Gaslighting Is Abuse: 10 Signs It’s Happening to You
Learn to recognize gaslighting in all kinds of relationships Gaslighting is a terrible form of emotional abuse. It occurs when someone manipulates a person into questioning their own sanity, causing them to doubt their f...
Are You Gaslighting Yourself? Why You Do It and How to Stop
Learn to go easier on yourself & improve your confidenceDo you tend to be really hard on yourself? Do you sometimes weigh yourself down with heavy thoughts like “This is all my fault,” or “I’m too sensitive”? ...
Differences between Codependent & Interdependent Relationships
Learn how codependency and interdependence impact relationships What makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy? If you’ve Googled this before, you’ve probably encountered the terms “interdependence” and “codepe...
