Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a coach and a therapist? Maybe you have, and that's why you're reading this. Or maybe you haven't, but maybe now I've put the idea in your head.
Author: Dennis Hong
Marriage & Family Therapist | Social skills coach | Writer of things | 67-inch pianist
Pardon the Hiatus, I’m Also a Therapist Now
I've been doling out dating and social skills advice in various forms for over a decade now, but I also realized how I could benefit from formal training in therapy. So here I am now, two years later, finally surfacing for air with my newly minted Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.
How to Tell an Entertaining Story
The next time you have something you want to share, map out these steps. Consider the elements of a story, and think about whether or not your anecdote will actually be interesting to others.
How to Be Heard in a Group Conversation
If you're not the most outspoken person, take a tip from our friend Steve. You may not be able to think up the perfect, captivating thing to say. But you may not have to. Instead, keep an eye out for ...
Alpha Male Nonsense
I want to share an example that everyone can relate to, because the notion that a dominant individual is more attractive isn't inherently wrong. The question is ...
Don’t Be So Emo on Social Media
It really comes down to a choice and a sacrifice if you are truly struggling with your dating life ...
Stop Bragging About How Nice You Are
You're basically wanting women to like you because you pass as a minimally acceptable human being. That's pathetic, dude.
It's not that women like jerks ...
Don’t Ask an Asian Woman Where She’s From
Even if we were to remove the racism issue altogether, you still shouldn't open with that line.
If fact, it’s the dumbest line you can open with. And it has everything to do with ...
Pickup Lines Are an Arms Race
You can't win an arms race. All you can do is keep up and hopefully stay just ahead of the competition.
That means that you can't simply rehash a line you learned from a blog post or video you came across.
How to Make a Witty Comment
So how do we come up with a witty comment in the spur of the moment? I do have a technique that you can use to hone your wit. It takes a decent amount of practice, but it can definitely be learned.
Social Savvy Sage 