Clarissayjada
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YOU'RE JUST A DUMBASS
http://yourejustadumbass.com/
I’m a researcher, scientist and clinician with 17 years of experience in mental health, behavioral science, and public health. I created this blog, originally, as a conversation to myself about my experiences with suboptimal relationships. Sometimes it is what I have said to myself; other times it is what I have said about someone else. Regardless of what perspective it was from, it is always from a place of evolution and empowerment.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 62 )
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Top 5 Ironic Reasons You Aren’t Finding the Right One
Summer's here so people try to blame the weather for not wanting to commit (aka the break-up season). The summer isn't the reason you can't find the right... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2016 LOVE & SEX -
Why Are Men So Non-committal?
Spring is near, so I've been getting a lot of women asking for relationship advice on non-committal men. If you ask men why they are so non-committal, why they... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2016 LOVE & SEX -
Top 3 Things NOT to Say on Your Online Dating Profile
People are attracted to what resonates with them. Online dating is no different. We are treating online dating as we do social media streams; the shiniest objec... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2015 LOVE & SEX -
Is Tinder Cheating on Itself? Super Like?
Tinder has been under some heat lately with the app being associated with increases in STD rates and destroying millennials dating experiences. So, what does... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2015 LOVE & SEX -
5 Types to Avoid
The emotionally and financially needy types. Emotional and financial neediness makes you attract co-dependent relationships that, in the long run, don’t fill... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2015 LOVE & SEX -
Ahhhh the Tangled Web We Weave
I have to say that I wasn’t surprised that a site like Ashley Madison existed, but that the Impact Team hacked it for the greater good, did. “Will The Impact... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2015 LOVE & SEX -
Single on Valentine’s Day? Dr Ruth Can Fix That!
I recently had the honor of being a panelist with Dr. Ruth on Huff Post Live http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/archive/segment/54dd085d78c90a7445000372! For... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2015 LOVE & SEX -
Want to Get Some Lovin’ on Valentine’s Day? Do ANY of These
Want to get some lovin’ on Valentine’s Day? Here’s some quick gift ideas to help you out: If you’re looking for her favorite perfume, check which perfume bottle... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2015 LOVE & SEX -
Want Love? Stop Doing Dumb Shit That Gets You No One.
“I want tall, dark, and handsome.” So do plenty of other people. “I want barbie who can cook and clean.” Take a #. The problem with approaching online dating... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 LOVE & SEX -
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Online Dating Experience
1. Don’t force fit someone into your life because you are experiencing online dating fatigue. The process of several serial dates with people that you lack... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Want to Improve Your OKC Profile? Christian Rudder Tells Us How.
I recently had the honor of being a panelist with Christian Rudder, OkCupid‘s co-founder, on HuffPost Live about his new book Dataclysm: Who We Are (When We... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Wow! I’ve Been Nominated For 2014 Small Business Influencer Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESilva, Clarissa Nominated For 2014 Small Business Influencer AwardsCleveland, OH, August 29, 2014 – Silva, Clarissa has been nominated for... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Sometimes Those That Share the Most Joy in the World Are Those That Suffer...
In light of the tragic death of Robin Williams, a true icon that created laughter and inspiration, I feel the need to go off topic. Sometimes those that share... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Is There a Science to Love?
I recently had the honor of participating on HuffPost Live’s segment “How We Can Understand Love Through Science” with Dr. Sue Johnson. Dr. Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Top 3 Things to Help Get Over an Ex.
Dealing with a break-up, separation or divorce is often difficult. Here are a few things that can help you cope with the break-up, separation or divorce.1. Try... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Really? And That’s Why You’re Just a Dumbass
Say you want to meet someone that has the potential for long-term, would you write this?“I think you’re hot. So I’ll lay it all out…I would like to date... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2014 LOVE & SEX -
What They Don’t Tell You About Online Dating: the Mathematics of Love.
It is estimated that 1 in 4 relationships start online and predicted that 70% will use online dating services in the future. The current reality of online... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Tryst & Online Dating
Tryst (TRY Something Tonight) is a dating app that’s essentially a cross between Tinder and OKCupid. Tryst was created for Bravo’s new online dating show “Onlin... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2014 LOVE & SEX -
Online Dating Rituals of the American Male
Bravo’s latest dating installment “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male” is a hilarious show. Ever wonder why so many of the “Online Dating Rituals of... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2014 LOVE & SEX -
What People Don’t Tell You About Dating the Wrong Types.
When you’re dating down, you aren’t always aware that you are doing it. I came up with an inventory to help you identify some of the red flags on Stop dating... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2014 LOVE & SEX