Dr. Molly Barrow

The Official Dr. Molly Barrow Blog offers educational self help advice about relationships, business, dating, marriage, parenting, teenagers and children, self-esteem, love and romance. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D in psychology and is the author of Matchlines for Singles and the self-esteem adventure series, Malia and Teacup Awesome African Adventure and Malia and Teacup Out on a Limb. Dr. Molly is a relationship and psychology expert host on progressiveradionnetwork.com and television guest.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Help for Lovelife? Matchlines Relationship Test Graph Can Shows Best Match For You

Need help with your love life? Check out the Matchlines Compatibility Test that will help you to see who will be your best match. You can test your current partner or help decide between two loves. For under thirty dollars the Matchlines Test may be the best investment you will ever make.

Dr. Molly Barrow
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Author

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Relationship and Dating Help: How to find a Serious Relationship Test.

There are so many web sites about dating, romance and marital relationships. If you are just having a fun with a few friends or you want to test your relationship for a few laughs there are literally thousands of quizzes, horoscopes and mini tests from which to choose. However, if you are in distress or want to prevent yourself from making the wrong choice in love look for the following criteria to find a serious test for your relationship that is based on solid psychological principals.

1. Ph.D./Dr.
Begin with finding a well-educated therapist with a doctorate degree. You want the questions and analysis to be the creation of someone who is well educated in the field of psychology and relationships.

2. Psychotherapist.
You want a person who has done more than just study books. Find someone who has worked with thousands of clients as a professional therapist in private practice.

3. Be prepared to pay a small fee for the service. A free test may not offer a serious analysis or be very helpful. Web sites, insurance and time to write are expensive for a professional.

4. Look for recommendations from reputable people who you recognize? Do they give their whole name when recommending the therapist? Happy couples are proud of the one who helped them.

5. Has the therapist been published? Getting a book published is an arduous and difficult task and many people are rejected. A published book on relationships indicates an expert in the field. Taking another person's advice is risky. Being published is one more substantiating recommendation.

6. Have they been quoted by major magazines, appeared on television or radio as an expert? You want an expert when it comes to finding help for your broken heart.

Use the following Internet search keywords to help you narrow your search to a quality relationship tests:
"relationship test" expert Dr psychology

BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio, and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World, has a radio show on blogtalkradio.com and is a columnist for Menstuff.org.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Blinded by Sex? Relationship expert Dr. Molly Barrow

When we were kids there was a rumor that you could go blind from too much sex. Well, you can also be blinded in a bad relationship by great sex. Passion can make you believe that you are in love. Love is not about a sexual rush from an erotic lover. Love is a mix of agape and Eros, long lasting and enhancing feelings. If you feel passionately about someone who is mistreating you, you may be blinded by your sexual attraction and unable to see how detrimental the wrong relationship can be. The more innocent and vulnerable that you are, the more you need to be cautious. If someone is yelling, scolding, demeaning or physically hurting you... even in play or during sex...you need to get away. There is never a reason or an excuse to tolerate mistreatment in a relationship. Test your relationship.


BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio, and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World, has a radio show on blogtalkradio.com and is a columnist for Menstuff.org.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Misuse of Power Often Leads to Sexual Abuse. Relationship Expert Dr. Molly Barrow

Yahoo reported today that nearly 14% of Catholic schools are closing. Certainly much stress has been placed on the Catholic Church due to punitive payments for negligence and pedophilia. There are several lessons to be learned.
1. If you donate your hard earned dollars to a place of worship request that the money is used for local service rather than sent to fund corporate power and pay for other's mistakes, crimes or bad judgement.
2. Never leave your child unsupervised with an adult that you do not trust. If someone is above reproach they will not object to live video or audio recording of their interactions with children. Insist on "Nanny Cam."
3. Talk to your children often, even know-it-all teenagers, about what to do if someone threatens them, tries to blame them, pretends they love them, or makes them feel afraid. Really listen if your child tries to tell you something happened as they often only try once.
4. This is not the first time a religious leader, political leader, teacher or coach misused their power to damage children. The same scenario happens to thousands of children every day. Do not bury your head in the sand. As a responsible adult you must be vigilant. Rather than assume people are innocent when it comes to your child's safety, protect your child first. Good parents and kind people understand why you are so protective. Guilty people will say you are being silly and too cautious. Please tell them to go away and put your child before school, church organizations or community opinion.


BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio, and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World, has a radio show on blogtalkradio.com and is a columnist for Menstuff.org.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Should the Female Pursue the Male? Relationship Help Dr. Molly Barrow.com

I have been sitting by the phone waiting to hear from my lguy? For awhile he found the time to call me every day or even more often, but now it seems like I am getting the cold shoulder. What should I do? Should I call him?
Anxiously waiting

Dear Anxiously Awaiting-

No, do not touch that phone! The man must choose to love you. If you do anything to coerce a man to pay attention to you, you have started a chain of events based on artificial intimacy. He may go along for the ride, be sexual with you and take what you offer, but he will not have committed his heart. Over time, he will drift away from you and you will get that awful gut rot feeling in the pit of your stomach.

There is so much sacrifice, cooperation and compromise in a long term relationship. You will work harder for love than for any job. But for a marriage or long term partnership to last, you must have a willingness to commit from both parties and that is something that you cannot force. If he is creating distance, then you must step back from the relationship. If he fails to contact you, then you stop calling it a relationship. Understand that you had an affair of the heart that has ended.

Work hard on yourself and get ready to move on to the next opportunity to find true love. Time is wasting, if you are just waiting for a phone to ring. A silent phone means the desire was not long lasting. Be grateful you felt loving feelings but do not try to make it work just because you selfishly want someone. It must be mutual or it can turn into an abusive, debilitating relationship. And who needs that?



BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.

Is Your Lover Lying? Relationship expert Dr. Molly Barrow

How can you tell when your partner love is telling lies? What questions can you ask to find out the truth?

Listen to Dr. Molly on her radio show Dr. Molly Barrow Relationship Answers!!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drmollybarrow/2008/04/10/Communication-Body-Language-and-Finding-Truth-in-Your-Relationship

30 minutes

BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Job Application Rejection - Turn Into a Yes! Relationship Expert Dr. Molly Barrow

Have you received a standardized rejection letter? Here's where the great get going!
Call the company and ask for the name of the person in charge of hiring. That may be the Human Resources Manager or the Employment Manager. Be sure to get a name. Never send to Whom it May Concern. It will get tossed immediately.

Dear Ms .....
Thank you for your response.
(Always start positively , a thank you is nice even for a rejection letter).

I am friends with XXXXXX who has always spoken highly of your company.
(Name drop if you can someone who works for the company or in the same field and give a compliment for more positive energy).

I would appreciate your consideration for any appropriate future openings that you may have. I am a XXXXX
(Now sing your praises, toot your own horn, sell yourself as the greatest ever).


I would appreciate an opportunity to have a short meeting with you to discuss how my skills might fit with your company. Please give me a call to set up a short meeting at your convenience.
(Just get a meeting any way you can),

Please learn more about me at (website if you have one).

Best Regards,
XXXXXX

(Put in all your contact information and attach or include your resume.)

You just might turn a "No thanks" into "How did we ever overlook you? You're hired!"


BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Dr. Molly Barrow Radio Show - Relationship Answers: Recognize the Wrong Relationship

Does your partner blame you for everything? Listen to Dr. Molly Barrow's radio show RELATIONSHIP ANSWERS. Today's program is called Recognize the Wrong Relationship!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drmollybarrow/2008/04/06/Recognize-the-Wrong-Relationship

BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.

Saturday, April 05, 2008

Talking to your Teenager! Relationship Help Dr. Molly Barrow author psychotherapist

How do you talk to a teenager who no longer wants to take advice from a parental figure?

Part of the challenge is to communicate with your child in a way that does not assault their strong desire to be self sufficient and independent. However, it is essential to give your opinion about important subjects. But how can you avoid sounding like you are giving another boring lecture?

1. Begin by asking your child what they think about the subject first.
2. Listen carefully and do actually think about what they said.
3. Ask at least one question about what they said to prove you were really paying attention.
4. Try not to always go on about the worst case scenario. There are infinite other possibilities besides the worst outcome.
5. Praise the fact that they have given the subject some good thinking, no matter how outlandish their conclusions.
6. Offer your opinion in a matter of fact way beginning with "I wonder if..." never say "This is the way to do it..."
7. Expect total rejection of your ideas at first and don't try to convince anyone or defend your opinions.
8. Once you have given your teenager your opinion in a non threatening way, he or she will be able to accept the information more easily and without emotional tantrums. Maybe, just maybe, that will be enough to help them make good decisions when you are not around.


BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Looking for Love? Relationship expert Dr. Molly Barrow

Are you looking for a new relationship? Where do you start to find the right partner?

Think of your quest for love as a real job. Just like when you finally got serious about a profession instead of just browsing the want ads, you have to commit to doing the work it takes to find a good partner.

Rule 1.
Be seen in public. If you look for a partner in a bar, chances are much higher that you will find an alcoholic. You must be far more creative than that! Go for the hobbies and sports, religious events and charities, and the coffee houses and cafes. Take a book and plant yourself in the best lighting, smile and say "Hello" to everyone.
Rule 2.
Imagine every detail about your perfect partner. Include what they wear, the places they frequent and the hobbies they enjoy. You should be able to literally draw the one for whom you are looking. We will certainly compromise on this later but for now get a picture of what qualities would truly make you happy in a great "catch." Test yourself to see your strengths and weaknesses in a relationship. Test.
Rule 3.
Odds are that you will get your heart broken 99 times out of a hundred encounters with the opposite sex. (That percentage is how often encyclopedia salesman figure their sales pitch will be successful, and is probably not really useful here.) The point is if you cannot take the heartbreak of rejection then you cannot really play the game wholeheartedly. Count on a week of torturous crying and three months of feeling rotten for every affair that ends badly because you did not want to break up yet. Practical men may grieve far less than the romantic ladies.
Rule 4.
Reach up, not down. No matter how many times you have failed at love reach up for your match, not lower. A lowlife will break your heart even faster than someone who appears a little out of your league. Read Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love for help in selecting a proper partner.
Rule 5.
See each interaction with another person, no matter how brief, as a success not a failure. Keeping a great relationship is the hardest job in the world. Practice, practice, practice.



BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Reader Comment on Dr. Molly Barrow Article

Hurt By Ungrateful People? Try a True Gift
By: Molly Barrow

Article ID: 971831
Published: February 06, 2008
Category: Business

Summary:
Are you a kind and generous person? Do you have talents and abilities to share with less fortunate people? Are you ever outraged at the lack of reciprocity when you give to your friends and family? When you gave your help or service was there a tiny thought or hope in the back of your altruistic mind that you would receive something in return?


Comments:

JOANNE SMITH writes:
Subject: Ungrateful Am I
Boy did you hit the nail on the head, or rather, my head. I am humbled and ashamed. Thanks for the reality check, even christians make mistakes and for that, I am sorry. I will let go and let god. Thanks for the advise.
Comment provided March 29, 2008 at 10:09 am

Joanne
Thank you for commenting on my article. I think we are here to strive and learn, and so we do make many mistakes. Although I think shame usually just gets in our way of trying something new. It is a good idea to stay alert for signs that we are stubborn and not listening. You are absolutely right, when we hit roadblock after roadblock, perhaps it is time to let go and try another direction. Best wishes for happiness.
Dr. Molly

BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.

COLD LOVE ? Bring back desire and energy to your relationship. Relationship expert Dr. Molly Barrow

Has your love gone cold?
Do you look at your partner or spouse and feel nothing. What does that mean? Should you consider breaking up?
Hold on just a minute.

IF you have invested a lot of effort and years in this relationship and especially if you have children, be sure to take considerable time making a decision that could shake up your life, family, career and innocent family members.

Most long term relationships ebb and flow with desire, attraction and attention.

Take time to analyze your relationship or get a professional to help you sort out feelings of distance, frustration and boredom. Often our unhappiness with ourselves gets transferred to our poor partner. Before you ever consider leaving a long term partner put some energy into remaking yourself. Maybe you are the one who is boring, angry and suffering from low energy.

Get some healthy excitement back in your day with a new job, hobby or challenge. Take the Matchlines Test for Healthy Relationships and see where you could improve on your interaction. Be sure to pay careful attention to the state of your health. Hormone replacement, shedding a few pounds, and new stimuli can re-energize both you and your sensuality. You might see your old partner with brand new eyes.

BIO: Introducing the new relationship compatibility test, Match Lines Systems for Successful Relationships for Singles, Couples and Business by psychology expert, Dr. Molly Barrow. Official Web Site: http://www.DrMollyBarrow.com. Find love and healthy relationship advice for dating, pre-marital, marriage, and business relationships. Dr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of the new book, "Matchlines: A Revolutionary New Way of Looking at Relationships and Making the Right Choices in Love," ISBN 159507158X. As an authority on relationship and psychological topics; a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and Authors Guild and is a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio and in O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, N Magazine, Women's Health, Harvard Business School, Women's World and Shrink About This columnist for Menstuff.