by John Ballew | Sep 29, 2012 | Emotional health, Overcoming anxiety, single life, Uncategorized
Feeling lonely is one of life’s more unpleasant experiences. Like most other mammals, we find being part of a pair or a pack a way that our bodies and emotions regulate themselves. When we don’t have access to others for one reason or another, we are more prone to... 
by John Ballew | Sep 13, 2012 | Overcoming anxiety, single life, successful dating
Few things are as disliked as small talk — especially by people who are socially anxious or shy. The feeling of being out there on your own without a clue to get the conversational ball rolling can feel a bit overwhelming. But the ability to make small talk is... by John Ballew | May 11, 2012 | Good life, single life
Maybe you saw the headline in the AJC: Atlanta tops for people living alone. The May 1 article noted that Atlanta is tied for Washington with 38.5% of households consisting of one person. More and more of us are living alone, it seems. So why does being alone seem... 
by John Ballew | Jan 2, 2012 | Dating and single life, getting unstuck, single life, successful dating
The start of a new year is traditionally time to reflect back over how things are going in life and to reflect on our goals and hopes for the future. What if you’re single? I’m highly suspicious of resolutions like “find a partner;” entering into a relationship...