Naked Truth Blog

The Naked Truth blog explores our very natural human tendency to lie and its effect on our relationships. This includes how self-deception influences our romantic partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, eating and body image, interaction with diverse cultural groups, and our relationship to ourselves. For it’s only when we become aware of our self-deceptive tendencies that we can challenge them and powerfully emerge into more authentic selves.

You can read it here or on Psychology Today.

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Naked Truth Blog

"The Naked Truth explores how your ability to be honest with yourself affects your life. Although the topics I explore vary widely, the aim of the blog is to explore how honest self-awareness and understanding are key to your life fulfillment. For only when you are honest with yourself can you change."

You can read it here or on Psychology Today.

7 Lies You May Tell Yourself After a Breakup

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | August 27, 2023
As a psychologist with a specialty in lying and romantic relationships, I see how hard it is for people to move on after...

10 Toxic Communication Tendencies in Romantic Relationships

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | July 28, 2023
Unhealthy patterns of interactions in romantic relationships almost always include communication difficulties. In her book Toxic People (1995), Jillian Glass described a relationship dynamic in which...

Can You Shift From Lovers to Friends?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | June 29, 2023
After a breakup, the way we relate to our former romantic partner shifts dramatically. Sexual, romantic, and daily shared life patterns stop or...

4 Things That Make a Kiss Amazing—or Horrible

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | May 26, 2023
Most of us have experienced an amazing kiss that leaves us tingling from head to toe. Unfortunately, most of us have also...

Can I Be Friends With My Ex?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | April 28, 2023
One of my most memorable rock-bottom moments came on a rainy Saturday night when my ex-girlfriend stopped by. We were trying to...

Becoming More Authentic

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | March 31, 2023
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." — Carl Jung As humans, most of us want to be...

Loving Your Body in the Bedroom

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | February 27, 2023
Most of us probably already know intuitively that body image affects our satisfaction and enjoyment of sexual experiences (Gillen & Markey, 2019). For many...

Valentine’s Day Lies About Love

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | January 28, 2023
It’s February. Everywhere you look, sweet-smelling red roses, assorted chocolates, and heart-shaped balloons surround you. Even if you want to avoid it...

Can You Feel Addicted to a Lover?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | December 29, 2022
Have you ever been madly in love? Felt completely and utterly enamored with another person? Been so enchanted by your lover that...

What is Therapy, Really?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | December 1, 2022
Adults in the United States are seeking therapy and mental health treatment at increasingly high rates. A recent survey by the American...