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Amy Johnson - Psychologist, Relationship Coach - Chicago, IL
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Amy Johnson (PhD)

Psychologist

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Phone 312-720-9369

Articles

Is It Really Okay To End A Friendship?

Every once and a while I talk to someone who asks permission to end a friendship. They say something like, “Is it really okay that I stop calling?”, or “I can’t just ‘break-up’ with her…can I?” Here’s my view on relationships: Life is like a ...

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Follow these Rules for a Good Relationship

How many relationship rules have you heard in your life? Too many to count, I’d bet. “Wait three days before calling.” “Laugh at his jokes and act very interested.” “Tell him you have plans (even when you don’t) and act disinterested.” “Don’t ...

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Are You Playing To Win In Relationships?

One of biggest differences I see between people who have created happy relationships and those who haven’t is the act of keeping score. If you’re keeping score you may come out on top of your partner, but the relationship will come out on the bottom. In other words, if you’re playing to ...

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Man Speak Vs. Woman Speak: 10 Common Misunderstandings

Many arguments between couples stem from simple misunderstandings based on different communication styles. For example, women often want to vent, and a man will often misinterpret this by thinking ...

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Always Attracted to the Wrong Person? End the Pattern in 3 Steps

Patterns are your automatic, default ways of being. They’re how you naturally react to circumstances in your life. Patterns are everywhere. Life is full of them. Maybe your pattern for dealing with stress ...

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Amy Johnson

Quick Stats

Credentials:

PhD

Time in Practice:

6-10 years

I practice in:

All areas, please inquire

Additional Expertise:

Relationship Coach

I offer my services:

Telephone

By Email

Articles by Amy Johnson
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Is It Really Okay To End A Friendship?

Life is like a play. There are many scenes and a rotating cast of characters.

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Follow these Rules for a Good Relationship

How many relationship rules have you heard in your life? They're rubbish. All of them.

Are You Playing To Win In Relationships?

If you're playing to win, you've already lost.

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Man Speak Vs. Woman Speak: 10 Common Misunderstandings

How to avoid common arguments by better understanding how men and women communicate.

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Always Attracted to the Wrong Person? End the Pattern in 3 Steps

Stop falling for the wrong person and have the relationship you really want.

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Amy Johnson

All Specialties

Career, Communication Problems, Couples/Marital Issues, Empowering Women, Financial Stress, Infidelity / Affair Recovery, Life Management