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Gay Men Chicago: 5 Places to Meet a Boyfriend That’s Not a Bar!

May 23, 2023 2SC Staff

Gay Bar Alternatives for Dating in Chicago The gay bars in Chicago can be a fun place to hang out – particularly if you are looking for a spot to chill with friends. But if […]

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7 Ways to Improve Your Self-Confidence for Dating

June 20, 2019 2SC Staff

Self-Confidence and Dating – A Closer Look Dating in Chicago can take a huge toll on self-confidence. For some, finding that perfect match can seem so easy, but for others it’s an absolute drain. Over […]

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21 Tips for Being a Better Friend

April 2, 2017 2SC Staff

Better friend tips By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW A true friend of mine once said, “when you leave a visit with a friend, you should feel uplifted and full…you shouldn’t feel empty and exhausted.” We need […]

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Where No One Has Gone Before

March 26, 2016 2SC Staff

By: Bill Farrand, MA, LCPC Anyone who has lived in New York City as an adult prior to moving to Chicago (or any other less densely populated city) will immediately experience a mild form of […]

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Male Friendships: An Endangered Species?

February 19, 2016 2SC Staff

Male Friendships By: Bill Farrand, MA, LCPC While the 21st century may not quite yet be time to lament the demise of the once- venerable institution of “Buddyhood,” the latest research clearly does not bode […]

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Catogorize Your Friends to Adjust Your Expectations

July 6, 2015 2SC Staff

Adjusting Expectations By: Deb Klecha Over the course of our lives we will form many different types of friendships. Some of these will continue throughout our lives and others will abruptly end. When one ends, it can […]

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What Do Dreams About The Future or Past Mean?

April 12, 2015 2SC Staff

What Does My Dream Mean? Guest Post By: Dr. John Moore What does my dream mean? This is a common question that many of our Chicago counseling and psychotherapy clients ask as they search for […]

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10 Signs You Are NOT Relationship Ready

September 26, 2014 2SC Staff

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