Water Your Own Garden
Most people think of a relationship as two people, two entities. But the entire emotional landscape of the couple shifts … Read more
Are You Having Enough Sex?
Please realize that if you and your partner are happy with your sex life, that is all that counts. Don’t … Read more
Embracing Change: The Key to a Healthy Relationship
One of the most common factors among long-lasting marriages is the recognition that there have actually been multiple marriages between … Read more
Our Attitude Toward Aging
As I get older, I am increasingly aware of the many indignities of aging. As they say, it is not … Read more
Understanding Someone with Depression
When someone you love is battling depression, it can be difficult to understand what’s going on. People process depression in … Read more
Make a Request Rather than a Complaint
In my counseling sessions with couples, I often hear a partner’s defensive and sometimes angry reply to his or her … Read more
Embracing the Uncertainty of Life
The philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once wrote, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” Kierkgaard’s statement … Read more
Keeping It Simple
At this time of year, what if we could come up with only one resolution that would take us significantly … Read more
Be the Change You Wish To See
Along with its festive spirit, the Holiday season tends to bring lots of pressure to “perform”. Regardless of whether the … Read more
The Power of Attitude Approximates Magic
At Thanksgiving time, we are reminded to give thanks, count our blessings, and adopt an attitude of gratitude. What if … Read more