Political “To Do” List Done: Right to Be Gay and Marry Still to Do: Right to all of my income, not just the portion a “progressive” and elitist government tells me is mine; Right to purchase health care/health insurance … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: I’ve been living with my girlfriend for several years. There is not a fight or disagreement between us that she doesn’t tell her friends about. Nothing is private between us, and I’ve actually stopped confiding in her … Continue reading
A reader tells me that her sister is not a good parent. Though she leaves her kids alone at all hours, speaks rudely to them and feeds them fast-food every day, she resents the fact that they don’t appreciate her. … Continue reading
People sometimes tell me that their spouses, family members or friends accuse them of being ‘too sensitive.’ Being told you’re too sensitive is basically the same as somebody saying, ‘I don’t like what you’re feeling.’ And that can certainly be … Continue reading
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage’s whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. —Ayn Rand
Hillary Clinton recently said she hoped the U.S. would elect a woman to the White House because it would send “exactly the right historical signal” to men, women and children. She said women in politics need to “dare to compete” … Continue reading
Controversy is heating up over an Obama administration plan to drastically reduce the amount of federal lands available for oil shale development in the American West. The Bush administration had set aside 1.3 million acres for oil shale and tar … Continue reading
The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge to conquest and the more violent the emotional agitation. — Alfred Adler, psychological theorist Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: My boyfriend and I have been living together for 8 years. Overall, we’re happy (or at least I thought we were). A couple of months ago he started seeing a therapist. I have no idea why. Now, … Continue reading
Former Vice President Dick Cheney called Edward Snowden a ‘traitor’ on Sunday during an interview on ‘Fox News Sunday,’ saying the leak was ‘one of the worst occasions in my memory of somebody with access to classified information doing enormous … Continue reading
I have a friend who has been single for years. She is attractive and popular. In spite of her independence, she very much hopes to one day be in a comfortable relationship — maybe even get married. A worthy goal, … Continue reading
Sometimes people say, “I won’t have any expectations. That way, I won’t be disappointed.” Is this even possible? Actually, this is not a healthy approach. The reason is: You have expectations whether you want to think so, or not. If … Continue reading