The subject of grieving and loss comes up quite often in my office. During these sessions, I learn so much about what people want (and don’t want) to hear. Most often, they simply want you to “be there.” They need … Continue reading
I hear this question almost daily in my office: When divorce becomes a possibility, is it better for parents to stay together for the sake of the kids, or separate in an attempt to find personal happiness? This real-life dilemma … Continue reading
The summer season is still in high gear, and it’s a special time to get together with friends, family and neighbors. In most cases, that’s a good thing. But there can sometimes be awkward moments when neighbors drop in uninvited. … Continue reading
My office is exactly eleven steps from the waiting room. About a minute ago, I found myself standing out there; utterly clueless as to why I went in the first place. Whatever my perfectly good reason had been for taking … Continue reading
Let’s face it: It’s no secret that the variety of good restaurants here in the Cape Region can make it hard to maintain a beach-worthy shape. We humans are imaginative creatures, and we’ve perfected a long list of reasons to … Continue reading
We spend around six years of our lives — 2,100 days — in the shadowy world of dreams. And that world still mystifies us. But because of their deeply personal nature, we know few facts about dreams. But examination of … Continue reading
“Empty Nest Syndrome.” What a great name! Though I’ve talked to many moms and dads who (frankly) see it as a cause for celebration, some have trouble coping with the loss of … well, when you get right down to … Continue reading
It’s surprising how many people have a fear of flying. Many of those I encounter tell me that they worry about incompetent mechanics on the ground or cost-cutting CEOs sending an airplane with maintenance problems up into the sky. Even … Continue reading
“Ahh, retirement—no more commute, no more responsibilities. I can’t wait!” The holy grail of retirement is the reward for a lifetime of accomplishment and faithful employment. But for some people it doesn’t quite live up to all it’s supposed to … Continue reading
I got some interesting responses to my recent column about the negative aspects of lying. A mother of three writes, “I’ve tried to impress on my children that lying is more than just ‘bad’ or a ‘sin,’ and that the … Continue reading
We all tell lies at one time or another. Most are little white lies to spare somebody’s feelings, or to get out of a commitment that we wish we had never made. The majority of people feel guilty after telling … Continue reading
It’s a simple fact, and quite true: Stress is part of the price we pay for living. And stress, like living, is here to stay. The challenge is how to manage it. Though helpful lists in newspapers can sometimes be … Continue reading