Barely does a sitcom or TV talk show go by without the word “passive aggressive” popping up. Despite its overuse, it is a very real behavior. Do any of these situations sound familiar? A friend assures you that he’s happy … Continue reading
Dealing with couples’ conflicts can be stressful for everyone involved. One of the questions that parents often ask me is whether it’s right or wrong to stay together solely for the sake of the children. Their premise is that their … Continue reading
Not a day goes by that social media isn’t whining and kvetching about bad experiences with service providers. But when I look closer at some of the individual situations (it’s what I do, after all…), I begin to see a … Continue reading
One of the issues that comes up most often in my office is money. In fact, it’s one of the top reasons for divorce. From childhood we often hear, “Money is the root of all evil,” or, “Money can’t buy … Continue reading
A visitor to Bethany Beach emails that her next-door neighbor freely allows his dogs to do their “business” on her lawn and driveway, and makes no effort to remove it. The writer feels uncomfortable confronting the neighbor about it, and … Continue reading
“Say what you mean, and mean what you say.” This venerable and oh-so-true expression reveals a lot about the importance of integrity, honesty and keeping your word in your day-to-day life. Years ago, I had a neighbor who felt it … Continue reading
One of the more interesting facets of my practice is the otherwise well-meaning clients who don’t take my advice or suggestions – in spite of the fact that they are paying me for those very things. Over the years I’ve … Continue reading
When I see a couple for therapy, there are a number of things they will often complain about: kids, money, in-laws (!) — it’s tough to nail down a specific subject. But if I had to, my experience suggests a … Continue reading
From time to time, a parent or a spouse will tell me that their child or partner “needs help.” But when I ask them why, they either don’t answer, or they say that they can’t get their loved one to … Continue reading
As advances in medical science continue to extend the lives of Baby Boomers, people are often spending more years caring for their elderly parents than they spent raising their own children. Aging parents are all different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all … Continue reading
Every year around Valentine’s Day, clients invariably ask me for insight into things that couples complain about the most – and there are so many: kids, money, in-laws (!); it’s tough to nail down. But if I had to, I … Continue reading
It’s easy to be stressed these days. Even the simple act of turning on your TV can cause anxiety, so it’s important that your stress management skills are properly developed and maintained. Taking the time to enjoy life’s pleasures is … Continue reading