Barely a day goes by that we don’t hear some ‘expert’ refer to alcohol and drug abuse problems as medical diseases. Many qualified professionals disagree, however. They suggest that false beliefs — not physical maladies — play a primary role … Continue reading →

One of my favorite ‘in-season’ pastimes is to stroll the boardwalk or the beach and watch people having fun. Though many have gone to considerable expense to travel (or buy a vacation home) here, their laughter and smiles always make … Continue reading →

People — divorced, widowed or perpetually single — ask me how they can find (and keep) a romantic relationship. What is it that prevents a person from finding the love they want? The answer usually boils down to a combination … Continue reading →

People often ask me if people lie to their therapists. Though it seems kind of self-defeating — considering they’re paying for the sessions — I will admit that I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out when somebody is lying. Most … Continue reading →

A visitor to DrHurd.com writes, ‘My wife of two years goes out of her way to control me. Everything from constant phone calls asking where I am, to ordering me to go to sleep when it suits her or to … Continue reading →

Of all the things that people ask me about (both in and out of my office), marriage, relationships and commitment are always at the top of the list. And for good reason! Research published by Scientific American Mind shows that, … Continue reading →

Before you donate your time (or money) to the various charities and causes here at the beach, it’s important to nurture your own sense of self. To help others, you must first feel good about you.  Most of us are … Continue reading →

When it comes to teenagers, one of the subjects that comes up in my office is interpersonal relationships — especially sex. In a study presented at a meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), researchers at the University of … Continue reading →

I recently wrote an article in my web site column, ‘The Daily Dose of Reason’, entitled ‘I’m So Sorry!’ The two ‘celebrities’ who inspired my commentary were none other than Lindsay Lohan (actress turned professional addict) and Levi Johnston (on-again/off-again … Continue reading →

Rarely does a day go by that people don’t talk to me about their jobs. Whether they’re self-employed or work for somebody else, I always say that the best motivation is to work for your own happiness and fulfillment. It … Continue reading →

A concert band, of which several of my friends are members, recently performed at the boardwalk bandstand. Their performance, coupled with a warm breeze and the sound of the ocean, made for a delightful evening. As they played, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

A regular reader emails that he is having difficulty coming to terms with his girlfriend’s sexual history. He says that they are very much in love, but that he obsesses over her past with other men. He asks if it’s … Continue reading →