It’s a rare dinner party or social event where somebody doesn’t ask me to tell them what subject spouses and couples complain about the most. I see so many problems: money, raising kids, in-laws (!)—it’s tough to nail it down … Continue reading →

  A Wave reader from South Bethany emails, Dear Dr. Hurd, My father used to tell me, “Don’t be a quitter.” But sometimes, when I’m trying to get something done, and I realize I’m fighting a losing battle, I feel … Continue reading →

I heard an expression recently: “He never lets a fact get in the way of his opinion.” It got me thinking about why opinions get a bad name. People often say, with contempt, “She’s opinionated,” as if the expression of … Continue reading →

In his classic novel, ‘Trinity,’ author Leon Uris made a statement that really caught my attention. He wrote, ‘It seems that we have to have moments of turmoil to contrast with moments of peace in order to truly understand and … Continue reading →

  An online Wave reader emails: Dear Dr. Hurd, My sister is not a good parent. There. I said it. In spite of leaving her kids alone at all hours, speaking rudely to them and feeding them fast food every … Continue reading →

People will say you’re crazy when you make no sense. They’ll also call you crazy when you DO make sense—but they don’t like what you’re saying. So how do you know the difference? Consider Ted. He’s angry with his wife … Continue reading →

I love it when I hit a nerve. I continue to get emails and calls regarding my comments several weeks ago about ‘poseurs,’ false pride, and mistaken ‘short cuts’ to self-esteem. Many of your responses centered on whether it was … Continue reading →

Talking to people about problems related to their childhood has taught me a lot about what kids need from their parents—in particular, what they got, or didn’t get (emotionally speaking), while growing up. It’s quite a challenge to guide an … Continue reading →

‘I’m sick of the traffic! I can’t wait until summer’s over!’ ‘What? More construction? Things sure aren’t what they used to be!’ We all feel this way sometimes, especially if we’re residents. Who hasn’t sat on Route 1 and patiently … Continue reading →

A visitor to my website writes that her ‘friend’ only calls her when he wants something, like free tax advice (she’s a CPA) or whatever. He rarely asks how she’s doing. She sees his behavior as selfish and morally bad. … Continue reading →

  When a child covers his or her ears so as not to hear what you have to say, most of us can’t help but think of it as ‘cute.’ But when an adult evades, denies or ignores something significant, … Continue reading →

  A Wave reader in Fenwick Island writes: Dear Dr. Hurd: Your column about argumentative and contrary people really hit home! My husband disagrees over everything. If I say the sky is blue, he will engage me in a battle … Continue reading →