A Wave reader in South Bethany writes, Dear Dr. Hurd, I’ve always been told that it’s wrong, bad and emotionally harmful to hate. But, as I read the news and watch the goings-on in this world, it’s getting harder … Continue reading
Category: Life’s a Beach!
A kid’s allowance can be effective training for later life
We hear over and over that ‘money is the root of all evil,’ or that ‘money can’t buy happiness.’ Yet, at the same time, money is a major part of our lives. Couples fight over money—in fact, I have read … Continue reading
Are you–or somebody you love–overly sensitive?
One of the complaints I often hear from people is that their spouses, family members or close friends accuse them of being ‘too sensitive.’ Though it is, admittedly, annoying to hear that from a loved one, is it possible, in … Continue reading
Sometimes you’re the windshield; sometimes you’re the bug
‘You can’t do that! It’s not fair!’ ‘I never get a ‘fair shake!” How many times have we heard (and maybe even said) these things? When one is especially frustrated about the timing of events, or the pile-up of numerous … Continue reading
Take back control of your life! Try turning off your cell phone
This article originally appeared in The Wave on September 28, 2005, and is being reprinted in response to your many kind requests. Cell phones, cell phones, cell phones! On the beach, the boardwalk, the highway, in the grocery store, … Continue reading
Is “unconditional love” really what you want?
Your emails and calls are always appreciated—and they remind me that there are people out there reading this column! That fact becomes even more evident when the occasional piece gets people a little stirred up—and apparently my article a few … Continue reading
Defend your personal space–even at the beach!
I have to admit that I’m a private person. Though I enjoy and welcome the opportunity to interact personally with so many people, I also like to seek out some quiet and a bit of solitude when the day … Continue reading
Need to change? Do it for yourself and nobody else
A Wave reader in Frankford writes, Dear Dr. Hurd, Your response to the sister-in-law of the guy who drinks and smokes too much really got me thinking about myself. I also kind of overdue things (some legal, some not … Continue reading
There’s no denying the fact that “stuff happens”
A local friend (who originally introduced me to the idea of beach living) proudly declares: ‘Things are so peaceful around here, we don’t even lock our doors!’ For her, and many others, it seems to be a matter of … Continue reading
Can excessive behaviors lead to dangerous addictions?
A Wave reader in Ocean View writes: Dear Dr. Hurd: I worry about my brother-in-law and what I think might be his ‘addictive personality.’ He overeats, he drinks alcohol regularly, and he occasionally smokes pot. He’s not a … Continue reading
Don’t let guilt play a part in major life decisions
Life is full of moral dilemmas and emotional puzzles—some big, some small. Take, for example, 24 year-old Mark Foster, who was faced with a decision that certainly falls into the ‘big’ category: Should he risk his life—or, at the minimum, … Continue reading
Confronting the death of a friend or loved one can be difficult
A Wave reader in Rehoboth Beach writes: Dear Dr. Hurd, Why do people sometimes back away from friends who are very sick or who are mourning the death of a loved one? My husband recently got a terminal illness … Continue reading