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Category: Life’s a Beach!

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Life is Not Static

Posted on June 21, 2023 by DrHurd

It’s sad but true, and it happens all the time: A couple gets divorced. There are no kids, and it’s not about money. The problem is that their friends take sides: They shun one of the partners with no explanation. … Continue reading →

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Beware of Those Who Suggest You ‘Get Help’

Posted on June 14, 2023 by DrHurd

A reader emails, “My family has been encouraging my brother to seek psychotherapy for problems we feel that he has, and his doctor agrees with us. My brother is resistant to that, and we can’t understand why he doesn’t see … Continue reading →

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The World Owes You Nothing

Posted on June 13, 2023 by DrHurd

A reader emails, “I have friends who are in relationships and have no qualms about cheating. If I even had a partner, I’d be respectful of him and would never lie. It just doesn’t seem right that they get to … Continue reading →

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Shocker! Self-Interest is Good for Your Mental Health

Posted on June 7, 2023 by DrHurd

People often tell me that they feel used because someone gets something out of being with them. But wait … there’s nothing wrong with self-interest! Every relationship, whether business or personal, needs to be mutually beneficial. However, choosing to intentionally … Continue reading →

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First Take Care of Yourself

Posted on June 6, 2023 by DrHurd

The subject of addiction has been perpetually bogged down in inane political correctness and “feel-good” labels. But no matter how you label it, America is an addictive society. My definition of addiction has grown out of almost 40 years of … Continue reading →

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Playing the Victim is Unhealthy

Posted on May 31, 2023 by DrHurd

Depression, anxiety and anger management get a lot of press, but what about bitterness? Things seem to be looking up for the bitter among us: The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has considered classifying bitterness as a mental disorder. A statistic … Continue reading →

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Excuses Don’t Cut it With Thieves

Posted on May 30, 2023 by DrHurd

The news from some big cities regarding rampant shoplifting is disturbing – even to the point where major stores are closing for good in certain areas. But stealing has been around for a long time, and our seemingly safe Cape … Continue reading →

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Listen Well to Advise Well

Posted on May 24, 2023 by DrHurd

When facing an important decision about relationships and other personal issues, it’s often best to consider your own advice first. After all, who’s better suited to know what’s right for you than … you? Recently, I spoke with a friend … Continue reading →

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A Logical Mind Makes for Clear Memories

Posted on May 23, 2023 by DrHurd

Memory problems are frustrating. People joke about “senior moments” while others worry about the possibility of dementia. Dementia is actually a disease of the brain, but normal memory ultimately has more to do with how you manage (or don’t manage) … Continue reading →

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Nobody Likes a Liar — Not Even a Liar

Posted on May 17, 2023 by DrHurd

People sometimes ask me if clients lie to helping professionals. Though it seems kind of self-defeating — considering they’re paying for the sessions — I’ll admit that I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out when somebody’s not telling the truth. … Continue reading →

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Telling People to Live in Reality is KIND — Not Mean!

Posted on May 16, 2023 by DrHurd

I wrote a column recently where I suggested that how you feel is determined by how you think. A Delaware Wave reader emailed; asking if that concept doesn’t open the door to rationalization and fooling yourself. She wrote: “I have … Continue reading →

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Sloppy Thinking makes Decisions Difficult

Posted on May 10, 2023 by DrHurd

I’ve always liked the old proverb, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” And I always follow it up with something like, “So you’d better be ready for whatever might be down that road.” … Continue reading →

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