A Delaware Beaches reader emails that her doctor wrote her a prescription for depression and tells her that it’s a “disease.” But she tells me that her problem is more emotional than medical, and she hates the way the pills … Continue reading
With the holidays just a few months away, I’ve been thinking about something that we all seem to crave: Unconditional love. Readers, listeners and clients tell me all the time how unconditional love, especially for a child or a parent, … Continue reading
The subject of grieving and loss comes up quite often in my office. During these sessions, I learn so much about what people want (and don’t want) to hear. Most often, they simply want you to “be there.” They need … Continue reading
I hear this question almost daily in my office: When divorce becomes a possibility, is it better for parents to stay together for the sake of the kids, or separate in an attempt to find personal happiness? This real-life dilemma … Continue reading
The summer season is still in high gear, and it’s a special time to get together with friends, family and neighbors. In most cases, that’s a good thing. But there can sometimes be awkward moments when neighbors drop in uninvited. … Continue reading
My office is exactly eleven steps from the waiting room. About a minute ago, I found myself standing out there; utterly clueless as to why I went in the first place. Whatever my perfectly good reason had been for taking … Continue reading
Let’s face it: It’s no secret that the variety of good restaurants here in the Cape Region can make it hard to maintain a beach-worthy shape. We humans are imaginative creatures, and we’ve perfected a long list of reasons to … Continue reading
We spend around six years of our lives — 2,100 days — in the shadowy world of dreams. And that world still mystifies us. But because of their deeply personal nature, we know few facts about dreams. But examination of … Continue reading
“Empty Nest Syndrome.” What a great name! Though I’ve talked to many moms and dads who (frankly) see it as a cause for celebration, some have trouble coping with the loss of … well, when you get right down to … Continue reading
It’s surprising how many people have a fear of flying. Many of those I encounter tell me that they worry about incompetent mechanics on the ground or cost-cutting CEOs sending an airplane with maintenance problems up into the sky. Even … Continue reading
“Ahh, retirement—no more commute, no more responsibilities. I can’t wait!” The holy grail of retirement is the reward for a lifetime of accomplishment and faithful employment. But for some people it doesn’t quite live up to all it’s supposed to … Continue reading
I got some interesting responses to my recent column about the negative aspects of lying. A mother of three writes, “I’ve tried to impress on my children that lying is more than just ‘bad’ or a ‘sin,’ and that the … Continue reading