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Category: Life’s a Beach!

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Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse: What’s the Difference?

Posted on November 16, 2022 by DrHurd

We see so many sad examples of spouses and partners who endure consistent and systematic meanness from their significant others, i.e., emotional abuse. There are a number of warning signs that you might be in an emotionally abusive relationship, some … Continue reading →

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Use Better Judgment With Alcohol, Substances

Posted on November 15, 2022 by DrHurd

I recently wrote an article saying that alcoholism and substance abuse are problem behaviors, not diseases. A disease, I wrote, is something that can only be stopped by passive submission to medical intervention such as surgery or some sort of … Continue reading →

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Why Should a Good Marriage be Hard Work?

Posted on November 9, 2022 by DrHurd

So many people say, “A good marriage requires hard work and compromise.” Or, “The secret of our relationship is sacrifice.” Blah, blah. Well, I beg to differ: Life as a couple certainly does involve some negotiation from time to time, … Continue reading →

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Honor Yourself with an Apology

Posted on November 8, 2022 by DrHurd

People often say that an apology is a good way to have the last word. If that is so, then why is it difficult for many people to apologize — even when they know they’re wrong? I write a lot … Continue reading →

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Thinking Outside Your Head

Posted on November 2, 2022 by DrHurd

I received a kind email from a reader who enjoyed my recent column where I suggested that how you feel is determined by how you think. She asks if that concept doesn’t open the door to rationalization and fooling yourself. … Continue reading →

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Who Doesn’t Want Success?

Posted on November 1, 2022 by DrHurd

Success is wonderful. We all want it. But the road to success can be blocked by failure. Detouring around those roadblocks can be a challenge, but it’s not without its rewards. In her associatedcontent.com article,  “Inspirational Stories of Famous Failures … Continue reading →

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The High Holy Days of Masquerade

Posted on October 26, 2022 by DrHurd

The high holy days of masquerade are upon us! Rarely does a Halloween go by without people asking me about the psychology of costumes and disguise. Ancient mystical beliefs held that if you disguised yourself on All Hallows Eve, a … Continue reading →

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Behold the Power of Music!

Posted on October 25, 2022 by DrHurd

By the time you read this, the final notes of the 2022 Rehoboth Beach (Delaware) Jazz Festival will have faded away. Why does music have such a profound effect on most people? From the amateur flailings of semi-sober karaoke all … Continue reading →

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Doing it is Better than Thinking About It

Posted on October 19, 2022 by DrHurd

If you sometimes put off until tomorrow what you should really do today, you’re not alone. For some, their procrastination is so bad that it causes problems in their jobs and in their personal lives. If this sounds like you, … Continue reading →

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Contrary Attitudes are not a Substitute for Love

Posted on October 18, 2022 by DrHurd

A Delaware Wave reader emailed, “While preparing to have my first child, I did some research and resolved that I was going to breast feed. I couldn’t wait to share this momentous decision with my aunt, with whom I feel … Continue reading →

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INFLUENCE People (If You Can); But Don’t CHANGE Them (You Can’t)

Posted on October 12, 2022 by DrHurd

A reader sent me a comment about one of my columns where I suggested that the biggest mistake people make is to try to change others. She agrees that the choice of what to think and do will always be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Create Your Own Stumbling Blocks

Posted on October 11, 2022 by DrHurd

After doing therapy or life coaching with people for over 35 years, one can’t help but notice patterns. Problems may take different forms, but the core issues often fall into just a few categories. Life doesn’t need to be as … Continue reading →

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