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Why Jealousy is a Relationship Killer

Posted on July 31, 2019 by DrHurd

A woman I know admits that she constantly feels jealous and threatened by her boyfriend’s popularity with other people, especially women. She goes on to say that she tries to control her feelings, but nothing works. Even though she has … Continue reading →

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Is Compromise Always the Answer?

Posted on July 30, 2019 by DrHurd

I hear it every day: “A good marriage requires hard work and compromise.” Or, “The secret of our relationship is sacrifice.” Blah, blah. Well, I have a different take on the subject. Life as a couple certainly does involve some … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let PTSD Define You

Posted on July 24, 2019 by DrHurd

I regularly receive letters and emails asking me about post-traumatic stress disorder; predominately an issue for military personnel returning from active duty. While everybody agrees that some people certainly do suffer from PTSD, I’m often asked if some might be … Continue reading →

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Words Matter

Posted on July 23, 2019 by DrHurd

It’s important to be careful about the way we phrase things when talking about ourselves or others. And “being nice” has nothing to do with it; the way we phrase things has an impact on how we view them, and … Continue reading →

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Is Rehab Just an Empty – and Expensive – Promise?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by DrHurd

We’ve read over the years about notorious failures of drug and alcohol rehab, made even more public by Hollywood’s perpetually neurotic glitterati. Is it all a scam? Well, in fact, some people do successfully untangle themselves from drug and/or alcohol … Continue reading →

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The Pros – and Cons – of Couples Therapy

Posted on July 16, 2019 by DrHurd

It’s no secret that marital counseling can have mixed results. Even with a skilled therapist, two factors usually stand in the way of success: First, many couples will wait until one or both have decided it’s too late. I know … Continue reading →

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How Much is Social Media to Blame for all the Insanity?

Posted on July 10, 2019 by DrHurd

The American Psychological Association reports that the use of social media has skyrocketed from seven percent of American adults in 2005 to 65 percent or more today. For those in the 18-29 age range, the increase is larger, from 12 … Continue reading →

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Is Love THE Meaning of Life?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by DrHurd

Monk, author, social activist and poet Thomas Merton wrote, “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone — we find it with another.” As wise as it might sound, the quote implies … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Weather Anxiety?

Posted on July 3, 2019 by DrHurd

Living at the beach is one of the best things in my life – in spite of the fact that the probability of rough weather tends to increase when you live adjacent to an ocean. Given the unique coastal geography … Continue reading →

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Is Social Media Making us Crazy?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by DrHurd

The American Psychological Association reports that the use of social media has skyrocketed from seven percent of American adults in 2005 to 65 percent or more today. For those in the 18-29 age range, the increase is larger, from 12 … Continue reading →

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Are You a “Rush-a-Holic”?

Posted on June 26, 2019 by DrHurd

Readers ask me if it’s possible to be a “rush-a-holic,” i.e., to be addicted to rushing or being in a hurry. I have to admit that that’s a new one, but I believe that it’s not the rushing itself that … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Deadlines

Posted on June 25, 2019 by DrHurd

I am pleased to report that, as of this week, I’ve been a part of the Delaware Wave and the Delaware Coast Press newspapers for 14 years! I did a little math and discovered (somewhat to my horror) that that … Continue reading →

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