I often encounter couples who, even after many years of marriage, maintain separate finances and bank accounts. What makes certain couples reach the decision to handle money in this way? It all depends on the individuals involved. Some people like … Continue reading
Category: Life’s a Beach!
Changing Moods Does Not Equal Happiness (DE Wave)
Psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman, author of “Authentic Happiness,” asserts that happiness has three components: mood, meaning, and how engaged people are in what they’re doing. “You could think of these as three different ‘takes’ a person has on his or … Continue reading
Social Anxiety Disorder: It Used to Be Called Shyness (DE Coast Press)
As Labor Day approaches, what used to be a ghost town is no more. We still get our share of crowds, especially on weekends. For some people, however, the thought of walking onto a crowded boardwalk or into a busy … Continue reading
Why Do Teens Rebel In the First Place? (DE Wave)
Recent studies suggest that teenage rebellion and obnoxious behavior are considered a normal and universal part of growing up. But is this assumption valid? First of all, we have to distinguish between rebellion and “individuation.” Individuation refers to the inevitable … Continue reading
A Healthy Outlook: Part of Good Parenting (DE Coast Press)
It seems that no sooner did summer start, that back-to-school is just around the corner! In spite of the summer beach pleasures, many parents will face issues with their kids involving academics, focus and concentration. Will your child pay attention … Continue reading
Unblocking a Stalled Relationship (DE Wave)
One of the biggest problems in most personal or business relationships is the false assumption that there’s a conflict of interest, when in fact there isn’t. When personal relationships degenerate into unhappiness, you’ll almost always find the partners ready to … Continue reading
Feeling SAD? (DE Coast Press)
It’s natural to be happy and to love the warm weather and sunshine. But as things quiet down in the fall and winter, I encounter clients who feel depressed and gloomy when the days become shorter and darker. This is … Continue reading
In a Panic Over Love (DE Wave)
A reader emailed about an incident involving her long-time boyfriend. Apparently they have been dating for several years. As their relationship progressed, they began to discuss the possibility of moving in together. It was during those discussions that she began … Continue reading
Driving Your Own Life (DE Coast Press)
And you thought it would never get warm again. Be careful what you wish for! Our annual highway clogging, bad driving and meter-feeding season is upon us yet again. Though most of us full-timers secretly look forward to it, we … Continue reading
10 Steps to Well-Adjusted Kids (DE Wave)
Everyone loves their kids. It’s a natural thing to do. But love alone isn’t enough. We have to pass a test to drive; accredited education is required for health professionals, yet there is no testing process to prepare parents for … Continue reading
Turning Off the Cell Phones … (DE Coast Press)
Cell phones on the beach. On the highway (in spite of the new laws!). In the grocery store. In restaurants. They’re everywhere. For me, the question isn’t why people love cell phones so much; it’s why people have such a … Continue reading
Love And Money … Both Matter! (DE Wave)
When it comes to marriage and relationships, dollars and cents represent a lot more than just the basic necessities. In fact, money issues often become the means through which conflicts are played out. Though some fights and disagreements may seem … Continue reading