I love talking to people who are at the point in their relationships when they think they may have found “the one.” The glow of happiness and security is a wonderful thing to witness!I’ve had plenty of clients in my office over the course of the past 25+ years that have this glow, yet still wonder if he or she is truly IT. I’ve had plenty of ...read more
Are Happy Relationships the Fountain of Youth? A 75-Year Harvard Study Has the Answer
I have long, LONG been a supporter, cheerleader, proponent, rabble-rouser, whichever term you’d like to use, of the idea of authentic, high-quality, deep relationships. I believe it’s critical to have certain people in your life you can be truly open and emotionally intimate with; those who you feel fully secure with. Whether it’s your partner, ...read more
Recovering from an Affair: Learning How to Cope
You may be in a situation where you have suspected or recently discovered that your partner had an affair. If so, it is more than understandable that this can be a very painful and scary time. Given the circumstance, how could you not be having those feelings? It is certainly true that affairs can happen for a variety of reasons: loneliness, ...read more
What It’s Like To Date When You Have Depression
My single clients often seek my advice about dating. Elite Media wanted to explore what it's like to date when you are feeling depressed. I was more than happy to be a contributor to their efforts... Dating is already very much an emotional minefield on a good day. But trying to navigate through the maze of emotions that is dating gets even ...read more
Kissing is Good for Your Health!
Kissing is an integral part of our intimate relationships! Sometimes the art of kissing can sometimes fall by the wayside in the hustle and bustle of life. I call it an art because if I mention a few couples in the movies, you may remember one or more of these scenes... Johnny and Baby in Dirty Dancing on stage during the finale. “Nobody ...read more
7 Reasons to Ask Him Out First
We’ve experienced a lot of changes to the modern dating world. We now have online dating through various websites and apps, attitudes and customs have shifted and grown, and thanks to social media, our lives are much more visible than we ever were before. And with all of these changes, many singles are understandably feeling an increased level of ...read more
7 Signs It May Be Time for a Divorce
First thing before we explore this topic. I want you to know that I am a big fan of marriage. So much so that I’ve been married to my wife for over 30 years. I don’t believe that you casually throw away a marriage just because you hit the inevitable speed bumps that even the best of marriages experience. Having said that, there are going to be ...read more
13 Reasons to Watch 13 Reasons Why
A few days ago, I was contacted by a journalist who asked me to comment on the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. If you aren’t familiar with this production, it is an authentic depiction of what can and has happened when bullying, slut-shaming, body-shaming, betrayal, revenge, and other forms of verbal and physical abuse goes ...read more
12 Signs Your Relationship Is Toxic
Sometimes certain relationships are a challenge. It could be with your partner. A family member. A friend. Your boss. The problem is when this is more than just an occasional disagreement. That happens in the best of relationships. No. This is something quite different. All you know is that your relationship is so bad that you may find ...read more
The X-Plan: How to Help Your Tween or Teen Get Out of a Dangerous Situation
In general, I like to blog on a weekly basis. And about 98% of the time, I generate the blogs that you see here. But every now and then I come across an idea that can be so very helpful, whether it’s mine or someone else’s, that I naturally want to help spread the word – especially as it relates to the safety and health of our kids. This is ...read more
Boys Bullying and Teasing Girls: It’s Not Always Physical
In a previous blog, we talked about how 23.7% girls were bullied in a sample size of 12 million + students according to a study by the U.S. Department of Education. The rest of that article went on to talk about girl on girl bullying. But girls aren’t the only perpetrators of relational aggression – or “mean girl”-type social ...read more
Three Steps to Rebuilding Trust
What do problems with finances, parenting, and infidelity have in common? Two things. First, they can break a relationship, and second, they all have to do with trust.Each of these hot button areas for couples boils down to a sense of trust or lack thereof. Lack of trust, trust betrayed, and trust taken for granted can lead to the very worst ...read more
The Brighter Side of Online Dating
In a time when a simple Google search will return hundreds of negative opinions about online and app dating sites, I’m here to give you a different perspective. While so many singles complain about apps like Tinder and joke about sites like FarmersOnly.com, online dating wouldn’t be a $2 Billion industry if those same people weren’t actively ...read more
Having A Baby – Part 3: Your New Baby Arrives! Let’s Help You By Dispelling 5 Myths About New Parenthood
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! You made it! You have navigated the final weeks of pregnancy and successfully delivered your little one! Your baby is now born. You might very well be thinking - as have millions before you - "Oh, wow! This is really for real!" The first few hours, days, and weeks of life with your child outside the ...read more
Having A Baby – Part 2: You’re Pregnant, Congratulations! Now what?!
Joy. Elation. Fear. Euphoria. Hesitation. Celebration. Anticipation. Anxiety. Love. Confusion. None of these. All of these and more. ...read more
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