My heart was pounding, my breathing restricted, my hands sweaty. My instinct screamed at me, “You’re too young to die. Turn back now.” My rational brain said, “That’s just your anxiety talking. You’re only going up the stairs of a … Continue reading
Author Archives: On the Yellow Couch
Solutions for a crappy libido (for women and the men they unfortunately aren’t sleeping with).
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So this scenario went viral recently: This guy kept getting sick of his wife shooting him down when he tried to initiate sex, so naturally, he made a spreadsheet of all her “excuses,” and sent it to her in an … Continue reading
Survival guide to back-to-school shopping.
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Back-to-School Shopping. Yes, this cringe-worthy time is upon us soon. Let’s face it, every August, the local Target assumes all the characteristics of the primate house at the zoo. The bumping, the whining, the spilling, the huddling, the civilized fighting … Continue reading
Dear self-centered, lazy, ungrateful teenagers,
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Dear self-centered, lazy, ungrateful teenagers, Lately, I’ve seen quite a few articles on the new generation of ingrates, articles claiming that the attitudes and self-centeredness of teens these days are worse than in any generation before them. Maybe-so, but this … Continue reading
12 habits that could ruin your relationship.
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1) Being condescending, sarcastic, or contemptuous toward your partner: 2) Failing to intentionally appreciate his/her unique talents and contributions: 3) Criticizing or emasculating your man (Gottman): 4) Stonewalling, avoiding, or ignoring your woman (Gottman): 5) Mentioning that she must be … Continue reading
Handle Your Judgy Mom Friends Like a Boss.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. So really!? Mom judging is still happening in the day and age when Huff Post Parents and every mommy blog out there preaches “tolerance” and “support” on a daily basis? Guess for some, all the articles in the … Continue reading
Train your wife like you train your penis.
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By Angelica Shiels, Psy.D. Some women were offended by my recent post, “Train your man like you train your toddler. Women were outraged that they would have to “train” their partner, and felt like women should not have to jump through … Continue reading
TELL your Kid about his Autism diagnosis.
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Note: FYI, since this article has been written, the diagnoses of “autism,” “aspergers” and “pervasive developmental disorder” have been eradicated. Now, a child on the spectrum must fall into the category of “autism spectrum disorder” or “social communication disorder.” ******************************************************************************************* … Continue reading
Lessons from a fairy tale: Raising the kinds of piggies that will build their houses with bricks
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. “I WANT to drink chocolate milk before bed! WHY won’t you LET me?!” My three year old has the persistence and determination to be the next Bill Gates in few decades. Sometimes I tell him “no,” … Continue reading
Vital information for couples.
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This is a PDF file that I didn’t write, but I often find myself passing it out during the first session of couples therapy. It is great stuff. Four Horsemen Handout
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