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Therapists. Admittedly, we tend to be a hippy dippy bunch. Trained to pull from our vast understandings of neurology and human nature, we spend years developing virtually bottomless capacities for empathy. Just kidding. I mean, yes there is a little of that, but it also helps … Continue reading
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Rainbow Brite: Every October since college, I have imagined, just for a night, rolling around in smiles and stripes to become some version of this childhood icon. This year, I finally fulfill my decade-long dream… Adult costume party to attend: Check. Striped Socks … Continue reading
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Kent, a retired army commander, often discussed his marital struggles in therapy: “Doc, get this: Marianne said she needed to take a business trip to Chicago with a male coworker. I did just like you would have told me to do- I calmly asked her not … Continue reading
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Dear male readers (all seven of you. Hint hint, please tag your husband and share this article.), Let’s talk about a little dilemma that I too-often hear about in couples therapy: Your wife is pissed because you won’t tell your overbearing/judgmental … Continue reading
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Reader Asks: I have a step son who while isn’t “special needs,” he has anxiety and general effort issues. He certainly requires more time and energy than my kids to motivate and disciple. That however is not why I write … Continue reading
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This question was posted recently on Mamapedia: Mamapedia follower writes: I went out today to get a hair cut and was gone about 1.5hr and when I got back my husband had given the baby his FIRST haircut. Obviously he didn’t ask … Continue reading
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Dear spouse of a person whose nerves are raw, You are a vision of patience and deserve an applause. How sweetly you listen to Web MD’s diagnosis, When your spouse knows she has deep vein thrombosis. Hail to you when you don’t roll your eyes, When your partner … Continue reading
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This is for the thousands of [mostly] women who recently spelled-out their husband’s email in that little box on the computer screen …. click click click…. and were horrified to see the results…. Here are 5 reasons your husband has an Ashley Madison account: 1) Your … Continue reading
Before you assume I am a biased, raging sexist, I am directing this post toward women as opposed to men for three reasons: 1) Of the six people who told me their 2015 New Year’s resolution was some version of … Continue reading
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