Being uncomfortable with our aggression can lead to justifying inaction even when we need to address a difficult situation.
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Premature Quitting
For some people, quitting comes too easily, too often, and applies to too many experiences in their lives.
Worrying
Anticipation as a form of preparedness…
Self-Care and the Care of Others
I have noticed that many of the patients I have worked with in my practice seem to be more attentive to the needs of others than to their own.
More Thoughts About What Makes a Relationship Successful
When working with couples, I am continually struck by the absence of many basic ingredients of a successful partnership.
At the Mercy of the Other
We often dread the real or imagined consequences of provoking emotional reactions in our partners…
Pride or Boasting
What constitutes healthy pride, something one ought to be able to freely express, and boastfulness or bragging, something most people find objectionable?
Good Enough – Excellent – Perfect
The emotional significance placed on these terms can promote or interfere with personal satisfaction and success.
“I’m Really Glad We Had This Talk”
How can we feel better after an emotionally charged conversation instead of worse?
Complaining
Why do some people complain a great deal while others complain rarely, if ever?
