Are High Expectations Sabotaging your Relationships?
Is it bad to have high expectations? Not necessarily. There’s nothing wrong with having certain standards for your life and for your relationships, as long as they’re within reason. [read more]
Grass is Greener Syndrome: Euphoric Memories and Craving
'Grass is Greener' syndrome is a really tough and paralyzing cycle for many people who struggle with this issue. It can make people feel that they are never fully [read more]
I’m a Therapist: Here is What Annoys Me…
It really takes a lot to get on my nerves as a therapist. In fact, there are very few things that would actually annoy me when working with someone. [read more]
Love—Isn’t What You Think
Movies can create the impression that when two people are in-love they should always be lost in each other’s gaze, smiling when they look at each other, or constantly [read more]
Set Boundaries, Don’t Build Walls
There are many ways to set boundaries. There are the boundaries that people can set with themselves, such as how they cut out bad habits or enforce healthier habits. [read more]
Does Anxiety Make You Off-Putting?
I recently went out to a social event — a friend’s gathering in the park. I was feeling so socially anxious that I just didn’t know what to say [read more]
“I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Parent…”
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say this to their child, or how many times I’ve heard someone give advice to another parent saying, “you [read more]
Are You Becoming Your Parents?
It’s one of the most subtle, underlying questions that I hear in various forms nearly every day in my office. Some version of, “Am I going to become like [read more]
Relationship Breakups: The Commitment to Separation
How many times have you ended a relationship and continued to be at least somewhat involved with your ex? At first, there is the pain, or the relief, the [read more]
8 Tricks to Sustaining Sex in Your Relationship
Sex can be difficult to sustain in relationships. While there are some who are able to do it, there are generally factors that can counter sexual excitement in relationships. [read more]