Dealing with Self-Deception

3 years ago

Last time we talked about the ego defenses people use to mitigate the anxiety we have when we are not…

Are You Deceiving Yourself?

4 years ago

Defense mechanisms come in handy when you’re trying to justify that you’re still a good person even though you just…

How to Improve Your Happiness

4 years ago

The Dali Lama said the purpose of our lives is to be happy. But is it easier said than done?…

When Negative Reactions Take Over

4 years ago

Over time, relationships evolve and change. Resentments can build up, sometimes unbeknownst to one partner or the other. For example,…

Sorry, But Not Sorry

4 years ago

Has anyone has ever apologized to you by saying, “I’m sorry you feel that way,” or some variation like, “Gee,…

Little Things Make Great Relationships

4 years ago

Yes, you want your partner to be good looking, to be strong and smart and whatever else is on your…

Come On, Get Happy!

4 years ago

  Especially during the last couple years of pandemic stress, happiness can seem elusive. You’ll be happy sometime in the…

Lucky in Love? Or Do You Make Your Own Luck?

4 years ago

Maybe you’re lucky enough to fall in love and experience those early stages of can’t-get-enough-of-you love. But eventually, that intensity…

No Fighting in Front of the Kids! UNLESS. . .

4 years ago

Children exposed to their parents’ fighting can become anxious, depressed, or angry themselves. As a result, they sometimes have trouble…

Anger Management to Save Your Relationship

4 years ago

It’s normal—even healthy—to get angry with your partner from time to time. He forgot to put the toilet seat down.…