by James Robbins, M.A., LPC For better or worse, your first model for Romantic Relationship comes from your parents or childhood caregivers. It’s not what they say about relationships that shapes you, but what they don’t say. Every family has unspoken rules. We don’t address conflict directly. Men sometimes yell and break things. Mothers worry […]
Does Spanking Work?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC 75% of Americans spank their children. But does it work? Before I answer this question, let me pose another. Suppose you’re going to buy a new TV. What do you do first? You google it. You research different TVs. It’s a big purchase, and you’re not going to spend your […]
Cheating, Road Rage, and Personal Accountability
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC It’s hard to argue with the Golden Rule. You do stuff unto others, they do the same stuff unto you. So treat people like you want to be treated. You don’t have to be religious to appreciate this simple wisdom. But what happens when you turn this idea around? Most […]
How Hard Should I Try?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC You see a cave man trying to start a fire. He’s banging a rock in the palm of his hand, waiting for sparks. You don’t tell him to “try harder.” You tell him to try something else. Pay attention, follow through, be reasonable, grow up. These are all just versions […]
Harry Met Sally . . . Then What?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When was the last time this happened? You come home from a first date. Things are hot and heavy and you’re kissing passionately at your doorstep, nosy neighbors be damned. You fumble blindly behind you, somehow manage to unlock your door, mule kick it open with your new heels. You […]
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