You know THAT guy at the company Christmas party? By definition, he doesn’t realize he’s THAT guy. Or the rude woman in line at the grocery store? She doesn’t think she’s being rude. The thing all “difficult” people struggle with is a lack of self-awareness. The more honestly you recognize your shortcomings, the more likely […]
Men or Women? Who Works Harder?
In the past decades, gender roles have become increasingly complex for both men and women. These days, in the majority of American families, women work outside the home in the traditional workplace, while still maintaining domestic tasks. Likewise, men contribute more on the domestic front while still pursuing their careers. Given these increasingly intermingled roles, […]
Recurring Dreams and Why We Dream Them
A few times a year, I dream this dream: For reasons unknown, I’ve decided to get the old rock band back together for a reunion concert. I’m standing there on stage and the house is packed to the gills, the crowd is giddy with expectation at the amazing musical heroics they are about to witness. […]
Top Ten Slightly Offensive Tips for Couples
In my twelve years counseling couples, the same issues and patterns come up time and time again. Take a look at my tips below to find out what I’ve said hundreds upon hundreds of times: You’re not “better at relationships” than your partner. If you were, you wouldn’t be with that partner. Divorce rates […]
What Arthur Brooks Can Teach Us About Happiness
Happiness Research An acquaintance of mine recently sent me a link to a very interesting video clip. In this clip, Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, summarizes the last four decades of research regarding happiness. Among the many fascinating tidbits Mr. Brooks shares, one especially grabbed my attention. He described a study examining […]
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