by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Did you know that about 25% of American couples will experience one or both members cheating at some point in their relationship? Although men were historically more likely to cheat, this gap is narrowing. Female infidelity is on the rise, with women cheating nearly as… CONTINUE
Show Appreciation — Even if You Have to Fake it at First
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC If you’re in a serious romantic relationship and you’re not complimenting your partner every day, you’re missing the low-hanging fruit. Relationships are hard work, but this part can be easy–if you let it. So your spouse can’t keep a job. This is a problem. But your spouse also makes… CONTINUE
Why Are Relationships So Depressing?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When you’re going through a breakup, or even an intense fight with your romantic partner, it can feel like a catastrophe. Your work suffers, you’re moody, you’re appetite and sleep patterns are out of whack. You may feel a deep sense of loss or grief, as if you are losing… CONTINUE
Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Avoiding Relationship Quicksand
May 7, 2015 Should I Stay or Should I Go? You ask yourself this question when you encounter fundamental challenges in a romantic relationship. Do these challenges indicate you simply need to work harder on your relationship? Or are these challenges a sign that it’s time to move on? You eventually arrive at one of… CONTINUE
Is Anger Healthy? That depends on the type of anger.
Mar 13, 2015 Being mad is a healthy, natural biological reaction. It’s a simple thing, a kind of potential energy that can be pointed in a productive direction. Eckhart Tolle compares it to two ducks disputing territory. They angrily flap their wings at one another for a moment, but then it’s done and they get… CONTINUE
What is Unnecessary Work?
Feb 11, 2015 Are you a human being or a human doing? School teaches you how to do things. You study for exams, finish your homework, maybe apply to college eventually. Same with your career. Whether you are lifting things, creating reports or managing other employees, you are hired to do stuff. Effective doing is… CONTINUE