by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Some traits you are born with. Your eye color, for example. Some traits represent a more complex interaction between your biology and your environment. You may be born with biological tendencies toward alcoholism, for instance. But if you grow up on a remote island without a single bar or liquor store, you […]
Should You Plan Your Next Argument?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When is your next argument scheduled? I often ask this question of couples, but it also applies to families, co-workers, friends. You argue the most with the people closest to you, and most of these arguments follow a fairly predictable pattern. I know, I know–you don’t plan these arguments. But […]
The Art of Apologizing
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When was the last time you apologized for something? Has it been more than a day or two? If so, you might want to rethink your approach. In a good 48 hour period, maybe I make 10 mistakes. In a not-so-good 48 hour period, I can easily approach the triple […]
Take the Traffic Light Test
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Visualize a traffic light. Close your eyes for a few seconds and really try to see it in your mind’s eye. Did your traffic light indicate a color, or was it dark? Was the light red, yellow or green? Did the light keep changing colors, or was it one […]
Why Are Some Questions Off-Limits?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC There are very few humans in your life that you would ask either of the following questions: How much do you weigh? How much money is in your bank account? These concrete, straightforward questions are socially taboo. But why? Sure, these questions are personal, but people ask way more personal […]
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