by James Robbins, M.A., LPC The vast majority of romantic relationships are transactional. Consider the most traditional marital “transaction.” The male is the sole breadwinner. He provides financially for the family, keeps everyone physically safe and protects the family from the stresses “out there.” In turn, the female addresses challenges closer to home, the “in […]
Do You Check Your Work Email Too Often?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Suppose you have a pebble in your shoe. You go to the mall, you walk around shopping, you stop by the food court–but still there’s the pebble in your shoe. You do what you do, but part of your mind remains on this pebble. For many Americans, their work email […]
Am I Lazy? And Should I Care?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC I discourage my clients from using certain words. “Lazy” is one of these. Because what are you really saying when you call yourself or someone else lazy? My dog, she invented lazy. It’s not like she’s forgetting to pay bills or avoiding going to the gym. But mostly she lays […]
The 30 Day Challenge
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Before you know what you’re getting yourself into, choose one of the following: Fitness Creativity Self-Improvement Relationship Recreation Set a goal for yourself within your chosen category. Do you want to take a painting class or guitar lessons or adopt a puppy? Do you want to lose weight or […]
Good Partner Bad Partner
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC “I don’t know why, but my partner changed. Around 2 years into the relationship, it’s like he/she became an entirely different person from the one I fell in love with.” As a couples counselor, I hear this all the time. In fact, it’s the rule rather than the exception in […]
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