by James Robbins, M.A., LPC, A depressed person doesn’t necessarily perceive herself as an angry person. To some extent, you could say a depressed person is “angry at himself.” But this is only part of the story. When I work with a depressed client, I often ask her: Who are you depressed at? Suppose you […]
Why is Everyone in Love with George Clooney and Sofia Vergara?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC As a couples therapist for the past 15 years, rarely a week goes by without me hearing one of the two statements in some form or another: “Women are gold diggers. All they want is a guy with money.” Or “Men are only interested in sex. They could care less […]
How to Win Arguments — Or At Least Lose Them More Effectively
A certain amount of arguing is essential to the health of any long-term relationship. If you’re not arguing with your significant other from time to time, your relationship may not be growing. At the same time, daily arguing about the same pet topic accomplishes nothing. How can you trade-in negative fighting with positive growth? Take a look […]
Turning Challenge Into Opportunity: A Lesson from Peacocks
June 22, 2015 Ever wondered what peacocks eat? Just about anything, so long as it’s bright and shiny. In fact, they often prefer poisonous plants to healthy ones. But here’s the funny thing: Poisonous plants don’t harm peacocks. Rather, the poison is what makes their intricate feather patterns so vivid. We tend to view certain life […]
Sexual Dissatisfaction
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