One of the best ways to boost your self-esteem is to give. Whether it’s money or time, a kind gesture can have profound effects—both for the recipient and the giver. 4 Reasons Giving Feels Good Giving activates parts of the brain associated with pleasure. Acts of kindness trigger the release of feel-good hormones like endorphins, […]
Working from Home with Kids Is Hard
If you’ve found yourself — or your spouse/partner — struggling with working from home and parenting, you’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of people are facing this challenge all over the world. It’s not easy. What’s important to keep in mind is that there is no “right way” to work from home with kids. Everyone […]
Considering Divorce? Try This First.
About 50% of first marriages end in divorce. For every marriage after that, the divorce rate only goes up. This means that, statistically speaking, your best chance is always to work out your current marriage. If you are considering divorce, but still have the slightest doubt about this course of action, try these two options […]
Couples Counseling: Getting More from Your Partner
by James Robbins, Licensed Counselor and Relationship Expert Couples generally come to couples counseling wanting more from their partner. Maybe you want more quality time, more trust, more physical intimacy, more positive feedback. Whatever you’re wanting more of, you’ve probably expressed this to your partner time and again, in different words and with a variety […]
Couples Counseling: Are You the Good One or the Bad One?
If I run into you in the checkout line at the liquor store, who am I to judge you for buying liquor? When you are in a committed romantic relationship with someone, both of you are, by definition, shopping at the same liquor store. Good One vs. Bad One When couples see me for couples […]
