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 […]
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 […]
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 […]