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Did I Marry The Wrong Person? Common Mistakes in Love and Marriage
Our choice of romantic partner is driven by our unconscious and our childhood experiences far more than we think -- or like!
The Myth of Laziness — How Anxiety, Depression and Conflict Can Masquerade as Sloth
We all criticize others (and sometimes ourselves) for laziness. Dig deeper, and there’s always something else going on.
The Curse of the Golden Child – Failure, Accomplishment and Self-worth
Some kids seem to have it all going for them. But the Golden Child may be set up for struggles with failure, accomplishment, and self-worth
Envy, Competition and Friendship — Feeling Better About Ourselves Despite Our “Bad” Feelings
We sometimes feel envious and competitive toward friends and family. Society frowns on this, so we try our best to squash these feelings.
My Teenager Is A Nightmare, Which Proves They Need Me: Dependency, Love and Adolescent Rebellion
Adolescents are often terrible to their parents. But maybe it’s their need for their parents that makes them so awful.
Improve Your Romantic Relationship — Conflict, Change, Love and Influence
Improving our romantic relationship by getting the other person to change rarely works, and usually causes conflict. There are better ways.
Eight Things You Should (And Shouldn't) Say: Communication, Friendship And Better Relationships
When there's friction with our friends, it's possible that it's coming from the way we're communicating when they're struggling.
Why We Can't Stop Ourselves -- Addiction, Willpower and Self-Esteem
Repetitive, harmful behavior seems senseless. Why do people damage themselves with alcohol, food, gambling, social media and the like?
Your Children Will Always Disappoint You - How To Be A Happy Parent (With Happy Children) Anyway
We have great expectations for our children when they’re born, and that sets us up for disappointment. Here’s how to get some perspective.
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