Stress is inevitable. It can be either good or bad depending on what type it is and how we perceive it. For example, the stress an athlete might experience before an event can propel him to perform better. However, chronic stress,...

Sarah was dating Fred for about 2 years. They were both in their mid-30s and were developing careers. Both partners felt pretty comfortable in the relationship. The comfort level changed however when Sarah had “the conversation” with Fred. Sarah had felt...

Research in the field of psychology has been painting a more complete picture of anger. We typically understand anger as an expression of frustration or annoyance or a response to a threat of some kind. Anger can also be a defense...

For the sake of clarity, let us define cheating as having an intimate emotional or physical/sexual relationship with someone outside of your love relationship. This definition is meant to clear up the idea that some may have about what it...

There are many statistical predictors of divorce in an unhealthy relationship, such as: if your parents were divorced you stand a 40% chance of getting divorced; or if there are significant money problems and large debt, your marriage runs...

We tend to admire creative people. We think of them as artists, writers, performers or great thinkers like philosophers, mathematicians or even super successful business types. We often hold them apart from us as if they have been mysteriously touched and...

Self-Esteem Self-esteem and self-confidence are sometimes confused. Self-esteem has to do with how you see or value yourself. It is the way you feel about your worth. It is whether you feel you are good, not so good or even bad....

Are money problems in your marriage driving a contentious wedge between you? Are you considering marriage counseling to try and stop the constant bickering about spending, debt, and monetary infidelity? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, financial fights are frequently named as a...

All couples argue, at least from time to time. When fighting gets heated and partners are angry with each other they may say or do things they later regret. Doors slam, voices raise, silent treatment ensues, and partners roll over without...

I am often asked by couples if the way they behave towards each other is “normal”. Normal in psychological terms is the equivalent to average. What they really want to know is how well or poorly they are doing as compared...