The mysteries of the brain intrigue most of us. That 3-pound mass of grey matter with its 100 billion neurons protected by a relatively puny bony structure (the skull) literally operates everything.
The brain process we seem to be most...
Infidelity…adultery...betrayal...cheating.
Most people can immediately relate to the meaning of any of those terms. Essentially they mean that a partner or spouse has had (or is having) an affair.
An affair can be sexual or emotional.
It is a breach of trust...
Deciding to remarry after a first marriage ended in divorce, is a decision one should take very seriously. Second marriages are typically very challenging. In fact, more than 60% of second marriages end in divorce.
Therefore, making second marriages work...
You have learned that your partner has had an affair. It is a hurt unlike any you have ever experienced. How do you handle it?
Gain Control Over You Emotions
Once an affair has been discovered, the aftermath can be very...
Men and women often fantasize about having sex with someone other than their spouse or partner.
Many choose not to pursue further or go beyond the fantasy, as it could compromise their monogamous relationship.
Today, however, quite a few couples, married...
We live in a society where food has many meanings. We use it not only to nourish our bodies but to manage our emotions. It is both comforting and stimulating. It makes us happy and calms our nerves.
Eating may...
Why don’t all those so-called comfort foods make you feel any better for more than a few minutes?
Does it seem that sugary drinks never provide the pick-me-up you want?
How is it that all of those happy meals leave you...
It was a major choice, but you’ve decided to accept the fact that your partner was unfaithful and want to try rebuilding your relationship together.
Your spouse is happy you’ve made that decision but hopes you will recover quickly.
You realize...
The term passive-aggressive personality relates to a person who conceals their aggressive or angry tendencies.
Instead of showing they are upset with or not approving of something, they will outwardly indicate that they are okay with it.
They tend to harbor...
If you look up the term “Codependent" in a diagnostic manual or psychiatric handbook you will not find it listed as a psychiatric disorder or condition.
In fact, you will not find it listed on the National Institute of Mental...