Relationships

When we enter into a serious relationship with someone, none of us expects to be treated badly. We are attracted to the positive qualities in a potential partner, we feel passionately towards them, we often ignore or fail to see any negative attributes, and we fall in love. Read More

 It's no coincidence that children everywhere tease one another. They can hardly help it. It's fun for them, a game. That's why I view the verb "kid" as deriving quite naturally from the noun form of the word. Kidding is simply what kids do. And what's the object of this well-nigh universal game? Well, that's easy enough to answer. . . . Read More

When Brazil's President Lula said "I am a fan of Obama. He is the first US president who has our face." what did he mean? Was it a racially insensitive comment? Might it have different meanings to Brazilians and Americans?  Read More

France now has a law against psychological violence in marriage. I personally loathe government interference in our personal lives. But having treated more than 6,000 perpetrators, victims, and children of emotional abuse in America, I ‘m convinced we need a similar, though more precise law to protect families. Read More

Nonverbal communications is not just about body language. Often times our actions, or lack thereof, speak volumes about how we feel. When we move to action, we communicate to others that they are important to us and that we care; something we should think about in business as well as our personal life. Read More

We all want a supportive spouse. Here's how to get the right amount and the best kind when we need it. Read More

Single, Coupled, White Day and HPV: a twenty-something's philosophy on Valentine's Day Read More

A lot of men feel pressured by Valentine’s Day.  They don’t like being expected to do something romantic for their wife or girlfriend on an arbitrary date on the calendar.  They flinch when their mate drops hints in early February about what flowers or candy she prefers, and they cringe when she talks about how somebody else’s husband goes over the top for his Valentine’s sweetie.&nbs Read More

I never understood why grown intelligent men yelled at the TV, wore team jerseys even at home and truly felt anguish over a loss like it was their own puppy that died. Or conversely felt proud of a win, like their energy and will alone helped propel the team to victory. I have had coutless sterotypical arguments with boyfriends about being a "football widow" and I just didn't get sports fanaticism until my ex-husband said something brilliant, "Reality shows are your sports." According to Nielsen ratings, reality shows are sports for many other women as well. They are filled with protagonists, villians, competition, desire and drama. Read More