Life Smarts

Psychoanalytic help for everyday hurts.

David Braucher Ph.D.

How Much Is Too Much Work in a Relationship?

Working hard on a relationship need not be fatal.

The Good News About Fighting with a Romantic Partner

An argument can be a way of coping with insecurities, and a good one reassures some of us that our partner believes the relationship is worth fighting for.

Four Ways to Improve Self-Esteem

Secure, positive self-esteem can be rooted in a commitment to accept that all of our feelings as valid—whether pleasant or painful.