Making friends as an adult is tough—especially if you’ve spent much of the past couple of years limiting yourself to internet-based interactions. It can be isolating. That said, whether you’re itching to get out and meet new friends at a local coffee shop or you just want more like-minded friends to socialize with online, the…
There’s this strange phenomenon I’ve witnessed women go through countless times. A woman will spend a long time in a crummy relationship with a guy who isn’t truly giving her what she needs or wants. Finally, she finds the strength and courage to leave that guy. And maybe she feels sad or lonely for a…
How good are you at asking for help? Do you secretly (or not so secretly) feel there’s shame in not being able to do something all by yourself? Do you let your pride get in the way of your goals? It can be hard to ask for help. Heck, it can be hard to admit…
Every winter, without fail, I get stuck. Gloomy days blend into each other, and staying indoors pushes me to revert into my shell. Plus, the truth is that I enjoy the mundane (and being a hermit). For awhile. Until I start to feel bored. And I realize that without branching out I’m really only half…
Imagine you are on an airplane and suddenly the seatbelt light goes on. The pilot’s voice tells you to prepare for turbulence up ahead. In one moment, your heart starts pumping faster, your stomach drops, and you’re breathing rapidly. These are the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety. Children, as well as adults, experience anxiety and…
Almost everything we do in life requires a strategy – whether it’s saving up to purchase a home, starting a business, or attempting to pass a major exam. You shouldn’t go into certain situations blindly, hoping for the best outcome. The same advice applies to negotiating with your spouse. In both functioning as a New…
Oftentimes, boundaries are misconstrued as attempts to “put our foot down” in an effort to keep people out of our lives. However, setting clear boundaries allows those in your life to understand your non-negotiables and what you’re willing to put up with. In my experience working as a family lawyer in Monmouth County, New Jersey,…
Of all the people you know, who do you find most inspiring? Who do you admire most? Who has most successfully navigated a similar path to the one you’re on? Who Is living a life they love, with values closely aligned to yours? Who do you find most challenging, in a good way? Now, how about listing the 10 people with…
The Olympic Games were founded on a love of sport, unity, and competition and an ancient tradition of physical fitness. With such rich history and meaning, an event like the Olympics glows with symbolism and iconography that references its powerful themes. Two unique and well-known symbols of the Olympic Games, the five rings and the…
Research shows when couples talk more about sex, they have more satisfying sex lives. Despite that finding, many couples find it hard to talk to their partner about their needs and desires. Talking about your sex life can sometimes feel more vulnerable than actually having sex. You have to share your feelings, express what you…
