Whether you’re dating or considering a serious relationship, sometimes you might wonder how compatible you are with the person sitting across from you. Should you have more things in common? Why differences are good If you think you have to finish each other’s sentences to have a future together, consider this from The Gottman Institute’s…
As a pediatric psychologist and parent coach, I often tell kids and parents in my practice that you get better at the things you practice. As you repeat thoughts (positive affirmation or negative self-statements), habits (making the bed every morning or snoozing the alarm), or skills (sewing or writing), they become second nature. That includes…
This article originally appeared on Dr. Susan O’Grady’s website here. Would you choose gelato over non-fat frozen yogurt? Most of us would say gelato, even knowing that it is an unhealthy choice. Long-term marriage versus an affair? Most would choose a good, healthy marriage over a fleeting affair. But that choice depends on many variables.…
Can an Orthodox Jew and a Buddhist or an atheist and a Muslim construct a life-long relationship founded on love and acceptance? Interfaith relationships are becoming more common in our interconnected world. Yet, for many, this is still a taboo subject. It’s hard to broach because faith is such a personal and communal part of…
Savannah and Sam are arguing again. It’s all too familiar. Sam’s an extrovert. Newly vaccinated, he wants Savannah to go with him to an outdoor gathering this weekend. People energize him. Savannah’s the introvert. She wants to curl up at home with a good book and be cozy, just the two of them. They visited…
The term codependency is thrown around often, but what does it mean when it comes to romantic relationships? Codependency shows up differently in romantic relationships than it does when discussed in association with substance abuse. In many ways, it is harder to spot. Healthy, loving relationships thrive on togetherness and support, but what happens when…
Reality Show Hopes Why are there so many of these shows, and why do we keep watching? Fox network is pushing Simon Cowell’s show, “The X-Factor,” as the highlight of its schedule. In terms of content, it’s not much different from other singing competition shows like “American Idol,” “The Voice,” “Platinum Hit,” “The Glee Project,”…
Traits Of A Real Woman What’s the difference between a“Real Woman” and “Fake Women”? Are real woman superior? And if so, why? Based on whose standard? Is it based on her weight, size, age? Whose definition of what a woman is are we using? Who is deciding what a woman should look like in order…
Relationship Killers There are certain behaviors that are going to cause problems in a relationship and could even sabotage one from taking place. One of those behaviors is when someone has an insecure attachment. This can develop at the start of a relationship or it can develop as a relationship matures. For the person on…
Joy and pain From the millions of love songs in circulation, it seems that a romantic relationship’s bed of roses can quickly sprout a few sharp thorns. Sometimes that happens even before the relationship really begins. Little, nagging love issues that could possibly sink your love titanic, are what we’ll be referring to as setbacks…
