Ever take your anger out on some undeserving someone close to you? Then feel bad? It’s called displaced anger, and it is actually quite easy to find appropriate….even fun….methods of venting normal anger, frustration, and stress without yelling at our loved ones. You can clean the house with a vengeance, beat the pillows, sing along [...]
Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category
I Can’t Hear You When You Yell!
October 25, 2010
It’s Sex O’Clock Somewhere
October 25, 2010
Is it time for sex? Is your clock synchronized with your partner’s? Would you rather push the snooze button? It’s helpful to know what your sexual cycles are so you and your mate can avoid a great deal of unnecessary conflict. Are you a once a week kind of guy or a gotta-have-it-everyday kind [...]
CONFRONTATION 101: Saying What Needs to be Said Fearlessly!
October 25, 2010
Not many of us enjoy confrontations, but just imagine how freeing it would be if you could fairly easily and elegantly state the difficult, but necessary, things that most people avoid? Much upset in life is caused by undelivered communication; most people are afraid to say what needs to be said for fear of either [...]
WHEN SEX IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD
February 19, 2010
On the eve of Tiger Woods’ press conference and as a therapist for couples as well as many sexual issues, I can tell you that the many times the root of a couple’s issues is that one or both partners has not really been honest about the kind of relationship they want. We live in [...]
THE EAR OF THE BEHOLDER
March 25, 2009
Find yourself cussing and swearing more lately? You are not alone. The average American is dealing with much higher levels of frustration, anger, anxiety and depression right now. Addictive behaviors and other self-abuse are also on the rise. So if your scatology is your worst offense, you are really doing OK. “Blue” language can actually [...]
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 21, 2008
In preparing for the upcoming holidays, are you filled with eager anticipation or fear of family? Is home for the holidays more like hell for the holidays? Here are some tips to bear in mind to enjoy the event rather than spar: 1. While you are packing, flying, and/or driving to your destination to meet [...]
