I like to see myself as someone who reads situations well (like most people), yet it turns out I kind of suck at it (like most people). When I listen to others tell me about a fight they had I’m very good at guessing why the other person did what they did and what happened next. Considering I’ve … [Read more...]
How People Screw Up Conversations
Ever wonder why they call it the “terrible twos?” It’s because the child typically discovers the word no, and they use it over and over, or they scream in your face as you try to put on their shoes and coat, which is a form of saying no. It can be so infuriating: “Stop saying no! Listen to me! … [Read more...]
There is Good in All Things (Failure Pt3)
If you want to feel closer with your spouse or friend, there is nothing quite as satisfying as being angry at something together – it’s the opposite effect of being angry at each other. Whether it’s sports related, someone you agree is being a jerk, or something in the news that’s annoying, having … [Read more...]
Failure is a Gift (Pt2)
Failure is real. Some people like to deny it or pretend it doesn’t exist (those people are stupid, which proves stupidity also exists... written with love). Fortunately, failure isn’t the evil thing many people want to believe it is (yea). The truth is failure is a gift. You might be thinking … [Read more...]
Should Anyone be Proud of You?
When I was really young, I thought the pinnacle of being a good son was buying your mom a house like Elvis did. What I didn’t know was that idea was dumb (no offence to me). Maybe if I was from an immigrant family who moved to a new country with nothing then that would be a nice idea because it … [Read more...]
A Therapist’s View of a Pastor’s Affair
It was recently revealed that the pastor of the biggest church to exist in Ontario had an affair over ten years ago. This situation becomes a good opportunity to show how I, as a therapist, like to reflect on situations. You will notice I like to consider patterns I see to help those involved feel … [Read more...]
Stop Giving Men So Much Credit
Me: Why were you so upset when I said (blank)? Wife: Because you were referring to (a different blank). Me: No, I wasn’t. I said (blank) because I meant (blank). There’s no “read between the lines” with me. Wife: Well, take it is as a compliment that I thought you were smart enough … [Read more...]
Is It Really Depression?
As a psychotherapist, my work week is pretty much a qualitative study of humanity. One of my favourite parts of the job is learning about people and the patterns that can be found. For instance, I’ve noticed sometimes people will say they’re depressed, but they’re using the wrong word because what … [Read more...]
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