Death sucks. That’s the bottom line... or in this case, it’s the first line. There’s something unnatural about it, especially when it’s a surprise. One of the hardest aspects of death is how final it is. I can go years not talking to old friends and be fine because I know they’re there. It’s … [Read more...]
Story: Help for Overcoming Anxiety
Debra was feeling even more anxious than usual because she was sitting in the waiting room of the anxiety clinic. She was staring at the stack of waiting room magazines wondering how many germs were on them when an older man came in and sat right beside her, which was weird because she was the only … [Read more...]
Emotional Affairs: Why People Do Them
As a therapist, I love emotional affairs like a body shop loves car accidents; it keeps me in business. It’s a sucky way to exist, but I’m happy to give tips to prevent emotional affairs because I know no matter how many people I help not have one, there are plenty of other people who will do it … [Read more...]
Anger: a Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftJLvC6Ib8&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...]
How to Reconcile in 7 Steps
The other week I was at a church and the speaker preached on reconciliation, but never actually addressed what it is. It was like a politician answering a question: (politician) “I’d like to talk to you about the budget... so let’s talk about zoo animals.” Unfortunately for the speaker, he had a … [Read more...]
Are you Shy or Rude?
Back in my 20s, when I was dating my ex girlfriend of five years, a time I learned a lot because I made so many mistakes (whereas now when I’m near perfect... if you have no idea what perfect is like this wordy and rambling introductory sentence), my ex girlfriend’s divorced dad married a woman who … [Read more...]
Everyone Needs an Anti-Role Model
It’s well known that role models are important for inspiring and giving direction. I’ve also found that knowing who someone’s role model is helps me have a better idea of who that person really is beyond his or her social face; you can fake being nice, but if your role model is Donald Trump, I’m … [Read more...]
Why I Feel Sorry for Male Celebs like James Franco
Sexual harassment is a terrible thing, especially by people with power. You know what else is terrible? A witch hunt. Mob mentality never leads to good decisions unless you enjoy unnecessary carnage. Male celebrities have found themselves in a terrible spot as demonstrated by Seth Meyers … [Read more...]
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