It can be hard to see your kid upset with their friend or lose a friendship. But most friend drama your kid experiences is a normal part of growing up and can even be an important part of their social development. Most friend drama such as a friend not wanting … Read More
Picture Perfect People
I was traveling recently and while waiting for a connecting flight, I stepped into a store to make a purchase. One entire wall was covered completely in magazines. I stepped back for a moment to view the wall as one entity and what I noticed was that every cover (for … Read More
Making Amends
How hard should one try to make up after an argument or disagreement? Sometimes it depends on who is the other party. We want to feel as though we are correct in our opinions, but when someone else doesn’t share that same idea, feelings become hurt and separation from each … Read More
Evidence of Growth
For several consecutive years I have planted an evergreen tree in my yard. What I have learned is that trees labeled slow growing actually live up to that expectation. One tree has finally grown to the astounding height of – my waist (a mere six years after planting). Every year, those few … Read More
Know Thyself
How well do you know yourself? Pretty well, real well, not so well? We all think that we have at least a certain perspective about ourselves and what makes us “tick.” After all, we grew up with ourselves, right? Well maybe. When you look in the mirror, is there ever … Read More
Expectations in Fantasy Baseball
Expectations in Fantasy Baseball Baseball season is underway. This is the first year I have participated in a Fantasy Baseball League and I have learned a lot from being an active participant in watching players from various teams compete for my team. Unfortunately, in these first few weeks, my … Read More
Did your partner trick you: the old bait and switch?
Do you feel like your partner is a different person from the person you met and fell in love with? Did she use to sit and watch ESPN with you for hours and now she can’t even stand for you to watch it. Did he use to go shopping with … Read More
Where’s the Satisfaction?
Don’t you think that when we work for thirty, forty, or fifty plus hours a week there should be a sense of satisfaction from it? Most people do. However, millions of people work every week without feeling satisfied. This can lead to boredom, low self-esteem, sadness and depression. So ask, … Read More
Genderization and Challenging Cultural Assumptions
We can all think back to the time we were growing up and remember learning distinct roles from our parents. Whether you had an intact family of a mother and father, single parent, parents of the same gender, or even growing up with foster parents; we all learned about what … Read More
Zero-Sum Game?
In economic theory, the concept of a zero-sum game refers to the balance that occurs when one’s losses(think sacrifice) are exactly matched by their gains (think successes). I find myself often talking with clients who are operating under the assumption that life is a zero-sum game. I suppose for some people it … Read More