One of my pet peeves, is the work place husband and wife. In fact, I had a rant about this subject matter on my Facebook account last month, and Facebook pulled the post! My opinion on this topic will not change, as I see the damage it causes. I challenge any therapist or individual to […]
Question: My husband was just transferred 2 hours away and I’m staying behind to pack up the house. He has been having an emotional affair with a coworker. Now that he has confessed, he swears they’ve gone back to just being friends. I just don’t see how I can reconcile with him while he remains […]
There are some things in life that can be difficult but beautiful, like raising a child. The joys certainly outweigh the challenges in most cases, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Chasing a dream or a goal is another example. Sometimes a person may feel like quitting, but if he keeps fighting, he may get […]
The Different Faces of Narcissism: Types and Sub-Types
Narcissistic Personality Disorder has nine traits. This is a very good documentary, which explains the nine traits of NPD. Sam Vaknin, author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited, shares his knowledge and personal experience of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Not everyone who has narcissistic tendencies has NPD. It is not easy for an ordinary person to […]
Life certainly has its challenges, but little compares to the monumental task of healing from infidelity. As a marriage therapist for two decades, I’ve heard countless clients confess that the discovery of an affair was the lowest, darkest moment of their entire lives. And because affairs shatter trust, many seriously contemplate ending their marriages. However, […]
dToday I was asked a question.. “What percentage of relationships result in infidelity?” I’m often asked this question, and the answer is as loose as the question itself. Firstly, you must consider the definition of infidelity. Dictionary.com defines infidelity as: 1. is the action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual […]
We touched on the role of money in marriage in the past, but today we’ll be taking a closer look into the matter. It’s no secret that a lot of couples have been split apart because of money problems. The very act of mulling over a lack of finances is a source of great tension […]
By Paul Brandt, LS, LCSW Keeping any relationship fun is not an easy task – especially in Long Term Relationships. Read how some people step up to keeping fun in their relationships Elizabeth-Justin Balinski For the marriage– Every day write one note, from “I love you”, “you have sexy eyes”, “our honeymoon”, “how you […]
By Paul Brandt, LS, LCSW Keeping any relationship fun is not an easy task – especially in Long Term Relationships. Read how some people step up to keeping fun in their relationships. Gabriel Angelino Occasionally, my wife flashes me. (What she flashes me is between her and me.) Sometimes it’s during one of those rare […]